NSF SCALE Project

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