Silicon Valley Immersion Application

Apply to be selected for our Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp in Santa Clara, California! This camp will be held Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th, 2026 at Santa Clara University, and is open to 30 rising 9th-11th grade Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholars.

To submit your application, answer the questions below and be sure to include your video essay when prompted!

If you have any questions or problems, reach out to Erin at erin.beezley@hopeignites.org

Scholar Information

First Name

Last Name

Affiliate or Program

What is your current grade level in school?

Email Address

Cell Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Reflection Questions

Answer the reflection questions below in one paragraph each.

What do you like to do in your free time? Tell us a bit about your hobbies, interests, and favorite things!

What area of science, technology, engineering, or math interests you most, and why?

Imagine you're an entrepreneur, starting today. We want you to invent a business idea of your own and share it with us. It could be anything that interests you! What would you create right now? Who would it help? How do your values and skills shape what you want to build?

Reflecting on your own experiences with the arts, whether through creating, performing, or appreciating art, what aspects have you enjoyed most, and what new skills or techniques would you like to explore?

What excites you most about the idea of visiting Silicon Valley, and meeting with industry leaders in the world of STEM, the arts, and business?

Video Essay

In a 1-2 minute video, tell us a real story about yourself, something big or small, that taught you something about your strengths, values, or passions. It might be a moment when you solved a problem, helped someone, took a risk, tried something new, learned from a mistake, or realized something important about who you are.

What is one way you think this experience could shape your future goals? How might this camp change the way you see what's possible for you?

Tip: We’re not looking for “perfect” answers. We want to hear your voice and understand the real experiences that shaped who you are today.

If your file is too large to upload, please share a link via onedrive or google drive below.

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