Indigo NextGen Scholarship:
Chart Your Path, Share Your Story

An unparalleled opportunity for exceptional high school students to join our 6-week summer research intensive with Ivy League, MIT, and Stanford professors through both full-tuition need-based and merit-based scholarship funding.

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Introducing the Indigo
NextGen Scholarship

An unparalleled opportunity for exceptional high school students to collaborate with Ivy League professors through both need-based and merit-based scholarship funding.
We’re always on a quest to discover and nurture bright minds ready to confront humanity's urgent challenges – and that visionary could be you.

After turning hundreds of dreams into realities, we’re opening up access to elite education by offering scholarships to join our Ivy League professors’ summer research seminars across medicine, AI, and the social sciences.

We all have personal connections to global issues, so share your story with us using #MyIndigoStory and show the world that you’re more than just a GPA.

Based on your passion for academic research and how inspiring your story is to our panel, we will be offering both need and merit-based NextGen Scholarships for full and partial tuition. Learn how to enter below.

Who Can Apply?

The NextGen Scholarship is open to high school students worldwide of all nationalities ages 14-19 with advanced English skills.

What are the prizes?

Receive one of eight prestigious scholarships for the IRIS Winter Program (December 16, 2024 - January 26, 2025), each course valued at USD 3,900—totaling an impressive USD 31,200 in educational opportunities. Each course awards one distinguished NextGen Scholar.
The Indigo Research Intensive Seasonal (IRIS) Program is an online, group-format program designed for high school students aged 14-19. Each seminar has 10 students total, and each course requires 6 hours of lecture per week, plus 10 hours of classwork per week.

By participating in the IRIS Program, you will learn learn research fundamentals in your chosen field and complete your own publishable research paper in just a few weeks!
For further details about the IRIS Program, please visit this site.
*This cannot be transferred to other cohort.

How to apply

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Declare Your Interest

Fill up the form above and follow Indigo on Instagram & Tiktok to officially register your application. Then, we will send you the video requirements via email.

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Tell Your Story

Post a video on your Instagram or Tiktok (1 minute minimum) about your passion and aspiration in your chosen field, focusing on your personal connection to the subject matter (video guidelines will be sent via Email). Don’t forget to inspire and connect with us using #MyIndigoStory and mention us @indigo.research, otherwise we won’t see your video!

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Share Your Video!

Fill up this submission form and aim for 50 likes to qualify, with special recognition for standout stories and runners up.

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Stay Updated

Follow Indigo Research on Instagram or Tiktok for announcements and more insights into the transformative power of research and our elite programs.

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Start your research journey

Let’s get to work on your research project!

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Timeline

Application opens
October 14, 2024
Declare your interest and receive your video instructions via email to get a chance to win the scholarships
2nd Round: Written Application
November 14, 2024
If invited to proceed, fill out your written application
IRIS Winter Intensive Program:
December 16, 2024 - January 26, 2025
If you are an Indigo NextGen Scholars, participate in the 6-week IRIS Winter Program.
Scholarship Application Deadline
‍November 11, 2024
Deadline to apply and upload your #MyIndigoStory.
Important: Make sure you’ve posted your video AND submitted your link in this form before 23.59 ET
IRIS NextGen Scholarship Recipients Announcement:
November 21, 2024
Receive your final decision
*Note: Only one scholar in each subject will be chosen

Why IRIS?

Complete your publishable research paper in just 6 weeks
Join small classes of no more than 9 other students from  30+ countries, 100% online
30+ hours of lessons with top university faculty, plus individualized support from a PhD teaching assistant
All programs are eligible for credit from the University of California (UCSB)
After IRIS, join our Masterclass series on how to use research in your college apps, from our Ivy-grad Indigo execs
New Record
16 students in the last IRIS cohort published in the IJHSR – that’s a >50% acceptance rate for Indigo students!
Record & Prestige
The IJHSR is an A+ rated journal – one of the most competitive journals at the high school level.
College Differentiator
After publishing, our students got into Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Cornell and many more!
Competitive Edge
For the first time in history, all papers in an IJHSR issue came from students in a single program: Indigo Research!

IRIS Program Timeline

Prep Reading
Work through carefully selected introductory papers with support from a Harvard PhD Teaching Fellow during office hours.
Week 0
Subject Deep Dive
Meet your instructor and receive a crash course on your subject, reviewing readings, and discussing key terms and topics for your research.
Week 1
Research Foundations
Learn strategies for time management, note-taking, and citation. Explore research paper genres and select a research question.
Week 2
Abstract & Bibliography
Take the time to develop your abstract and annotated bibliography. Organize sources before diving into writing.
Week 3
Begin Writing!
Work on your paper’s intro and outline. Meet one-on- one with your instructor for a guided deeper dive into your research and writing.
Week 4
Workshop Drafts
Participate in writing workshops, prepare your first full draft, engage in peer reviewing exercises and incorporate feedback.
Week 5
Submit & Present
Discuss your full draft in a one-on-one meeting with the instructor, present your work to peers and deliver the final version of your paper!
Week 5

Why Indigo?

Nurturing World Changers
Collaborate with Ivy League and Top 10 university experts, harnessing their wisdom to tackle humanity's most pressing problems—be it climate crisis, social inequalities, or technological breakthroughs.
Diverse Fields, Unified Goal
Whether your interest lies in AI, Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Genetics, Engineering, Global Entrepreneurships, or International Politics, we provide the platform to turn your innovative ideas into solutions with global implications.
A Legacy of Impact
Our scholars are making waves, evidenced by acceptance rates of 15% at Harvard, 32% at Penn, and 33% at Columbia, to name a few. Last year, we invested $150,000 in scholarships to foster future leaders.

Course offerings

Classes for IRIS Summer are held twice a week for 3 hours each.
❗️Only 10 spots are available for each course session.
Winter
December 16, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Summer
July 7 - August 17, 2025
Program cost:
$3,900 USD
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Computer Science

with Dr. Eric S.
from Cornell University
  • Explore Data Science, Blockchain, Bioinformatics, Theoretical CS, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and more!
  • No prior programming experience required!
Winter
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Genetics

with Dr. Hamidreza S.
from Stanford University
Dr. Jorge A.
from UCLA
  • Explore genetics and biochemistry principles in the context of medicine and biotech.
  • Analyze case studies and real-world examples from medicine and pharmaceuticals, fostering critical thinking skills.
Winter
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Economics

with Dr. Ceyhun E.
from Columbia University
and Dr.Iva B
from University of Leeds
  • Explore contemporary policy issues, e.g. COVID-19 pandemic responses.
  • Learn how fiscal policy, regulations and markets shape our lives!
Winter
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Neuroscience

with Dr. Kimberly C.
from Dartmouth University
Dr. Jorge A.
from UCLA
  • Explore cognitive processes and neuroscience.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of memory systems and cognitive neuroscience methods.
Winter

Engineering

with Dr. Andrea G.
from Cambridge University and Imperial University
  • Develop a rigorous, evidence- based design, from initial research and concept generation to a feasible solution.
  • Suitable for a wide range of math and science abilities.
Winter

Artificial Intelligence

with Dr. Siddharth K.
from Virginia Tech and SamvidAI Co-Founder
  • Learn how to build AI systems.
  • Explore Recommender Systems, Computer Vision, Generative AI, and AI Ethics!
  • No prior programming experience required.

Entrepreneurship

with Dr. Mark D.
from Carnegie Mellon University
  • Analyze case studies as you explore the importance of market research in developing an innovative business plan
  • Explore how cultural, economic, and regulatory differences impact entrepreneurial ventures.

Environmental Science

with Dr. Debbie H.
from Oxford University
  • Explore the science behind climate change, renewable energy, and conservation.
  • Investigate real-world environmental issues through case studies, hands-on projects, and sustainability challenges.
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