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Eastfield College and the National Science Foundation Award Scholarships
 
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Become part of an ELITE group of students with scholarships from the
National Science Foundation - giving you an edge in your future goals.
Starting March 2008 - Scholarship Applications being accepted for the 2008 Fall semester.
 
Is this a big deal?
In 2005, the National Science Foundation granted only three awards to community colleges. Eastfield College received over $1.4 Million!
YES! THIS "IS" A BIG DEAL!!!
 
 

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Up to $6,000 in scholarship money - to help cover costs such as tuition, fees, books and supplies
  • Faculty advising, tutoring services, and assistance in completing degree plan or transfer to a four-year University
  • Special activities such as field trips, seminars, college and industry tours and undergraduate research opportunities
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These scholarships are based on
~ Financial Need ~
These scholarships are based on
~ Financial Need and/or Merit ~
   
Are you eligible?
for a CSEM scholarship?
  • A U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or in the U.S. and can provide evidence of intent to become a permanent resident
  • High school graduates and current college students enrolled at Eastfield full-time taking at least 12 credits
  • Those with demonstrated financial need
  • Those in an eligible A.S. or A.A.S. degree program at Eastfield or intending to transfer to a four-year college in a CSEMS field of study
  • Demonstrated academic potential and at the time of application have a minimum 3.0 GPA for recent high school graduates, or a 2.5 for current college students
  • Those committed to complete their degree programs
Award Type
Disciplines
*CSEM
Min. Credit Hrs.
12
Min. G.P.A.
recent H.S. graduate
3.0
current college student
2.5
Award Amt.
$1500 per semester
Notes:
*CSEM disciplines include computer science, computer technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Click on award type for more info...

for a STEP scholarship?
  • A U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or in the U.S. and can provide evidence of intent to become a permanent resident
  • High school graduates and current college students enrolled in a minimum number of credit hour classes at Eastfield (see chart below)
  • Those currently working on a science or S.T.E.M. related degree at Eastfield College or intending to transfer to a four-year college
  • Those with demonstrated academic potential and at the time of application have a minimum G.P.A. (see chart below)
  • Those committed to participating in science or S.T.E.M. related activities offered at Eastfield College during the term of the award
Award Type
Disciplines
Science
*S.T.E.M.
*S.T.E.M.
Min. Credit Hrs.
12
12
6
Min. G.P.A.
3.0
2.5
3.0
**Award Amt.
$1500
$500
$500
Notes:
*S.T.E.M. disciplines include science, computer science, computer technology, engineering, or mathematics. **Award amounts are per semester.
Click on award type for more info...
 
 
Choose a degree plan...
CSEM Degree Plans
New! Automotive Technology AAS.AT.SERV.TECH
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting AAS.CADD
with Field of Study in Computer Science AS.FS.COMP.SCI
Electronic Commerce AAS.ELECT.COMM.05
New! Electronics/Computer Technology AAS.ELECT/COMP.08
New! Electronic Systems Technician Option AS.ELECT/COMP.SYST
New! Electronic Telecommunications AAS.ELECTRONIC.TELEC
New! Industrial Automation and Mechatronics Technology AAS.ELECT.COMP.INDUST
with Emphasis in Mathematics AS.MATH
Network Administration AAS.CIT.NETWK.ADM.05
Personal Computer Support AAS.CIT.PC.SUPP.05
New! Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology AAS.ELECT.COMP.SEMI4
Software Programmer/Developer AAS.CIT.PROG.DEV.05
Web Production and Design AAS.CIT.WEB.PROD.05
STEP Degree Plans
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting AAS.CADD
with Field of Study in Computer Science AS.FS.COMP.SCI
Electronic Commerce AAS.ELECT.COMM.05
with Emphasis in Mathematics AS.MATH
Network Administration AAS.CIT.NETWK.ADM.05
Personal Computer Support AAS.CIT.PC.SUPP.05
with Emphasis in Science AS.SCIENCE
Software Programmer/Developer AAS.CIT.PROG.DEV.05
Web Production and Design AAS.CIT.WEB.PROD.05
 
 
Consultation Meeting with...

Norma Mendoza
NSF-STEP Information Specialist

NormaMendoza@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7389
Fax (972) 860-7294
Room C201
 
 
Complete the Application...
for CSEMS scholarship
  1. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) either online or in the Financial Aid Resource Center.
  2. Complete the CSEMS application form (format is PDF) and submit to the NSF-STEP Information Specialist - step 3 above.
  3. NSF Case Manager will notify candidates of the outcome of their application.
for STEP scholarship
  1. Print and complete the STEP application form (format is PDF) and submit to the NSF-STEP Information Specialist - step 3 above.
    Full application
    Partial application
    Part-time application
  2. NSF Case Manager will notify candidates of the outcome of their application.
 
 
Advisors
Computer Science
Dr. Yvonne Robinson - Professor
YvonneR@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7122
   
Engineering
Bill Sorrells - Professor
BillSorrells@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7338
   
Mathematics
Alla Kelman - Professor
AllaKelman@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7108
   
Science
Dr. Carl Knight - Professor &
NSF-STEP Principal Investigator
CarlKnight @dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7152
   
Other Contacts
Resource & Community Development:
Director
Dr. Claire Gauntlett
ClaireGauntlett@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7396
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
Resource & Community Development:
Interim Dean, NSF-STEP Grant Administrations & Co-Principal Investigator
Melanie Gill-Shaw
mgill@dcccd.edu
 (972) 860-7320 or 8379
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-Science Technology Expansion Program:
Program Services Coordinator
Daymi Pardo
DaymiPardo@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7379
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-Science Technology Expansion Program: Information Specialist
Norma Mendoza
NormaMendoza@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7389
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-Science Technology Expansion Program:
Research Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Baggett
JenniferBaggett@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7267
   
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CSEMS funding is provided by the
National Science Foundation


This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under
Grant No. DUE - 0422381
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STEP funding is provided by the
National Science Foundation


This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under
Grant No. DUE - 0525536
Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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