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Program Overview The S-STEM scholarship program provides financial support to Computer Science students with high academic potential. In addition to the financial support, the program engages students in co-curricular activities focused on cyber-security and professional development that prepares participants for future careers. The program targets undergraduate Computer Science students at the University of Texas at El Paso and California State University - Stanislaus. The program also funds qualified students at El Paso Community College and Merced College who intend to transfer to one of the two four-year institutions. The S-STEM Consortium consists of the following four institutions: University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) California State University – Stanislaus (CSU-S) El Paso Community College (EPCC) Merced College (MC) Benefits: Financial Support The S-STEM program will fund students seeking a degree in Computer Science for a period of up to four years. Funded students at UTEP and CSU-S will receive an annual stipend based on their academic level as follows: Freshman: $7,500 Sophomore: $7,500 Junior: $9,000 Senior: $10,000 Students at EPCC and MC will receive a stipend in the amount of $5,000 for one year before transferring to the four-year institution where they will continue to receive financial support in accordance with their level of study (sophomore, junior, or senior). Professional Preparation Funded students will be engaged in co-curricular activities that enhance their professional skills, as well as competency in the cyber-security areas. Students will be involved in professional workshops, competitions, and research. Selected students will be provided travel funds to attend professional workshops, conferences, and competitions. Program Eligibility The eligibility requirements for the S-STEM scholarship are as follows: U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency Verified financial need through the corresponding institution’s financial aid office as defined by the Department of Education rules for need-based Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]. Incoming freshmen students are expected to show strong academic promise (i.e., High GPA, strong recommendations, or high standardized tests scores) Students enrolled at a feeder community college (EPCC or MC) will also submit their degree plan and course approval form to the S-STEM program lead at the four-year institution (UTEP or CSU-S) each semester before scholarship funds are released for that semester. Continuation Eligibility Each selected student will work with an S-STEM advisor to develop a degree plan through graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS). The purpose of the degree plan is to ensure that funded students earn a BSCS degree within the four-year funding limit. The S-STEM program will provide funds for students on a semester basis. Funded students will be evaluated at the end of each semester to ensure that they continue to meet program requirements. To maintain eligibility, the following criteria will be verified annually: Financial aid eligibility through the corresponding institution’s financial aid office as defined by the Department of Education rules for need-based Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] Competitive cumulative and program GPA Satisfactory progress toward a BSCS degree The S-STEM program will provide activities to support the scholars’ success. Students who fail to maintain the academic requirements of the BSCS program will be placed on a probation period for one semester to allow them to regain eligibility. Students who succeed in regaining eligibility after one semester will be provided with funds after the probation semester. Students who fail to regain eligibility after one semester will not receive any further funding. Application Material Students interested in applying for the S-STEM scholarship must submit the following documents: Completed S-STEM application form (pages 3-5 of this document) Detailed résumé listing all education, employment history, and extracurricular activities Personal Statement* Transcript(s) from all colleges and high schools attended. Names and contact information (including e-mail) of two references one of which must be a teacher or instructor. *The personal statement should address the following: a) personal strengths, interests, unique characteristics, and relevant experiences, b) motivation for seeking a degree in Computer Science, c) long-term goals, and d) the role of this scholarship in achieving career goals. The statement should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced. All application materials must be sent via email with subject line: S-STEM Scholarship to the appropriate S-STEM contact as follows: S-STEM Institution UTEP CSU-S EPCC MC Contact Information Claudia Casas, UTEP Coordinator, [email protected] Dr. Melanie Martin, CSU-S Coordinator, [email protected] Dr. Christian Servin, EPCC Coordinator, [email protected] Kathleen Kanemoto, S-STEM MC Coordinator, [email protected] APPLICATION PERIOD IS 05/15/2017 TO 06/26/2017 Applicant Information Legal Name: D.O.B: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit# City State Phone: Zip Code Email: Are you a citizen of the U.S? Yes No Are you a permanent resident? Yes No Education Background (List most recent program first) Institution: Major: From: To: Degree: GPA: Institution: Did you graduate from this institution? Yes No Major: From: To: Degree: GPA: Did you graduate from this institution? Yes No Institution: Major: From: To: Degree: GPA: Did you graduate from this institution? Yes No High School where you received your diploma: From: To: GPA or Rank: Other High School attended: From: To: GPA or Rank: References Please list two professional references. At least one of your references must be a faculty member. Full Name: Title: Company: Phone: E-mail: Full Name: Title: Company: Phone: E-mail: Obligation Affirmation and Signature S-STEM Scholarship recipients are expected to: Maintain a competitive cumulative and program GPA Demonstrate satisfactory progress in their BSCS degree plan Affirmation and Signature I have read and understood the requirements of the S-STEM program as described in this application. I also have read and understood the expectations of program. I affirm that I plan to honor the S-STEM Program requirements and expectations. I affirm that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature: Date: Please read the statement below and sign where indicated: The information I have submitted in this Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the evaluation of my application might require access to student academic and financial information. The S-STEM program is required to report individual student data to the National Science Foundation including economic status, gender, ethnicity, GPA, and enrollment status. This information is also used to study student transfer, retention, progression, and graduation. The student data are collected by the SSTEM program at each of the four affiliated S-STEM consortium institutions. I authorize release and use of personal information, as described above, to the S-STEM program. I understand that this information is to be used solely for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the S-STEM program and that individual student data will not be released to parties other than those directly involved with the program. ☐ I authorize the S-STEM Program to use and distribute multimedia material with my image and my name including photographs, videos, and any other marketing materials for purposes of promotion and reporting of the S-STEM program. ☐ I authorize the S-STEM Program to distribute my work for the sole purpose of program dissemination through printed materials and email or online circulation. I have read and understand all of the statements above. Printed Name of Applicant: Date: Signature of Applicant: