Eligible sophomores must meet the following requirements:

• Enrollment as a full-time student majoring in one of the STEM disciplines (biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematics or physics)
• Completion of 30 - 45 credits
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one coming from a faculty member in the applicant's major
• Demonstration of financial need as established by federal financial aid guidelines
• Agree to limit working to 15 hours per week during the academic year

To apply please submit the following to:

Dr. LaVern Whisenton, Department of Biology
Millersville University
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

• A Sophomore S-STEM application form,
• Millersville transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted)
• Two letters of recommendation from Millersville faculty members.

The deadline date is November 3, 2008.

Download Sophomore S-STEM ApplicationIn addition to the above listed criteria, the following factors may be considered for determining award recipients:

• Membership in an underrepresented group (race or gender)
• First-generation college student status
• Degree of financial need

Continued participation in the program will be based on the following:

• Enrollment as a full-time student, majoring in a STEM discipline
• Demonstration of sufficient progress toward attainment of a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• Maintenance of a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75

For additional information contact LaVern.Whisenton@Millersville.edu

Freshman eligibility will be based on the following:

• Acceptance to Millersville through the Admissions Office
• Demonstration of financial need as established by federal financial aid guidelines
• Enrollment as a full-time student
• Declaration of a major in one of the STEM disciplines (biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematics or physics)
• A high school GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Score at least 1,090 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT, verbal and math) or top 20% high school rank
• Agree to limit any working to 15 hours per week during the academic year

The freshman application process includes submission of:

• Millersville Admissions Application, including high school rank and SAT scores
• Freshman Millersville University Merit Scholarship Application form

Independently, the FAFSA application must be completed.

To apply please submit separately

1. a Millersville Admissions Application and
2. a Millersville University Merit Scholarship Application to:
   Admissions Office
   Millersville University
   PO Box 1002
   Millersville, PA 17551-0302

Deadline February 15, 2009.

Download Freshman S-STEM Application

In addition to the above listed criteria, the following factors may be considered for determining award recipients:

• Membership in an underrepresented group (race or gender)
• First-generation college student status
• Degree of financial need

Continued participation in the program will be based on the following:

• Enrollment as a full-time student, majoring in a STEM discipline
• Demonstration of sufficient progress toward attainment of a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• Maintenance of a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75

For additional information contact LaVern.Whisenton@Millersville.edu