Apply to be a Nutmeg State LSAMP STEM Scholar

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is a National Science Foundation-funded program that provides academic support and specialized advising for students from historically underrepresented groups who wish to enter non-medical STEM professions.

Southern Connecticut State University’s goal is to build a cohort of 20 underrepresented minorities (African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Native Pacific Islanders) interested in pursuing a career in STEM. Eligible majors include Biology (excluding the pre-med concentration), Biotechnology, Chemistry (excluding the pre-health concentration), Biochemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Studies (the Coastal and Marine Science concentration), Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology (B.S. majors only).

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

As an LSAMP scholar, students will participate in each of the following programs:

A two-week paid residential summer bridge program, held in August 2025, focusing on success in mathematics and gateway STEM courses, as well as other academic strategies for success in the first year.
A first-year seminar series given by a CSU professor or member of industry on a topic of interest to the students.
A first-year learning community for the SCSU LSAMP scholars.
Paid summer research with a faculty mentor after their first year.
Peer mentoring and tutoring throughout their first two years.
Connections with industry partners for internship opportunities.
Support for travel to present research at local and national conferences.

Applications received by March 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. After that date, applications will be considered only if the program is not full.

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Please answer each question briefly (2-4 complete sentences).

1. Which of your STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) courses have you enjoyed the most? Describe what you found interesting about the course(s).

2. If you have decided on a major, tell us what it is and why you chose that major. If you are planning to explore majors in STEM, tell us what fields you are most interested in.

3. What types of careers could you see yourself pursuing after college and why?

4. What do you hope to gain from the LSAMP program and how will it help you with your career? Examples of LSAMP activities include summer bridge, peer mentoring, first-year learning community, research with faculty, and seminars with STEM industry professionals.

5. What qualities make you a good candidate to be an LSAMP scholar?

6. (Optional) Is there anything else you’d like us to know about yourself?