Central State University Center of Excellence in STEM and STEM Education (CSU STEM-X-ED) Scholarship Application Form – Fall 2015 Semester ONLY To be eligible for consideration you must: Be a full time student. Major in the following STEM areas: Biology Pre-Biology Chemistry Pre-Chemistry Environmental Engineering Computer Science Geology Industrial Technology Mathematics Manufacturing Engineering Water Resources Management Returning CSU students must have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale New incoming students must have a high school GPA of 2.8 and a 19 ACT. Completed your 2015/16 FAFSA. Describe in a one page essay how this scholarship will help you reach your career goals. Submit complete application by August 1, 2015 Scholarship Conditions Non-Refundable. $6,000 maximum award on a need basis. Name: ______________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: __________ Mobile Phone (Cell) Number: ___________________________________________ CSU ID #: ____________________________________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________ Major: ______________________________________________________________ Classification: Freshman _____ Sophomore _____ Junior _____ Senior _____ Current G.P.A.: _______________________________________________________ Faculty Advisor: ______________________________________________________ Names and Amount of Scholarships Currently Awarded: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Scholarship Requirements: Participate in periodic meetings with the CSU STEM-X-ED Academic Learning Center regarding progress, problems, etc. Participate in at least one Graduate School visit during the academic year. Participate in one Professional Development Workshops during the academic year. CERTIFICATION: I authorize the release of all scholarship materials, including essays, transcripts, test scores, and financial aid data to the members of the DoD Scholarship Review Committee. It will be necessary to share your information with groups outside the University. If awarded, my scholarship information may be released to the media. I understand that misrepresentation of facts on this application will be cause for disqualification. I understand that if I fail to attend or officially withdraw from my classes, my scholarship disbursement will be removed from my account, potentially creating a negative balance. The University reserves the right to cancel a scholarship award if a recipient is found responsible for academic misconduct. I understand that scholarships are awarded on an “as funds are available” basis. Submission of this form implies acceptance of all the conditions/obligations of the scholarship. Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________________ Submit Application to: Mr. Gorgui Ndao, Program Manager CSU STEM-X-ED Jenkins Hall, Room 124 Phone: (937) 376-6265 E-mail: gndao@centralstate.edu