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Louis Stokes for Minority Participation Program

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program is a joint project of the National Science Foundation and The California State University.

Objectives

1. To increase the number of students from underrepresented groups graduating from college with degrees in Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM)

2. To increase the number of students from underrepresented groups who pursue      graduate studies in STEM.

Program activities and possible compensation, first and second year students

• Summer career awareness workshops

• Up to $250 stipend

• Supplemental Instruction

• Assistance with difficult science/math courses

• Academic year workshops and science seminars

• Up to $500 textbook reimbursement ($250/semester; math & science textbooks)

Program activities and possible compensation, third and fourth year students

• Supplemental Instruction

• Assistance with difficult science/math courses

• Academic year workshops and seminars

• Up to $700 textbook reimbursement ($350/semester; math & science textbooks)

• Attend professional conferences

• Support for registration & travel

• Participation in supervised research with faculty

• Up to $4000/year stipend

• Assistance with preparation for GRE and grad school applications

Eligibility Requirements

• US citizen or permanent resident

• Enrolled as an undergraduate major in a science, technology or math discipline (or have an expressed interest in pursuing a STEM baccalaureate degree)

• An individual who has faced or faces social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM.

Application

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