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Bridge to the Doctorate Program

LSAMP

Beginning fall 2019!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY: APRIL 25, 2019

Bridge to the Doctorate Program

STUDENTS SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL BE PROVIDED FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2 YEARS**

Special Program Feature: Pathway into PhD study at Alliance Schools
(Drexel, NJIT, Temple, UDel, UPenn, and DSU and others)

A program of the:
Philadelphia Louis Stokes Alliance For Minority Participation (LSAMP)

Funded by: 
The National Science Foundation (NSF)

In search of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to pursue graduate degrees

Eligibility: All interested candidates must: 

  • Have participated in an LSAMP Program as an undergraduate 
     
  • Have obtained a degree in a STEM discipline from an LSAMP institution by August 2019 
     
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 
     
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA 
     
  • Have not yet begun graduate studies 
     
  • Pursue a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline at DSU and continue into PhD study 
     
  • Apply for a National Graduate Fellowship or equivalent in the Fall 2019 

Benefits: 

  • Student Stipends of $32,000** annually 
     
  • Tuition and fees paid and enrollment in a health insurance benefit program 
     
  • Individualized faculty mentoring and coaching 
     
  • Participation in professional conferences and meetings 
     
  • Links to research and professional opportunities 
     
  • Enriched academic services and support 
     

Application Guidelines

Apply Here

(Complete online, then print for signature and submission)

** PENDING NSF FUNDING AND SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS 

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For more information, contact:

mshahin [at] desu.edu (subject: Bridge%20to%20the%20Doctorate%20Program) (Dr. Mazen Shahin)
Director, Bridge to the Doctorate Program
Ph: 302-857-7055 
  F: 302-857-7050