The CSU-LSAMP Scholars Program is a comprehensive, statewide program dedicated to increasing the number of students from underrepresented minority groups (URM) graduating from campuses of the California State University (CSU) with baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Initiated in 1994, the CSU-LSAMP Alliance currently consists of 22 campuses of the CSU. CSU-LSAMP places continued emphasis on activities designed to enhance graduate school preparedness of upper division students.
The CSU-LSAMP Scholars Program is designed to support student involvement in activities that enhance graduate school readiness, including: AY or summer STEM research experiences; AY or summer internships; GRE preparation workshops; participation in scientific and professional conferences; and application assistance. All or part of the funds may also be used as student stipends. Students will design an individual plan of study for activities in the summer of 2009 and 2009-2010 Academic Year on their campus with guidance from an AMP coordinator and/or faculty mentor. Each CSU-LSAMP Alliance campus may submit up to 5 applications. A minimum of one qualified student will be funded from each nominating campus.
Eligibility for the CSU-LSAMP program is restricted to students who face or have faced social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM.
Benefits
• Up to $2,500 per student
• Choice of activity (GRE preparation, research experiences, grad school visits, stipends, etc.).
Eligibility
• Upper-division students who have previously participated in LSAMP activities.
• Graduate school oriented - MA/MS/PhD (medical, dental, pharm, vet & creditials are not eligible).
• Be enrolled at a CSU for Fall 2008 (and enrolled at a CSU campus for at least one semester of the academic year 2009-2010).
• STEM major
• US citizen or permanent resident
Requirements
• Nomination from CSU-LSAMP campus coordinator.
• CSU-LSAMP scholars application.
• One page written statement.
• Faculty mentor/advisor approved plan of study
• Budget
• Budget Justification
• Financial aid/student disclosure form