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NSF - STEM Scholarships
in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
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The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded NEIU a grant
to offer competitive scholarships to talented and motivated students intending
to major in one of the Disciplines of Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics or
Chemistry.
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The Scholarships |
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Who Can Apply ? |
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Merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000/year (depending on financial need),
for 3 years of college (subject to good academic progress and availability
of funds). In addition to the financial support, the scholarship program will provide
students with a faculty mentor, peer mentors and research opportunities. The
scholars will be part of a cohort of similarly motivated students who share their
successes as well as challenges as they progress through their study.
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Students with demonstrated financial need, planning to enter NEIU as freshmen
in Fall 2010 intending to major in one of the following disciplines: Earth
Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics, who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent
residents.
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Eligibility Requirements |
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Downloadable
Application Materials |
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One or more of the following:
- top 15% of high school graduating class
- minimum GPA of 3.25/4.00
- ACT score of at least 24
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Scholarship Brochure
Scholarship Application for Freshmen entering Fall 2010
Scholarship Application for Current Freshmen
Undergraduate Admission Application
Undergraduate Admission Application (Online)
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Further Information |
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For general questions call
NEIU Admissions: at 773-442-4050
For information on Physics, Earth Science, or Mathematics programs and the Scholarship contact
Dr. S. Srinivas, Physics at
s-srinivas@neiu.edu
Dr. P. Acioli, Physics at
p-acioli@neiu.edu
Dr. K. Voglesonger,
Earth Science at
k-voglesonger@neiu.edu
Dr. K. Nicholson,
Chemistry at
k-nicholson@neiu.edu
Dr. N. Wrinkle, Mathematics at
n-wrinkle@neiu.edu
| Last Updated: 09/15/2009 . |
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