Prospective Scholars

Welcome to the Southern and Central Illinois Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (SCI-LSAMP)! We are excited that you are interested in learning more about the project and applying to participate as a Scholar.

Virtual Information Session

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Session is open to students, faculty, and staff

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Scholar Eligibility

Be enrolled full-time in an approved STEM major
Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Identify as Black, African-American, Hispanic and Latino American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
Desire to enroll in graduate school and/or pursue a career in a STEM
Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA

Program Benefits

Holistic support for academic, personal, and professional development
Peer support across LSAMP network
Financial support
Research experience during academic year and summer
Graduate school and career preparation opportunities
Support to present research at professional conferences
Network building with STEM professionals

Scholar Expectations

Attend monthly SCI-LSAMP sponsored activities (e.g. monthly professional development meetings, alliance-wide activities, annual research symposium)
Attend mentoring sessions with SCI-LSAMP leadership team and faculty mentors
Participate in research engagement activities

Application (Deadline: Monday, February 17, 2025)

Applications are accepted from students who meet the eligibility requirements and are willing to meet the program expectations. Completed application packages must include the following:
- Application form
  - Personal and academic information
  - Three (3) brief responses to (i) why are you interested in participating in the SCI-LSAMP program, (ii) describe example(s) in which you have persevered and overcame a challenge, and (iii) what are your future academic and/or career goals.
- One (1) faculty letter of recommendation. Due Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Most recent unofficial transcript
- Updated resume/CV