As we continue to experience the effects of COVID-19 on our country, our state, and our university, it has become clear that Summer 2020 will not be a return to summers as we have known them on our campus. The university has cancelled all summer camps , conferences, events, and activities held on the Illinois State University campus or sponsored by Illinois State scheduled through July 31, 2020. We regret any inconvenience this may create.

We will take this time to improve this popular program and hope to offer it next year.

Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy for Underrepresented Groups

The one-week program is designed especially for academically talented Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American high school students who excel in mathematics, enjoy learning, and like to solve business problems using data.

2020 MHSSAA program dates
Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17

Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy 2020 schedule

2020 MHSSAA PROGRAM FLYER

APPLY FOR THE 2020 MHSSAA PROGRAM

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Special Features

Tour Illinois State University campus
Hear insurance, analysts, and actuaries explain what they do
Take field trips to observe professionals at work
Meet Illinois State University students
Talk to professionals about career and job opportunities in analytics
Learn about Illinois State University
Learn more about the Department of Mathematics
Learn more about the Actuarial Science Program
Learn more about the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management

Click here to read testimonials from Samantha Buresch, Xavier Holden, Gloria Mascote, and Brandon Stevens who are past participants!

Scholarships

The Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy for Underrepresented Groups provides, at no cost, on-campus room and board, field trips, and career information materials for students selected to attend the program.

Each student also receives a $100 stipend to cover transportation and incidental expenses. Special scholarship opportunities available in Illinois State University’s Actuarial Program and Risk Management and Insurance Program. Alumni of this program are eligible for a one-time $1000 scholarship upon enrollment in actuarial science or insurance at Illinois State University, or a one-time $300 scholarship to study another quantitative analytics field (e.g. statistics) at Illinois State. A one-time $100 scholarship is available for alumni of the program who enroll in a recognized program of study of actuarial science or risk management and insurance in another college of their choice.

Application Procedure

Enrollment is limited to 14 students. Completed applications, including a letter of recommendation from the student's mathematics teacher or principal and a grade transcript must be submitted by April 30, 2020 to be considered for a scholarship to the program. Preference will be given to students who excel in mathematics, enjoy being intellectually challenged, and receive a lot of satisfaction out of applying their analytical skills to solve problems. Priority will be given to current sophomores and juniors, but all class levels in high school will be considered.