BLDAP Application

Eligibility

This program is open to public school students in grades 10 and 11 in Alameda, San Francisco, and Contra Costa counties.  Students must be full time residents of the state of California and a US Citizen or permanent resident. Participants MUST BE 16 by June 17, 2025. 

This program is for current high school sophomores and juniors.

Recommendations

Student applications must be accompanied by a recommendation by an educator, supervisor, or mentor who can attest to the student's work ethic and potential to benefit from participating in BLDAP:IPMLDS. Students will provide the name and contact information for their recommender in the application form, and should confirm beforehand that their chosen person is willing and able to provide the necessary information. 

Application

Apply via the linked Kaleidoscope form. 

• Applications open: February 2, 2026

• Applications close: March 22, 2026 (We recommend submissions by March 20) 

• Recommendations Due: March 29, 2026

• Program dates: June 16 - July 24, 2026

Required: The name and email of one science, math or technology teacher and/or STEM mentor who can provide a recommendation. You will share the name and email address of your recommender at any time during the application process with the Kaleidoscope form. They will receive an email from the platform. 

The form includes the following short free-response questions: 

The answers to these questions will be used to evaluate your application. Please use this opportunity to let us know about your personality, motivations, and curiosity.

1. Tell us why you want to attend this Program?  How do you think you would benefit from attending this program?  

2. If you could solve a world or community problem, what would it be and why?