Scholarships for Transfer Students
majoring in Biology, Biotechnology,
Environmental Science, or Chemistry
I’m interested – do I qualify?
You are a good candidate if you:
• Are a talented transfer student
who has completed an associate
degree and plans to major in
biology, biotechnology,
chemistry, or environmental
science.
• Qualify for financial aid (as
determined using the FAFSA).
• Have a minimum overall GPA
>2.5 and grades of C or better in
all math and science courses.
• Intend to complete your B.S. and
pursue a career in the sciences.
• Complete and submit scholarship
program application form (on
back).
• Submit contact information for
two instructors who agree to
serve as your references.
• Schedule a personal interview at
SPSU for admission to the
program. To schedule an
interview contact
Dr. Jennifer Louten.
What is S-STEM? Southern Poly and the National
Science Foundation have teamed up to provide
scholarships for undergrads transferring from any of
Georgia’s two-year colleges to SPSU through our SSTEM program (Scholars in STEM). Eligible majors
include Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and
Environmental Science. The Program provides
scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $9,000 per student
per academic year toward the cost of instruction (tuition,
books, fees, room and board). All applicants must
demonstrate financial need using the FAFSA. The actual
amount awarded is based on financial need. Scholarships
are renewable to cover two years towards completion of
your bachelor’s degree, contingent on continued eligibility
and NSF funding.
What’s in it for me? In addition to the scholarship
money, as an S-STEM student you: (1) participate in
weekly professional activities, (2) receive early registration
for classes, (3) attend monthly STEM seminars covering
careers, research, and skills workshops, (4) are
encouraged to take part in learning communities and
“career block” housing, (5) engage in monthly meetings
with your advisor, (6) participate in learning and teaching
in our STEM tutoring centers, and (7) will have
opportunities for “learning-by-doing” through
undergraduate research, internships, and service learning
projects. We also provide social events and occasional
field trips to build your connection to other S-STEM
scholars and students in your major. Finally, as an SSTEM scholar, you will work in research teams each year
led by Southern Poly professors leading to presentation of
your research at professional meetings.
Questions? Contact Dr. Jennifer Louten, jlouten@spsu.edu
Phone: 678-915-3602, Campus Office: E-108.
Scholars in STEM (S-STEM) Program
Application Form
(attach additional sheets as necessary)
Name _________________________________________________________________________
Home address ______________________________________Email _______________________
(where we should send your mail regarding this program)
(best one for us to reach you)
College awarding your Associate Degree _____________________________________________
Associate degree major ___________________ Overall GPA ________ GPA in Major ________
Application for admission to SPSU submitted?
If no, do so ASAP.
Yes
No
(for information on applying to SPSU see: spsu.edu/undergraduate/ )
FAFSA financial aid material submitted to SPSU?
If no, do so ASAP.
Yes
No
(for information on applying for Financial Aid see: spsu.edu/financialaid/ )
List all college-level math and science courses that you have completed, including any in which you
are currently enrolled: ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Provide contact information for two college instructors who have agreed to serve as your references:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Instructor’s name
Phone
Email address
_____________________________________________________________________________
Instructor’s name
Phone
Email address
Briefly explain why you are a good candidate for this program. What do you want us to know about
your career goals, motivation, and successes to date?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
I understand that participation in S-STEM requires some additional commitments including regular participation
in advisement, tutoring, undergraduate research and/or professional internships, seminars, and social activities.
___________________________________________
your signature
Please submit this application to Dr. Jennifer Louten, SPSU, 1100 S. Marietta Pkwy, Room E-108, Marietta, GA
30060. Thank you for applying to the S-STEM program. You’ll be hearing from us soon.