Eastfield College and the National Science Foundation

Eastfield College and the National Science Foundation Award Scholarships

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Scholarships applications now being accepted for Fall 2010 semester!

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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.

In 2005, the National Science Foundation granted only four awards to community colleges. Eastfield College received over $1.8 Million!

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

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	Full	Partial	Part-time
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-301

Complete the Application...

for STEP scholarship

Print and complete the STEP application form (format is PDF) and submit to the NSF-STEP Program Services Specialist - step 3 above.
Full Award application
Partial Award application
Part-time Award application
NSF Case Manager will notify candidates of the outcome of their application.

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STEP Program Contacts

Professor of Biology
NSF-STEP
Principal Investigator

Dr. Carl Knight
CarlKnight@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7152
Fax (972) 860-7219

NSF-STEP
Grant Manager and
CO-Principal Investigator

Melanie Gill-Shaw
mgill@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7320
Fax (972) 860-7219

NSF-STEP:
Information Specialist

Norma Mendoza
NormaMendoza@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7389
Fax (972) 860-7219

NSF-STEP:
Web Development

Benny Nash
BennyNash@dcccd.edu
No phone at this time
Fax (972) 860-7219

NSF-STEP:
S.E.M. Lab Coordinator

Jessica Silva
JessicaSilva@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7386
Fax (972) 860-7219

NSF-STEP:
Program Services Specialist

Laura Thomason
LauraThomason@dcccd.edu
(972) 860-7379
Fax (972) 860-7219

contact NSF-STEP Webmaster

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.

Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation or genetic information.

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