LSU S-STEM Application 2024

LSU College of Engineering NSF S-STEM PRISE Scholarship

The Louisiana State University College of Engineering with a grant from the National Science Foundation will award 15 freshmen scholarships as part of the Preparing Resilient Individuals to Succeed in Engineering (PRISE) - A Scholarship Program Focusing on the Retention and Success of Underprepared Students in Engineering. The scholarship amount varies and will average $2,500 per semester for a maximum of 8 semesters. Eligibility criteria for applicants include: incoming, fulltime freshmen (fall 2024) who have unmet financial need; U.S citizen or permanent resident; a major in biological, civil, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, or petroleum engineering, or computer science; a minimum 2.7 GPA; an ACT(or comparable SAT) composite of 25 or higher; a completed application (this form); and contact information for two references. You will also need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with LSU as a selected institution. Additional documents to determine financial need may be required.
LSU College of Engineering NACME Scholarship

The Louisiana State University College of Engineering with a grant from the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) will award 8 freshmen scholarships as part of the 2024-2028 block grant. The scholarship will be $2,500 per semester (fall and spring) for 6 semesters with the potential to qualify for 2 additional semesters based on internships. Eligibility criteria for applicants include: incoming, fulltime freshmen (fall 2024); U.S citizen or permanent resident; a major in biological, civil, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, or petroleum engineering, or computer science; preference for under-represented groups in engineering/computer science a minimum 3.0 GPA; an ACT(or comparable SAT) composite of 25 or higher; a completed application (this form); and contact information for two references. If selected, you will need to participate in a 2024 summer bridge program. You will also need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with LSU as a selected institution.
LSU PRISE & NACME Application

Review all parts of this application before you start entering the information. You should complete the application in one session since you may not be able to save a draft. We recommend that you use a desktop to complete this application form. To be considered you must submit the application no later than Thursday, February 29, 2024 . If you have questions contact: Sarah Jones via email sjones@lsu.edu
Name*

First NameLast Name
LSU ID Number*
Email*

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Alternate contact email; parents preferred.*

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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
High School Name*
High School City*
High School State*
High School GPA as of fall 2023*
What is your ACT/SAT Composite score? If you did not take enter '0'*
What is your ACT/SAT Math score? If you did not take enter '0'
Upload your most recent high school transcript*

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List any AP courses you have taken, grades, AP test scores if taken, and teacher’s name. ENTER each course on a separate line.*
What is your intended major*
What is your citizenship status?*

U. S. CitizenPermanent U.S. ResidentForeign Citizen on Student Visa
Are you a first generation college student; i.e., neither parent graduated college?*

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List academic awards and honors *
List non-academic awards and honors *
List and briefly describe any engineering, science, computing, and mathematics projects you have worked on in the last 4 years.*
List your extracurricular memberships, years member, and any officer/leadership positions and years (e.g. Future Farmers of America, 2019-2022, secretary 2020-2021, vice president 2021-2022). *
Work History: Include company, titles, dates worked, promotions, and awards.*
List any other special talents, skills, or strengths that you have (e.g., photographer specializing in sports, technical sounder mixer for church, soccer player, gymnastics coach, etc.).*
The following are short essay questions with a 2500 character limit. The first two items require a response to the specific question. For the third item, you should answer one of the questions only.
What attracts you to engineering/computer science? *

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What do you expect to get out of the PRISE S-STEM Scholarship Program?*

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Answer either question A or B. A. Tell us about a project/activity you worked on as part of a team. How did you handle a problem that arose to while achieving your goal? B. What are the top 3 qualities of successful engineers in your opinion, and why are they important? Which one best applies to you?*

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The LSU S-STEM scholarship requires that the recipient be considered low income as determined by the LSU Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid and has financial need. You may submit your application prior to completing the FAFSA, although your FAFSA must be completed and the information sent by the federal agency to LSU by the application deadline. It is strongly advised that you complete the FAFSA no later than two weeks prior to the LSU S-STEM PRISE application deadline. The scholarship committee will receive confirmation of your completed FAFSA from the LSU Scholarships & Financial Aid office.
Describe any extenuating circumstances which may contribute to your financial need. Examples: Changes in employment or income, high medical costs, flood or hurricane losses, financial responsibilities and obligations not reflected in financial aid reports, factors that limit opportunities to work. (e.g. caring for siblings or family members)
File Upload: Attach any supporting documents making sure you mark out Social Security Numbers (e.g. Determination of disability; recent loss of income; Income tax return; FEMA Documents)

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References:

We will contact your two references to provide their evaluation of you for the PRISE S-STEM scholarship. Your reference should be someone who is familiar with your academic, extracurricular, and/or work experience. DO NOT list close relatives such as parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. Please provide the following information for both references:

First name, Last Name, Relationship to applicant (e.g. Chemistry teacher, coach, work supervisor, adult leader of an organization that you are a member of), email, phone number.
Reference 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1 Relationship to Applicant*
Reference 1 Email*
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Reference 1 Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference 2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 2 Relationship to Applicant*
Reference 2 Email*
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Reference 2 Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
I attest that all information submitted in this application is true and complete. If selected for the LSU PRISE S-STEM, I understand that I will need to pay the LSU enrollment deposit by May 1, 2024, provide documentation of low income if requested, and enroll fall 2024 at LSU in an eligible College of Engineering major in order to receive the scholarship. Signature (Student if 18 or older; parent/guardian if student is under 18).

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LSU College of Engineering NSF S-STEM PRISE Scholarship

LSU College of Engineering NACME Scholarship

LSU PRISE & NACME Application