National Science Foundation Grant Supported Mathematics Scholar Program for Undergraduate Students
Available beginning in Fall, 2009-Spring 2013
Benefits for Scholarship Recipients:
- $8750 a year tuition scholarship, which will not reduce other types of scholarships for which you may qualify
- Prestige arising from an NSF-Funded Scholarship
- Grant funded trips to conferences for additional learning and professional networking opportunities
- Grant funded professional organization memberships
- Specially designed support system to ensure success
- Cooperative learning environment
- Small classes and personal attention
- Grant funded career development opportunities such as internship placement, invited speakers for career choices, and visiting area companies
Initial Eligibility:
- Be enrolled at UIW for the Fall, 2009 semester as an incoming freshman
or
current college student (UIW students or students who intend to transfer to UIW) with 63 semester credit hours or less. Students who are enrolled in the NSF funded S-STEM programs in ACC campuses are particularly encouraged to apply. - Declare a major in one of the mathematics programs (BA or BS)
- Have a GPA of 2.7 or higher for all college level courses. Have 82% or higher for all high school level math courses for incoming freshman or 2.7 (B-) or better for all college level math courses.
- Be eligible to receive federal financial aid and demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA.
- Complete an application for the MSP program and supply all required materials.
Continuing Eligibility:
- Maintain a overall 2.7 GPA each semester
- Maintain a B- or better per semester in all required courses for the major
- Continuously enroll as a full-time student during the fall and spring semesters
- Be an active member of UIW’s Mathematics Club
- Actively participate in activities designed for MSP Scholars
- Meet with their Faculty Mentor at least twice per semester
- Be eligible to receive federal financial aid and demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA.
Application Process
The recruiting phase of this scholarship program has been concluded for this year. Students who are interested at this program and would like to be placed on a waiting list; please e-mail msp@uiwtx.edu or contact Dr. Zhanbo Yang at yang@uiwtx.edu for more information.
