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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.
 
 
Is this a big deal?
In 2005, the National Science Foundation granted only three awards to community colleges. Eastfield College received over $1.8 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
image - how to become a STEP scholar
These scholarships are based on
~ Financial Need
and/or Merit ~
   
Are you eligible?
Choose a degree plan...
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 or current undergraduate 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, technology, engineering, or mathematics. **Award amounts are per semester.
Click on award type for more info...
Associates in Science with Field of Study in Computer Science AS.FS.COMP.SCI
Associates Degree with Emphasis in Mathematics AS.MATH
Associates in Science AS.SCIENCE


Consultation Meeting with...

Laura Thomason
NSF-STEP Program Services Specialist

LauraThomason@dcccd.edu

(972) 860-7379
Fax (972) 860-7294
Room C-123


Complete the Application...
for STEP scholarship
  1. Print and complete the STEP application form (format is PDF) and submit to the NSF-STEP Student Services Specialist - step 3 above.
    Full Award application
    Partial Award application
    Part-time Award application
  2. NSF Case Manager will notify candidates of the outcome of their application.
 
STEP Program Contacts
Professor of Biology
NSF-STEP Principal Investigator
Dr. Carl Knight
CarlKnight@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7152
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
Resource & Community Development:
RCD Coordinator and
NSF-STEP CO-Principal Investigator
Melanie Gill-Shaw
mgill@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7320 or 8379
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-STEP:
Grant Manager
John Teel
JohnTeel@dcccd.edu
(972) 391-1068
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-STEP:
Information Specialist
Norma Mendoza
NormaMendoza@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7389
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-STEP:
S.E.M. Lab Coordinator
Jessica Silva
JessicaSilva@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7386
Fax (972) 860-7294
   
NSF-STEP:
Program Services Specialist
Laura Thomason
LauraThomason@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7379
Fax (972) 860-7294
   

 

STEP funding is provided
by the
National Science Foundation

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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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