Eligibilities
General Eligibility Requirements:
- Strong interest in Earth science and remote sensing
- At least 18 years of age by the start of the term for which you are applying
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale at current school (or last school for those not presently enrolled)
- Ability to provide personal transportation to and from the DEVELOP location
- U.S. citizenship is required to apply to some DEVELOP locations (refer to the Apply Page on the website for locations able to accept non-U.S. citizens)
Each applicant must also meet the below additional requirements specific to their applicant classification:
Currently Enrolled Student:
Students currently enrolled in school (high school, community college, college, or university); open to all majors and education levels
o U.S. Citizens:
- Evidence of enrollment at a school (copy of unofficial transcripts)
o Non-U.S. Citizens:
- Evidence of enrollment at a U.S. accredited university or college located in the United States (copy of unofficial transcripts)
- If selected – proof of approved CPT authorization approving your participation in the program for the duration of the term to which you are applying
Recent Graduate:
Individuals who graduated with a degree (high school, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or PhD) within the past two years; open to all majors
o U.S. Citizens:
- Evidence of successful completion of a degree (transcript reflecting graduation date)
o Non-U.S. Citizens:
- Evidence of successful completion of a degree at an accredited university or college in the United States (transcript reflecting graduation date)
- If selected – proof of approved OPT authorization approving your participation in the program for the duration of the term to which you are applying
Early Career Professional/Transitioning Career Professional:
Individuals out of school for more than two years at the start of the term to which they are applying; includes individuals who are early in their career, transitioning to a new career field, or returning to the workplace after an absence
o U.S. Citizens:
- Evidence of successful completion of a degree (transcript reflecting graduation date)
o Non-U.S. Citizens:
- Evidence of successful completion of a degree at an accredited university or college in the United States (transcript reflecting graduation date)
- If selected – proof of approved OPT authorization approving your participation in the program for the duration of the term to which you are applying or legal permanent resident status
Eligible Regions: Multiple Regions