NSF SCALE Project
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Scholarships and Co-curricular Activities Leading to Excellence
The NSF SCALE Project awards scholarships to students in the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Biotechnology program up to $5,000 per semester for up to four semesters.
The goal is to increase STEM degree completion of low-income, high-achieving PSM students with demonstrated financial need. TWU SCALE seeks to increase retention, graduation and engagement in the biotechnology industry through S-STEM scholarships and co-curricular supports.
Co-curricular Student Supports
- Mentoring
- Leadership training
- STEM identity development
- Cohort development
- Career investigation and guidance
- Conference stipend up to $1000 per year
SCALE Requirements
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- Be accepted to PSM in Biotechnology program
- Enroll in minimum of five credit hours
- Demonstrate financial need by completing current-year FAFSA
- Demonstrate low-income (email ARobles10@twu.edu for information)
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
SCALE Application
- Complete online scholarship application in TWU Pioneer Scholarship System
- Upload resume and personal statement to application
- Include two references for letters of recommendation
Fall deadline to apply is August 15. Spring deadline is January 15.
Program Contacts
Grants Coordinator, School of the Sciences – Dr. Antonette Robles
Email: ARobles10@twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-2839
Program Director, PSM in Biotechnology – Dr. Stephanie Pierce
Email: Spierce9@twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-2797
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