Undergraduate Scholars Program in
Science and Mathematics
In 2003-2003, renewable scholarships in science, mathematics, and science and mathematics education were awarded to:
| Student |
Department |
| Joshua Baters |
Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Emily Wagner |
Physics |
| Lucas Hammons |
Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Shawnagay Clarke |
Biological Sciences |
| Denise Carter |
Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Cristen Casteel |
Education/Middle School Mathematics |
| Jeremey Donelan |
Biological Sciences |
| Nicol King |
Chemistry |
| Kimberly Lictley |
Education/Middle School Mathematics |
| Stefan Stanev |
Mathematics and Computer Science |
For Scholarships information please contact: Phil
Schmidt
Northern
Kentucky University’s College of Arts and Sciences and
The
Center for Integrative Natural Science And Mathematics (CINSAM)
are
pleased to announce the
CINSAM
Scholarship
in
Science and Mathematics
CINSAM,
Northern Kentucky University’s Program of Distinction, will provide a
limited number of scholarships for students in the disciplines of
Biological Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics,
Geology and Education (with certification in Biological Sciences,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Geology,
or Mathematics; or, for elementary education, with an area of
concentration in science or mathematics).
Scholars
will receive full tuition at in-state rates, a textbook allowance, and a
housing allowance. The
number of awards will depend on availability of funds.
About CINSAM
Established
by Kentucky’s Council on Post-Secondary Education as the Program of
Distinction at Northern Kentucky University, the Center for Integrative
Natural Science And Mathematics (CINSAM) is dedicated to enhancing
teaching, learning, and applying science and mathematics at all
educational levels throughout the region.
It
prepares outstanding future teachers by promoting integrative science
courses and by providing opportunites for collaboration among education,
science, and mathematics faculty and their students.
CINSAM
scholarships, a broad range of integrative science courses, externships
in business and industry, and research opportunities help develop
students capable of handling complex interdisciplinary problems in
school, in the workforce, and in their own lives.
CINSAM’s
unique mission is advanced across disciplines; among students, teachers,
and the private and public sectors; and around teaching, learning, and
creative thinking.
Eligibility Criteria
For
First-Time Freshmen
In order to be eligible for a CINSAM scholarship, a freshman must:
•
be a first-time freshman admitted to NKU.
•
must rank in the top 25 percent of his or her high school graduating
class.
•
have a composite ACT score of 25 or higher.
•
declare a major in the discipline from which the scholarship was
awarded.
The
recipient must maintain a declared major and follow an approved
curriculum in one of the following programs:
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics
Physics, Geology and Education (with certification in Biological
Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Geology,
or Mathematics; or, for elementary education, with an area of
concentration in science or mathematics).
The
recipient also must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0 and a minimum major grade point average of 3.0 and complete a
minimum of twenty-eight (28) credit hours (fourteen (14) credit hours
per semester) during the academic year.
First-time freshman scholarships are renewable for a maximum of
six terms. The
scholarship is automatically renewable.
Selection
1.
First-time freshmen direct all scholarship materials to the CINSAM
director, who will forward the applications to the appropriate
department.
2.
The department chair attaches the department’s evaluation and submits
the application and supporting documentation to the Dean for approval.
3.
The Dean provides the list of recipients to the Office of Student
Financial Assistance for final approval.
4.
The Dean announces the awards to the recipients and to the departments.
For
Continuing and Transfer Students
In
order to be eligible for a CINSAM scholarship, a continuing or transfer
student must maintain a declared major and follow an approved curriculum
in one of the following programs: Biological Sciences, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Mathematics Physics, Geology and Education (with
certification in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Physics, Geology, or
Mathematics; or, for elementary education, with an area of concentration
in science or mathematics).
The
recipient also must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0 and a minimum major grade point average of 3.0 and complete a
minimum of twenty-eight (28) credit hours (fourteen (14) credit hours
per semester) during the prior academic year.
Sophomore
scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four terms.
Junior scholarships are renewable for a maximum of two terms.
The scholarship is automatically renewable.
Selection
1.
A continuing or transfer student must submit application material
to the department chair of the student’s major.
2.
The department chair attaches the department’s evaluation and submits
the application and supporting documentation to the Dean for approval.
3.
The Dean provides the list of recipients to the Office of Student
Financial Assistance for final approval.
4.
The Dean announces the awards to the recipients and to the departments.
Duration
The
scholarship may only be used during the fall and/or spring terms of the
year it is first offered. In
subsequent years, the scholarship may be used in in any two of summer,
fall, and spring terms of an academic year.
Application
Deadline
Students
meeting the above qualifications should submit an application by
February 1, 2002. Applications
forms are available from NKU’s
Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFA).
They also are available on-line from the OFA web page at
www.nku.edu/~ofa
and may either be submitted on-line or on a form printed from the page,
completed, and mailed.
For
information, call (859) 572-5143
