How to Apply

Eligibility for the BAA-POCS program include:

  • Full-time sophomore student at Saint Augustine’s University and Bennett College
  • Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • An interest in sciences, biomedicine or bioengineering
  • Open to pursue an advanced degree via graduate school or medical school. 

Application Deadline

  • March 31st, 2025

Application Components

  • A completed application form
  • Curriculum vitae/resumé
  • Two letters of recommendation from your college faculty member
  • A personal statement about yourself, your aspirations, why you are a good candidate for the BAA-POCS program and how the program will help advance your career aspirations. Personal statement should be between 300 and 500 words.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (copy of passport information page, copy of birth certificate, or copy of permanent residency card)