LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Students are encouraged to apply for a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students completing grades eighth through 12th.

Tammy Serpa, program specialist for the College Going Initiative, recently visited schools throughout the county to inform students of this exciting summer opportunity.

The COSMOS program allows students to reside on one of four University of California campuses while they explore advanced topics in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on and lab intensive curriculum.

Each of the four UC campuses can only accommodate approximately 160 participants so selection is competitive.

A typical student has at least a 3.5 grade point average and will need the recommendation of a math and/or science teacher.

Applications are due prior to March 15.

For more information visit the COSMOS Web site at http://ucop.edu/cosmos or contact Tammy Serpa at 707-262-4164 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..