program. The first SMASH Academy was founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 2004.

Since then, it expanded across California to Stanford University, UCLA and UC Davis.

In 2016, SMASH began its expansion across the country.

2016: Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia

2018: The Wharton School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan

2019: Our first state-wide initiative, SMASH Illinois, with university partners Illinois Institute of Technology and Southern Illinois University and foundation partner, CPASS Foundation. SMASH Illinois will serve studentsin Chicago, Carbondale, and East St. Louis Metro Areas in Illinois.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements listed below in order to be considered for SMASH (no exceptions).

Grade Level: Be in the 9th grade at the time of application.

Attend a public high school or private high school via scholarship.

Location:did not complete a degree you are still considered first generation

From a low-income family: (e.g. qualifies for Free or Reduced Lunch program).

2019 Academy Dates

SMASH Berkeley: June 15 – July 20, 2019

SMASH UC Davis: June 22 – July 27, 2019

SMASH Illinois: July 6 – August 10, 2019

SMASH Morehouse: June 8 – July 13, 2019

SMASH Stanford: June 29 – August 3, 2019

SMASH UCLA: June 22 – July 27, 2019

SMASH Wayne State: July 6 – August 10, 2019

SMASH Wharton: June 29 – August 3, 2019

Application

We understand that all members of the SMASH community -scholars, families, staff, and other stakeholders- have ideas, expertise, and life experiences that enable each of us to make valuable contributions. Diverse representation by, but not limited to, people of color, women of all backgrounds, and people from