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Mathematical, Computational and Physical Sciences
(MCaPS) Scholarships
The University of Northern Iowa is providing scholarships of up to $7000 per year for academically talented students interested in the mathematical, computational, or physical sciences. These scholarships are intended to support students who may be first-generation college students, from a group underrepresented in traditional MCaPS areas (women, ethnic minorities), or who have financial need. MCaPS scholarships can be renewed for up to four years and include support for student research, travel to conferences, and summer tuition.
Application for these scholarships must be done separately from the online Common Scholarship Application for UNI Undergraduates. You can access the application form in a Word or PDF format.
Students are required to major in one of the following programs:
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry:Environmental
Chemistry Teaching
Chemistry: Marketing
Computer Science
Computer Science
Bioinformatics
Networking and System Administration
Computer Information Systems
Earth Science
Air Quality
Earth Science
Earth Science Teaching
Earth Science: Interpretive Naturalist
Geology
Geology:Environmental
Mathematics
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics and Actuarial Science
Mathematics Teaching
Physics
Physics
Applied Physics
Applied Physics/Engineering
Physics Teaching
Applicants must also complete the following steps:
1. Submit an application form and required documents by the deadline.
2. Graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0).
3. Earn a composite ACT score of 25 or greater, as well as a score of 25 or greater in the ACT subcategories of Mathematics, and Scientific Reasoning.
4. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of status as a national or alien admitted as a refugee, or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
5. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Deadline for submission of application and all other materials is February 1, 2008.
To retain the scholarships students must:
1. Continue to make progress in one of the MCaPS majors (listed above).
2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8.
3. Participate in seminars designed to assist with the transition into college and to help maintain academic excellence.
4. Meet regularly with a faculty mentor.
For further information, contact:
Dr. Siobahn Morgan
Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0181
Phone: 319-273-2389
E-mail: siobahn.morgan@uni.edu
Web site: www.cns.uni.edu
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