Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Peach

Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation (Peach State LSAMP)
University of Georgia’s 2015 Peach State LSAMP "Building Bridges" Summer Institute
What is Peach State LSAMP: The Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Peach State
LSAMP) is a program funded by a National Science Foundation grant aimed at increasing the number of
underrepresented minority students (African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders) who successfully complete baccalaureate degrees in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students at the University of Georgia who 1) identify as an underrepresented
minority, 2) will pursue majors in STEM, and 3) will begin their studies in Fall 2015 are eligible to apply for the
Peach State LSAMP “Building Bridges” Summer Institute.
Program Description: The Peach State LSAMP "Building Bridges" Summer Institute is an intensive threeweek preparation program that provides students with the opportunity to attend mock STEM classes,
become acclimated with UGA’s campus, participate in STEM-related field trips, conduct research lab tours with
esteemed UGA faculty, become socially engaged with their program cohort, and attend informational workshops with
various student-services departments at UGA.
How To Apply: Complete the attached application. In order to receive full consideration for the Peach State LSAMP
“Building Bridges” Summer Institute, applications must include the following—1) completed application form, 2)
resume, 3) high school transcript, 4) essay, and 5) one letter of recommendation.
Application Deadline: All materials are to be submitted via postal mail and must be received at the Peach State
LSAMP office by Friday, May 29, 2015. Students will be notified of their acceptance status by Friday, June 5,
2015 at 5:00pm.
Important Details: It is important that students schedule their UGA Orientation for any session
immediately. The Office of Admissions will move those students who are selected for Summer Bridge to attend the
Wednesday, July 8-Thursday, July 9, 2015 Summer Orientation session in order to coincide with our Summer Bridge
schedule. The Peach State LSAMP "Building Bridges" Summer Institute will take place from Sunday, July 5,
2015 to Friday, July 24, 2015. Our Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 4:00pm and our
Closing Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00am on Friday, July 24, 2015. All participants must attend both the
Opening and Closing ceremonies. Family members are welcome at both ceremonies. Professional attire is expected
at the Closing Ceremony.
Additional Program Benefits: During the academic year, eligible Summer Bridge participants may become Peach
State LSAMP scholars. Peach State LSAMP scholars attend monthly professional development workshops, have the
opportunity to intern in research labs, may present their research at regional and national STEM conferences, and are
provided academic and social support throughout their tenure as undergraduate students at UGA.
Mailing Address:
Peach State LSAMP
"Building Bridges" Summer Institute
Attn: Ciera V. Scott, Campus Coordinator
210 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building
Athens, Georgia 30602
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the office at (706)542-0058 or visit www.pslsamp.uga.edu.
Peach State LSAMP • 210 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building • Athens, Georgia 30602
706.542.0058 (Phone) • 706.583.0049 (Fax) • pslsamp@uga.edu (E-mail) • www.pslsamp.uga.edu (Web)
Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation (Peach State LSAMP)
University of Georgia’s Peach State LSAMP 2015 “Building Bridges” Summer Institute Application
(Sunday, July 5, 2015—Friday, July 24, 2015)
Please complete and return this application, along with your resume, high school transcript, letter of recommendation,
and essay by Friday, May 29, 2015 at 5:00pm.
Applicant Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________ Gender: _____________________
Email: ________________________________________ Cell Phone #: ________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________Parent/Guardian Phone #: ______________________________
High School Attended: _______________________________________________________________________________
Cumulative High School GPA: _____________________________________
SAT/ACT Score:_________________
Race or Ethnicity (Mark All That Apply):
( ) Black or African American
( ) Hispanic or Latino
( ) American Indian
( ) Alaskan Native
( ) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
( ) White
( ) Other (Please Name) _______________________ ( ) Asian
Anticipated Major(s): _________________________________________________________________________________
Resume (Please Attach)
a.
Your resume should include information about your high school accomplishments, leadership roles,
extracurricular activities, involvement in community service, and other highlights from your academic career.
Essay (2 Page Maximum)
a.
b.
c.
Describe your career goals.
Describe some of your personal characteristics and how those qualities will help you succeed as a STEM student
at the University of Georgia.
Describe how your participation in Peach State LSAMP will benefit you and contribute to the program’s
overarching goal of broadening participation of underrepresented ethnic minorities in STEM.
Peach State LSAMP • 210 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building • Athens, Georgia 30602
706.542.0058 (Phone) • 706.583.0049 (Fax) • pslsamp@uga.edu (E-mail) • www.pslsamp.uga.edu (Web)