Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority participation (LSAMP) Program
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Leadership and Academic Enhancement Program, named in honor of former Congressman Louis Stokes, is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded initiative designed to support undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Enrollment in the program is reserved for a select group of highly committed students who have declared a major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Through the development and implementation of curricular and co-curricular activities, the program aims to enhance student success in STEM and prepare them to become highly qualified professionals ready to compete in the workforce or graduate school.
WCU LSAMP Scholars will conduct research, participate in academic and professional development (including summer programs and field trips), collaborate with an Alliance-wide community of LSAMP Scholars, and receive financial stipends and travel support.
Program Highlights
- Paid Participation in Summer Bridge Program
- Paid Summer Research Opportunities
- Participation in a Peer-Mentoring Cohort
- Workshops on Applying to Summer Internships
- Workshops on STEM Career Exploration
- Resume Writing and Job Search Support
- Paid Travel to Research Conferences
- Paid Professional Society Memberships
