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COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS

SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

(Funded by The National Science Foundation Grant Award #: DUE- 0421918)

 

Miami Dade College and the National Science Foundation are offering scholarships in the amount of $3,125 per academic year to students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering. The National Science Foundation, established in 1950, promotes and advances scientific progress in the United States.   It is committed to ensuring the nation’s supply of scientists, engineers, and science educators by enabling individuals to pursue technical careers.  The Department of Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness shares this commitment and is sponsoring this scholarship program for individuals who are interested in furthering their education in these disciplines.

 

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:

 

• Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, national or alien admitted as a refugee at the time of application.
• Demonstrate financial need, as defined by the US Department of Education rules for federal financial aid.
• Be enrolled full-time or applied for full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester)
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Major in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

·         Complete the form on the reverse side.  You can do this immediately, even before you do anything else.

·         If you have not already done so, complete an admission application to Miami Dade College. You can do this via the Internet at www.mdc.edu or by calling The New Student Center at (305) 237-3076.

·         Submit a current Degree Audit

·         If you have not already done so, submit a federal financial aid application. You can do this via the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov   or by calling The New Student Center at (305) 237-3076.

·         Submit one written recommendation from a mathematics or science teacher who is familiar with your work.

·         You may include an optional typed personal statement or essay no longer than two pages regarding your goals and aspirations.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

 

• To be considered for the 2004 Fall Semester, applications must be received by September 21st, 2004.
• To be considered for the 2005 Semester, applications must be received by December 3rd, 2004.  For more information contact Dr. Guillermina Damas, Chairperson, Department of Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, by phone at (305) 237-3927 or by e-mail at gdamas@mdc.edu.

                         

 

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS and ENGINEERING (CSMES)

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 

(Funded by The National Science Foundation grant award #: DUE-0421918)

 

APPLICATION

 

Please print

 

______________________________________________________            ___________________

Last Name                                                        First Name                    Social Security Number

 

______________________________________________________________________________

Street Address                                      City                                          State/Zip Code

 

Home Phone _________________________              Cell Phone __________________________

 

 E-mail:    ________________________

 

 

Please provide the following race/ethnic data required by the U.S. Department of Education:

 

      ___ American Indian/Alaskan Native    ____ Asian or Pacific Islander    ____ Black     ____ White

           

             Is your Ethnic Heritage Hispanic?     ____ Yes      ____No

 

College credits completed: _________      Cumulative GPA:  __________                       

 

Expected Graduation Date: ______

 

Major (check one):   ____ Engineering     ____ Mathematics    ____ Computer Science

 

My signature below attests that I am aware that my application is not complete until all documents listed on the reverse side are submitted. I hereby attest tat all the information included in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.

 

I understand that if I am accepted to the CMES Scholarship Program, I am responsible form completing all program requirements including participation in enrichment activities. 

 

 

____________________________________                        ______________________________

 Signature                                                                                 Date

 

Return this application by September 21st, 2004 to be considered for the 2004 Fall Semester or December 3, 2004 to be considered for the 2005 Spring Term. 

 

Application must be submitted to:                        Dr. Guillermina Damas

Miami-Dade College/Wolfson Campus

Department of Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness

                300 N.E. 2^nd Avenue

Miami, FL 33132

FAX: 305-237-3996 or 305- 237-7582