Keystone Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (Keystone LSAMP) Program at Millersville University
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Leadership and Academic Enhancement Program, named in honor of former congressman Louis Stokes, is an NSF-funded program intended to support historically underrepresented students pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics.
Are you interested in mentoring, networking, building community with other STEM majors and undergraduate research opportunities? And a financial stipend? Then we have an opportunity you won't want to pass up!
MU Keystone LSAMP Scholars will conduct research, participate in academic and professional development (including summer camps and field trips), collaborate with an Alliance-wide community of LSAMP Scholars, and receive financial stipends and travel support.
Program Experiences
In addition to the financial stipends, participants will receive the following experiences:
- Mentoring
- Leadership/Professional Development Training
- Science Research
- Community Building
- Preparation for a Career in Science
- Stipends
Become an LSAMP scholar
We encourage all students to apply to the LSAMP program. To be eligible for the program, the following requirements must be met:
- Be a Millersville student enrolled in a major in one of the following departments:
Applied Engineering, Safety, & Technology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Math, Physics - Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Complete the Application which includes a letter of recommendation, a statement about your interest and experience in STEM field and career goals, and a list of high school activities in and outside the classroom (including work)
Keystone LSAMP Institutions
Listed below are the Keystone LSAMP Institutions and qualifying STEM majors
East Stroudsburg
Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Security, Earth and Space Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forensic Science, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics.Millersville University
Applied Engineering, Safety, & Technology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Math, PhysicsSlippery Rock
Biology, Math, Physics, EngineeringWest Chester
Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensics and Toxicological Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Space Science, Math, Physics & Biomedical Engineering
Contact Information
Do you have questions regarding the application process, research opportunities, and how LSAMP can benefit you? Please reach out to Dr. Brent Horton (Brent.Horton@millersville.edu).
About LSAMP
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Leadership and Academic Enhancement Program, named in honor of former congressman Louis Stokes, is an NSF-funded program intended to support historically underrepresented students in the STEM fields. Enrollment in the program is reserved for a select and highly committed group of students with a declared major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.