CSEMS

Computer Science, Engineering and Math Scholarships

Fort Lewis College

 
CSEMS is a scholarship program funded by the National Science Foundation to provide financial assistance to students with documented financial need who are seeking degrees in computer science, engineering and math. Scholarship criteria include both financial need and academic performance. Scholarship awards are $3100 per year or a lesser amount if this exceeds your financial need. Scholarships are renewable.

Eligible students must be enrolled in computer science (or CSIS), (pre)engineering, engineering-physics or mathematics at Fort Lewis College. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. To apply for a scholarship you must first complete a U.S. government financial aid FAFSA form and submit it to the Fort Lewis College Office of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Office must then find that you have "financial need" to be eligible for this scholarship.

  Instructions:
  1. Completed a federal financial aid form (FAFSA) and determine that  you have eligible 'financial need'. This is a requirement.
  2. Read the CSEMS Criteria (below)
  3. Read the Academic Support and Retention Program requirements. Students should  pay particular attention to number 2 in this list, Student Obligations to CSEMS.
  4. If you qualify and agree to the required participation, complete CSEMS application.
  5. Send the application form, personal statement, letter of reference and official transcripts as directed on the application.
 
    CSEMS Criteria
     Academic Support and Retention Program
     CSEMS Application
 
     After a scholarship has been awarded the student and faculty mentor must complete a Scholarship Agreement.
    Scholarship Agreement
    Sample Scholarship Agreement Forms
 
Due Date: Scholarship applications are evaluated on an on-going basis. Entering freshmen, current students and transfer students can submit applications at anytime and will be notified by the scholarship committee after it is reviewed. Applications will be periodically reviewed throughout the summer. If you have special needs please contact Don May.

 

For more information contact: Dr. Don May, Dept. of Physics and Engineereing, Fort Lewis College, may_d@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7545