LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Students are encouraged to apply for a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students completing grades eight through 11.

Tammy Serpa, program specialist for the College Going Initiative, has been visiting 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.

Last summer five students from Lake County were accepted into the program.

A typical student has at least a 3.5 GPA and will need the recommendation of a math and science teacher.

Applications are due prior to March 1.

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