This scholarship is designed to allow high school students and teachers to explore their interests in the field of human genetics by providing the opportunity to work in a genetics research laboratory for six weeks during the summer. This year up to three MAHG awards will be presented. The research assignment will be made according to the interest of the student and the openings available in local university or hospital settings.
Students completing their junior or senior year of high school are eligible.
Applicants must attend a Minnesota high school. Teachers of biology or life sciences at the secondary school level are eligible. Applicants must also be Minnesota residents and MAHG members. The scholars will be chosen by the board of directors of the Minnesota Association for Human Genetics. MAHG board members include professionals in the area of human genetics and other interested persons.