College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) for High School Students

Welcome to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) information page. 

Program dates: June 14–26, 2026
Applications: Now being accepted through February 27, 2026.

This rewarding, hands-on, two-week summer residential program is for rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in the food, agricultural and environmental sciences. Participants will stay on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and work under the direction of top-notch research scientists, conducting independent research projects. In addition to these scholarly activities, students will get the chance to see historic and current landmarks in Greensboro, including the International Civil Rights Center, and enjoy an immersive collegiate experience with other academic students from across the nation. Participants will receive a stipend upon completion and enrollment within one of the majors in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. There is no cost for this program except for a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.

Applications are online and materials are to be uploaded, with the exception of the application fee. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and must be a rising junior or senior year in Fall 2026. Students can only participate in RAP once.

Required Documentation

A successful application will contain the following:

  • RAP Application – Please fill out the form in its entirety and upload the following with your application:
    • Career Interest Essay – Upload an essay of career interest (200-500 words, double-spaced), describing why you are interested in the career choice you selected on your application, your expectation of the RAP experience and how it will benefit your future career path.
    • Two Letters of Recommendation – Ask your counselors, principals, teachers and/or community leaders for two written or typed letters.
  • High School Counselor's Endorsement Form – Ask your high school counselor to follow the link to fill out the form.
    • Upload with Counselor’s Endorsement:
    • Official high school transcript, indicating the student’s name and GPA.
  • Non-refundable application fee ($25).
    • Applicants should mail a check or money order (NO CASH), payable to N.C. A&T University Foundation and with the applicant's name is in the memo line, to:
Attn: Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
North Carolina A&T State University
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Webb Hall Suite 115
1601 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411

All materials must be postmarked by close of business on February 27, 2026.

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