Lamar University CSEMS Scholarship Program - Growing Mathematicians and Computer Scientists in the Golden Triangle

The Departments of Mathematics and of Computer Science, respectively, are pleased to offer financial assistance to academically talented but financially challenged students in mathematics and/or computer sciences through the Lamar U. CSEMS Scholarship Program. The Program is funded by the National Science Foundation.

The Program may provide up to two years of financial assistance to talented but financially disadvantaged undergraduate students in mathematics and computer science via competitive scholarships. Student selected for the Program will be designated Lamar U. CSEMS Scholars. The expected results of the new program are increased rates of retention, graduation, and entry into graduate and/or professional programs.

Funding amounts are expected to be $1562.50 per student per semester. Funding is on a semester by semester basis. Funding is available for a maximum of four semesters (fall and spring, no funding is available in the summer terms).

Scholars will receive special academic advising and mentoring provided by the university through a designated Lamar U. CSEMS Advisor; academic support seminars, tutorial assistance as needed, career information and placement services through the Career Center; professional seminars, and assistance in making a smooth transition to graduate school. These activities are designed to assist Scholars with their academic needs that will in turn positively impact their university experience, retention and graduation rates, and entry into graduate and professional programs.

Students must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria at the time of application.

1. Be a U.S. citizen, have permanent resident status, or be an alien admitted as a refugee at time of application,
2. Be accepted for admission to Lamar (if transfer student) or be a student in good standing of Lamar U.,
3. Demonstrate financial need - meet US Department of Education rules for Federal financial aid for undergraduates. The student must have a FAFSA on file with the Lamar Office of Financial Aid.
4. Have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours in Mathematics or Computer Sciences (Junior status for undergraduates)
5. Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
6. Be a declared major in Mathematics and/or Computer Science.
7. Be enrolled full time in Computer Science or Mathematics degree programs (12 or more credit hours)

The student application package must be submitted by August 1 of each year for consideration in the fall semester selection, and January 1 of each year for consideration for the spring semester selection. The student application package will consist of each of the following:

1. A copy of completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2. A completed Lamar U. CSEMS Scholarship Application.
3. A one-page statement addressing background, interest in the targeted program(s), and career goals and future plans
4. Two letters of reference from a high school counselor, faculty advisor, teacher, etc. Each such letter should address the student's past accomplishments, motivation, leadership abilities, and likelihood of success in the program
5. Continuing Lamar students will submit unofficial transcripts
6. Transfer students will submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended

For additional information and application forms, please contact: