Kansas State University
Developing Scholars Program for Undergraduate Research
(DSP) Application (freshmen-juniors)
Deadline: January 15th
Application for DSP research only (freshmen – juniors)
*If applying for DSP AND the Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship,
please submit Edgerley-Franklin online application ONLY.
Applicant Name: ___________________________
U.S. Citizen
Permanent Resident
Gender: F
M
or KS High School Graduate
Permanent Address:
Street
City
Cell Phone Number:
State
Zip
Alternate Phone Number:
E-mail:
Ethnicity (check all that apply):
African American/Black ___
Native American/American Indian ___
Hispanic/Latino(a) ___
White/Caucasian ___
Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) will be submitted on:
Asian American/Pacific Islander _____
Other (please list):_________________
(please request work study for DSP)
month/date/year
Did either parent graduate from a 4-year institution of higher learner?
YES____ NO____
If yes, who: _______________________________________________________________________
ACT/SAT:_________________ High School GPA: _______________ College GPA:____________
Year in college Fall 2015: FR____ SO____ JR____
Are you a college transfer student? YES ____ NO ____ If so, please list college: ________________
Major or Academic Area of Interest:
Architecture
Agriculture: ________________________
Biomedical Sciences: ________________
Business/Information Management
Computers
Education
Engineering: _______________________
Field
Humanities
Human Services
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Salina Campus, Major: ___________________
Other (please specify): ___________________
Personal Statement of Goals for DSP: Write a 2 to 3-page, typed personal statement.
Make sure to proofread and include the following:
Your academic accomplishments are up to date
Your academic major and why you want to pursue it
Skills you have and skills you hope to acquire
Your definition of research and why you are interest in a research mentorship
Your cultural background, interactions, and its importance
Letter of Reference: Include a letter of recommendation on school letterhead from a teacher or
counselor (include his/her address and phone number).
CHECK-OFF LIST:
Developing Scholars Program application is complete legible
Personal Statement addresses all points
Letter of Reference on letterhead
Resume which includes academics, leadership, and community service
Transcript(s) included in the application packet Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Expected submission date
Return your completed application, including all the above-mentioned items, to:
Developing Scholars Undergraduate Research
Wildcat Landing 001
1800 Claflin Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who
has learned how to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot
oppress people who are not afraid anymore.”
—César E. Chávez—