Enrollment Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a full-time1 freshman (BESt I), sophomore (BESt II), or junior (BESt III) student currently enrolled in a St. Louis regional high school (St. Louis City, St. Louis and St. Charles, MO counties, and Madison, St. Claire, IL counties).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale.
- High-potential students, participating in at least one extra-curricular activity or organization.
Application Criteria
Students must apply online before the application deadline of March, 28th. All applications must include the required information for the applying student, including:
- A current high school transcript
- A written essay specific to BESt Healthcare Institute
- Contact information for two references
Please review the application form before applying.
Compensation Criteria
BESt students have the opportunity to earn a cash stipend of up to $400 (BESt I and BESt II) or $500 (BESt III). Stipends are awarded based on merit, attitude, and overall performance. Students who do not meet program expectations will have their stipend decreased or revoked based on the severity of the violation.
[1] Individuals from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in science and medicine are especially encouraged to apply.
[1] American Indians or Alaska Natives, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders
