[Physics opps] NASA-MUST Scholarship Application OPEN (fwd)

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NASA-MUST Scholarship Application OPEN

Available NOW online at
www.nasa.gov/education/must<http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Motivating_Undergraduates_Science_Technology.html>

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sponsoring the
Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Program,
offering support to undergraduate students in science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) disciplines across the United States.
Program participants receive a scholarship, NASA internship and access
to a wealth of professional development opportunities.

The Program offers:

A one year competitive scholarship covering up to one-half of tuition
and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship is
renewable through the student's junior year provided that all
eligibility criteria continue to be met.

Support from MUST Professional and Academic Support System (PASS)
providing scholars with an online student community and professional
development/leadership training.

A $6,000 (10-week summer internship stipend) to participate plus
transportation and location allowance not to exceed $1,000. Students
will have the opportunity to participate in a paid intern-ship at one of
ten nationwide NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) centers.

Invaluable resources, insight, and experience to further STEM education
and career aspirations from the MUST Consortium, comprised of three
member organizations: the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro
College Fund Special Programs Corporation, and the Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers.

Eligibility Requirements:

*         Must be a U.S. citizen. Students from underrepresented groups
(women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals from
rural and low-income communities) are encouraged to apply.

*         Must reside in the United States or a U.S. Territory.

*         Be a college freshman, sophomore or junior and hold full-time
academic status at an accredited college or university for the 2009-2010
academic year.

*         Must earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average of no
less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted).

*         Must be enrolled in STEM disciplines whose majors are aligned
with NASA's core competencies (physical science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics degree).

Deadline for applications: February 2, 2009

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For more information, visit:
www.hispanicfund.org<http://www.hispanicfund.org>,
www.uncfsp.org<http://www.uncfsp.org>,
www.shpe.org<http://www.shpe.org>, or
www.nasa.gov/education/must<http://www.nasa.gov/education/must>.
Consortium member contact: Holly Triska, MUST Program Manager at (800)
644-4223


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