Impact
A beacon of opportunity and innovation in science education
Too many young people across the country and world miss out on high-quality, challenging, and engaging science education. SSP International is committed to inclusivity and excellence that ensures all participants, regardless of their background, receive the support and resources needed to succeed. We aim to close gaps in science education, empowering participants to apply the lessons of scientific inquiry to their own and society’s challenges.
The Science Education Gap
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75%Only 75% of American high schools offer chemistry courses
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75%High schools with 75% or more of Black and Latino students have the largest gaps in STEM education, with only 35% of these schools offering calculus
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61%Only 61% of American high schools offer physics courses
SSP International by the Numbers
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4,300+
teenagers empowered with the tools for scientific research, since 1959
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100+
Successfully run programs
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930
alumni supported in their college application process through the College Link Mentorship Program
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40%
of participants, on average, have received financial aid
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$102,000
in stipends, in addition to free tuition, for participants who would otherwise have to work in the summer in 2025
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20%
participants from low-income (qualified for 100% financial aid) backgrounds over last 10 years — more than 1/3 in 2025
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22%
of participants whose parents do not have a higher education degree over last 10 years
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18%
of participants identifying as Black, Latino or Native over the last 10 years
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60%
of participants, on average, attend public school
Annual & Financial Reports
To explore our Annual Reports or read our 10-year Strategic Plan, visit our Annual Reports page. For access to our Financial Statements and other updates, check out our Newsroom.