Opportunities to Advance Students in Science (OASIS) Scholarship
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The Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus has been awarded $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to provide “Opportunities to Advance Students in Science” (OASIS). These OASIS scholarships will support 15-25 students for two years. Applications will be accepted March 15 - May 1, 2009, for the first cohort, which will begin fall 2009. Scholarships will be awarded for up to $10,000 per year (based on need). Students can renew the scholarships for a second year based on satisfactory progress and continued funding. Funding is based on nine-month academic years and all recipients will be strongly encouraged to participate in summer internships or summer employment to earn additional valuable experience and resources.
Students will be selected for scholarships through a competitive application process. A rigorous plan of study will be developed for all students. Participants will attend full-time for two years of cohort classes, receiving extra support through a learning community. Beyond the classroom, cohorts will participate in natural history field trips, scientific meetings, internships, and research-related activities.
Scholarship Requirements and Guidelines
Applicants/Recipients must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or a National of the United States or an alien admitted as a refugee under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence
- Declare Biology or Environmental Science as a Major
- Gain admittance to NAU and be a full time student
- Participate in program cohort and activities
- Have completed BIO 181, IO 182, CHM 151, CHM 152, ENG 101, ENG 102 or their equivalents
- Have completed all, or most, of their general education requirements
- Show academic promise
- Be financially needy