The LSAMP program is made up of members, scholars, and mentors. A student is eligible to be a mentor after successfully completing a scholar experience, and a scholar must first be a general member. The requirements for each classification are specified below.
Joining LSAMP as a General Member
- Members must be full-time undergraduate students in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
- Members must be US citizens or permanent residents
- Members must be from underrepresented STEM populations including:
- American Indians
- Alaskan Natives
- African Americans
- Hispanic/Latinos
- Pacific Islanders
Why become a General Member?
- Community
- Join a community of individuals who share your goal of striving for excellence in your chosen STEM profession.
- Meetings
- Attend exclusive meetings that hone your professional skills with advice and help for scholarship and internship applications and resume development.
- Advising
- Get personal advising focused on preparing applications to doctoral programs in STEM disciplines.
- Research
- Participate in faculty-directed research and present that research at a state-wide research meeting exclusively for LSAMP students.
- Mentorship
- Receive mentorship as you start your academic career.
- Later in your career, you will have the opportunity to serve as a mentor to future LSAMP students.
- Support
- Gain access to financial resources that support your research endeavors, both domestic and international. As a participant in the program, you also qualify for the Bridge to the Doctorate (B2D) program that provides a generous annual stipend for your first two years of doctoral work.
LSAMP Scholars
Students who are general members can apply for a stipend of $1800 over two semesters or a summer. The stipend cannot be renewed. The award is based upon academic promise and associated criteria. The awarded stipend requires that the student:
- Conduct independent research with a faculty mentor, both aspects are required on the application.
- Attend weekly meetings with peers and monthly LSAMP general meetings.
- Maintain academic excellence in STEM coursework.
- Present research at the annual state-wide research meeting in the Fall following acceptance.
Sophomore and Junior level students are especially encouraged to apply.
Can I apply for a Scholar Award?
- Are you a general member of LSAMP?
- Have you completed at least one semester of coursework at MSU as a STEM major?
- Do you have a basic idea of a research project?
- Have you found a Faculty mentor with whom you can conduct independent research?
LSAMP Mentors
Students who were awarded LSAMP Scholar stipends can apply for a stipend of $2000 over two semesters. The award is based upon academic promise and associated criteria. The awarded stipend requires that the student:
- Serve as a mentor to LSAMP Scholars and General Members.
- Arrange and attend weekly meetings with Scholars and General Members.
- Attend general LSAMP meetings monthly.
- Maintain academic excellence in STEM coursework.
- Attend the state-wide research meeting in the Fall with the expectation you will present research.
Can I apply for a Mentor Award?
- Did you successfully complete an LSAMP Scholar experience?
- Have you maintained academic excellence in your STEM coursework?
Applying for the LSAMP Mentor Award
Applications for LSAMP Mentor Awards are due the second week of the Fall semester.