[Biology-U-L] Opportunity for Undergraduates in Science and Technology

[Biology Undergraduate List]

This is a great opportunity for undergraduates. Note that the following 
eligibility criteria apply:

   1. Must be a U.S. citizen. U. S. citizens from underrepresented
      groups (Women, African American, Hispanic American, Native
      American, and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply
   2. Must reside in the U.S. or Territories of the U.S.
   3. Must be studying and hold full-time academic status at an
      accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for
      the 2008-2009 academic year
   4. Be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior during the time
      of application who plans to attend or enroll in an accredited U.S.
      higher education institution as a full-time student for the 2008 -
      2009 academic year
   5. Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of
      no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted)
   6. Must be pursuing a degree in a physical science, technology,
      engineering or mathematics MUST Instructions

Deadline: March 1, 2008

To download a flyer, visit:
http://www.hcfconnections.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=318&srcid=318

More details below; thanks for your help.
Zia

NASA MUST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN

Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology
The NASA MUST scholarship application is now available online at  
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2008

The MUST Program supports the best and the brightest students in STEM  
(science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines during the  
early years of their college education while enriching their learning  
with the MUST Professional Academic Support System (MUST PASS), an  
academic enrichment, mentoring and career development system. Scholars  
participate in exciting research opportunities at NASA Centers that  
will help broaden their career horizons. Students from  
underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply.

The program components are the following:

    One-year partial tuition scholarship of up to one-half of a
    student?s tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic year.
    The scholarship is renewable until a student?s senior year provided
    that the student continues to meet all of the eligibility criteria,
    comply with all program requirements, and submit a renewal application
    every year which will also require an official transcript and a letter
    of recommendation.

     MUST PASS (Professional and Academic Support System). MUST PASS is
    academic enrichment, mentoring, and career development system that
    offers resources and access to scientific mentors, tutors, graduate
    students, and professionals during the school year. Scholars receive a
    dedicated point of contact to obtain additional academic support and
    tutoring services when needed.

    A maximum stipend of $5,000 to participate in a mandatory summer
    research experience at a NASA Center. Scholars are considered for an
    internship at one of ten NASA centers. Selection for a NASA summer
    research experience is based on a student?s career profile and depends
    on internship availability.

    Students have the opportunity to join a professional association
    with any of the MUST Consortium organizations which are the Hispanic
    College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs and The
    Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. They will also be invited
    to participate in educational enrichment opportunities including
    competitions, conferences, graduate school preparation, and
    professional development.

For more information, visit: 
www.hispanicfund.org, 
www.uncfsp.org,  
www.shpe.org, or 
www.education.nasa.gov. 
Consortium member contacts include: Matt Goldmark, HCF: (202) 296-5400; Sonya Green, UNCFSP:  
(703) 205-7636; Gary Cruz, SHPE: (817) 272-0776. 

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Zia Isola, Ph.D.
Diversity Coordinator
UCSB AGEP Program
(Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate)
3117 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2070
Phone: (805) 893-4820
Fax: (805) 893-8259

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