Applications for the 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) are now open! Admissions are rolling, and there are limited spots. Apply here.
Applications for the 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) are now open! Apply here.
Summer 2025 applications open! Apply here.
Student Spotlights
Student Spotlights
The student spotlight series highlights the stories of fellowship alumni from across the globe. With alumni from over 30 countries, the fellowship has formed a vibrant, diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey—their passions in STEM, experiences during the fellowship, and aspirations for the future.
You can also find student spotlights on the Summit STEM Fellowship Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!
**The program was formerly known as the Athena Fellowship and was targeted towards female students. The fellowship now welcomes students of all genders.
The student spotlight series highlights the stories of fellowship alumni from across the globe. With alumni from over 30 countries, the fellowship has formed a vibrant, diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey—their passions in STEM, experiences during the fellowship, and aspirations for the future.
You can also find student spotlights on the Summit STEM Fellowship Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!
**The program was formerly known as the Athena Fellowship and was targeted towards female students. The fellowship now welcomes students of all genders.
Student Spotlights
The student spotlight series highlights the stories of fellowship alumni from across the globe. With alumni from over 30 countries, the fellowship has formed a vibrant, diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey—their passions in STEM, experiences during the fellowship, and aspirations for the future.
You can also find student spotlights on the Summit STEM Fellowship Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!
**The program was formerly known as the Athena Fellowship and was targeted towards female students. The fellowship now welcomes students of all genders.
Chisomo Boshoma
Chisomo Boshoma
Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond
Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond
Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond
South Africa
South Africa
Sophia Zhang
Sophia Zhang
Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future
Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future
Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future
Colorado, USA
Colorado, USA
Elena Klopfenstein
Elena Klopfenstein
Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation
Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation
Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation
Arizona, USA
Arizona, USA
Elisa Cullmann
Elisa Cullmann
Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations
Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations
Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations
Germany
Germany
Jolee Xian
Jolee Xian
From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach
From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach
From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach
Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
Precious Ojo
Precious Ojo
Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time
Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time
Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time
Nigeria
Nigeria
Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan
Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars
Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars
Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars
Pakistan
Pakistan
Lani Ching
Lani Ching
Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact
Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact
Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact
Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
Ajsel Budlla
Ajsel Budlla
Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity
Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity
Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity
Albania
Albania
Jiaqi Wan
Jiaqi Wan
Engineering Dreams Through Robotics
Engineering Dreams Through Robotics
Engineering Dreams Through Robotics
Australia
Australia
Cozy Roskelley
Cozy Roskelley
Shooting for the Stars Through STEM
Shooting for the Stars Through STEM
Shooting for the Stars Through STEM
California, USA
California, USA
Eshal Khattak
Eshal Khattak
Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay
Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay
Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Inaaya Ahmed
Inaaya Ahmed
STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact
STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact
STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact
California, USA
California, USA
Judith Puente Cavazos
Judith Puente Cavazos
Engineering a Sustainable Future
Engineering a Sustainable Future
Engineering a Sustainable Future
Mexico
Mexico
Sirja Joeveer
Sirja Joeveer
Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science
Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science
Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science
Florida, USA
Florida, USA
Zoha Bilal Syed
Zoha Bilal Syed
Merging Creativity, Art, and Science
Merging Creativity, Art, and Science
Merging Creativity, Art, and Science
Canada
Canada
Emily Chen
Emily Chen
Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change
Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change
Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change
New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
Shripriya Kalbhavi
Shripriya Kalbhavi
Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare
Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare
Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare
California, USA
California, USA
Aimee Zou
Aimee Zou
Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine
Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine
Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine
New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
Rhea Doshi
Rhea Doshi
Blending Business, Biology, and Technology
Blending Business, Biology, and Technology
Blending Business, Biology, and Technology
Connecticut, USA
Connecticut, USA
Maria Nychtaraki
Maria Nychtaraki
Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time
Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time
Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time
Greece
Greece
Darah Khieu
Darah Khieu
Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding
Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding
Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding
Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
Kavitha Paramatmuni
Kavitha Paramatmuni
Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion
Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion
Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion
Connecticut, USA
Connecticut, USA
Miriam Puente Cavazos
Miriam Puente Cavazos
Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy
Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy
Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy
Mexico
Mexico
Aradhya Yadav
Aradhya Yadav
Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing
Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing
Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing
Nepal
Nepal
The Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) empowers the next generation of leaders in STEM. Our mission is to equip students with the skills they need to need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.
© 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship. All rights reserved.
The Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) empowers the next generation of leaders in STEM. Our mission is to equip students with the skills they need to need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.
© 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship. All rights reserved.