Would you like to do scientific research in a real laboratory? The LEAP Scholars Program is a perfect opportunity for you.
What is the LEAP Scholars program?
LEAP
is a four-semester-long program for incoming, community college
transfer students. LEAP scholars will learn about undergraduate
research, conduct research in an ASU faculty member’s lab, mentor
incoming LEAP scholars, and present research to the scientific
community.
Do LEAP students receive a scholarship?
Yes. By participating in the program, LEAP scholars receive a $3,000 scholarship per semester for a maximum of four semesters.
What do I need to complete the application?
- Career statement describing how you believe the program will benefit your future career (500-word maximum)
- Unofficial transcript must be uploaded to the online application by 11:59 p.m., July 1, 2019
- FASFA must be filed by 11:59 p.m., July 1, 2019
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a college instructor) must be emailed by the recommenders to the program coordinator by 11:59 p.m., July 1, 2019
Who is eligible to apply for the LEAP program?
To apply, you must:
- Be transferring to ASU from a community college
- Have completed at least one semester of 12 credits hours or more at community college while maintaining a 3.3 GPA
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours at community college
- Be admitted to ASU as a major in School of Life Sciences; School of Molecular Sciences; School of Earth and Space Exploration; or the Department of Physics
- Enroll in coursework full-time (12 credit hours or more) during the fall 2019, spring 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters
- Not work at an outside job more than 12 hours per week during the fall 2019, spring 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters
- Have a cumulative community college GPA of 3.3+
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, national or refugee
Why should I do scientific research?
Scientific
research allows you to work toward solving real-world research problems
and work directly with ASU scientists who are experts in their fields.
You will learn how to think like a scientist. Becoming proficient in this skill is highly recommended if
you are interested in entering graduate or professional school,
including medical, dental or veterinary school. Participating in
research has shown to improve student GPAs.
To learn more about this opportunity, visit the website below.
Deadline to apply: July 1, 2019
Contact for additional questions: Robin Cotter, Nichole Spencer
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