TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy

The TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy offers an intensive 9-week program that is designed for students who have an outstanding high school academic record and are interested in majors in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) or the Cullen College of Engineering. Summer scholars can earn credit for Calculus 1 (MATH 2413), receive a preview of Fundamentals of Chemistry, and College Success (CORE 1100) content. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be evaluated for admittance into their first-choice major in NSM or Engineering if they didn’t meet automatic admission requirements.

The program is supported through a gift from TC Energy.

The TC Energy Summer Scholars Program Experience: TC Energy partners with UH’s College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics to support the TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy. The program helps STEM-focused students get a jumpstart on their college coursework and connect with their classmates. Take a look at last summer’s program highlights.

Read more about the 2023 TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy

Dates & Times

June 9–August 8, 2025 (tentative dates)
Monday–Friday
9 am–3 pm (4 pm on Wednesdays)

Student Eligibility

Be a graduating high school senior and plan to attend UH in the fall
Select a major in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or the Cullen College of Engineering as a first-choice major
Received credit or currently taking pre-calculus in high school

Cost

Free to participate.

What to Expect

The Chem Olympics is just one of many opportunities incoming freshmen have to collaborate with each other as part of the TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy at UH. The program offers students a wide array of collaborative experiences in STEM in a variety of settings.

A rigorous, fast-paced environment that is structured to give participants support to successfully complete Calculus 1 (MATH 2431) and transition into college
Daily homework
Learn and strengthen critical thinking and master self-management
Network with faculty, staff and administrators
Connect with other first-year STEM students at UH
Earn up to $1,000 in scholarships

The Frequently Asked Questions page offers answers to common questions about the program.

How to Apply

1. Attend a Summer Scholars Information Session

Information sessions are an opportunity for students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to get additional information about the program, ask questions and meet with previous scholars.

Information session dates will be available on February 3. To receive reminders and updates about the upcoming program, please complete the 2025 Interest Form.

2. Complete the Application

Questions?

Please contact Ashley Askew at aaskew@uh.edu or 713-743-7063 with any questions.

Additional Sponsors

Project Title: Houston-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation: Senior Alliance. NSF Award number: 1911310.

Scholarships supported by ConocoPhillips.

The program’s chemistry curriculum is sponsored by Halliburton.

Scholarships supported by Phillips 66.