MEET Students are carefully selected from Israeli and Palestinian high schools in the Jerusalem area. The selection process includes multiple stages including a written exam which tests the applicant’s level of English, general knowledge, and motivation; and a personal interview. The program does not require previous knowledge in computer programming.

Upon acceptance, and after committing to participation, MEET students receive a full scholarship which covers all costs of the program, including tuition, teaching materials, transportation, and food for a full year of the MEET experience (valued at $5,000). The students are not expected to pay for any of the MEET activities.

MEET students:

• are on average 14 to 15 years of age.
• come from the Jerusalem area;
• have strong academic credentials;
• have a high level of spoken and written English;
• need not have prior knowledge in programming, but enjoy computers and understand the important role technology can play in our world;
• need to be highly motivated and committed to gaining skills, knowledge, and utilizing these to make a difference in their communities and in the world around them.

MEET gives you a rare opportunity, an experience of a lifetime. It brings MIT to you, allowing you to learn at the highest level, with the best, most experienced teachers. It provides you with high level computer science and leadership skills. MEET gives you access to the world of high tech, business and leadership all in a positive, safe and enriching environment. Through MEET you will learn from, and have personal access to top business and academic leaders. Most importantly, by participating in MEET you will encounter top students from all over Jerusalem and from diverse cultures and backgrounds – young leaders like yourself who you may one day partner up with to change your community and maybe even the world.

MEET looks for students who have a strong academic background and leadership experience. They must have the commitment and academic prowess for the rigorous MEET course, and also demonstrate that they have been active in their schools and communities and thus can pass on what they’ve learned at MEET. MEET students are curious to learn not only about computers but also about different cultures and each other.