| The MUST Project is Accepting Applications NOW!
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is sponsoring the Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology
(MUST) Project and is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010
academic year. The MUST Project offers support to undergraduate
students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) disciplines. Program participants receive a scholarship, NASA
internship, mentoring and access to a wealth of professional
development opportunities.
Project offerings include:
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A one-year competitive scholarship
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covering
up to one-half of tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic
year. the scholarship is renewable through the scholar's junior year
provided that all eligibility criteria are continually satisfied, |
| A 10-week paid summer internship |
at
one of ten nationwide NASA Centers. Scholars receive a $6,000 stipend
plus transportation and location allowance not to exceed $1,000, |
| Support from MUST Professional and Academic Support System (PASS) |
providing scholars with an online student community and professional development/leadership training, and |
| Invaluable resources, insight, and experience to further STEM education and career aspirations from the MUST Consortium, |
which
is comprised of three member organizations: the Hispanic College Fund
(HCF), the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation
(UNCFSP), and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). |
Eligibility requirements:
- Must
be a U.S. citizen from underserved and underrepresented groups (i.e.,
women, minorities, and person with disabilities) in STEM disciplines,
including those residing in rural and economically disadvantaged
communities,
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- Must reside in the United States or a U.S. Territory,
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- Be
a college freshman, sophomore or junior and hold a full-time academic
status at the an accredited college or university (in the U.S. or U.S.
territory) for the 2009-2010 academic year,
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- Must earn and maintain a cumulative grade point averal of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), and
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- must
be enrolled in STEM disciplines whose major are aligned with NASA's
core competencies (physical science, technology, engineering, or
mathematics degree).
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Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2009
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Visit www.uncfsp.org/must for more information or to apply
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You may also contact Ms. Porsche Parker at (650) 961-1101 | |
