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The SCALARS Scholarship Program

Scientific Aptitude Leads to Achievement in Research and Service

Thanks to a major grant from the National Science Foundation, Georgetown College will award ten SCALAR Scholarships to aspiring science students who will matriculate in the Fall of 2010. These are four-year awards in the amount of $10,000 per year for four years.

The SCientific-Aptitude-Leads-to-Achievement-in-Research-and-Service (SCALARS) Program at Georgetown College provides an opportunity for students to contemplate freely the full range of career options in math and science. Additional scholarship aid, a summer preparation course, honors courses, faculty mentoring, undergraduate research experiences, and special extracurricular activities enhance the SCALAR student’s academic experience. The program also endeavors to broaden the students’ understanding of a scientific vocation through volunteer service in the local community that draws upon their academic gifts and through opportunities to reflect upon these experiences. This program is designed for students from populations typically under-represented in the sciences including rural and Appalachian students and minority students.*

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply for a SCALARS Scholarship, you must:

• be a citizen or national of the United States, an alien admitted as a refugee under Section 207 of the Immigration Nationality Act, or an alien admitted to the United States for permanent residence;
• intend to graduate with a major in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computational Sciences, Environmental Sciences (Science Track only), Mathematics, or Physics;
• demonstrate financial need [1];
• have an un-weighted high-school GPA of 3.8 or higher.
• score 25 or higher on the mathematics portion of the ACT and have strong academic potential [2];
• be admitted to the Academic Honors Program (included in the SCALARS application)

The College especially seeks applicants from groups that have traditionally been under-represented in the science professions. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact the Admissions Office, or the SCALARS Program Director, Dr. Christine Leverenz .

Expectations

As a SCALARS Scholar you will participate in a variety of enrichment activities designed to enhance and complement your academic preparation in science and/or mathematics. These opportunities, fully funded by the College, include:

• a special Orientation Retreat and Bridge Course in the summer prior to your first semester at Georgetown;
• special Honors sections of General Education Courses, tailored to scientifically-minded students;
• a guaranteed spot in the Science Careers Seminar;
• travel, social events, and other extracurricular activities throughout each academic year;
• two summers of undergraduate research experiences;
• community service projects that allow you to put your academic gifts to work for the common good;
• writing a Senior Thesis in your major as part of the Honors Program.

Application

• Download the Application
• SCALARS Information Sheet
• SCALARS Reference Forms

 

* This program is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0849944.

 

[1] You should have an Expected Family Contribution of $12,000 or less per year, as measured by the FAFSA Form. You can estimate your financial need using this form.

[2] All students will be expected to interview with the SCALARS committee. Students who do not meet the ACT guideline stated above but believe they are capable of the work are encouraged to apply.