College of Natural Sciences

 

 

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 are renewable and include support for student research, travel to conferences, and summer tuition.


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 complete the
online Common Scholarship Application for CNS Science, Technology and Mathematics Scholarships, including the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov to be considered for the MCaPS.

Deadline for submission of application and all other materials is January 15, 2010.

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