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Home/Riverhawk News/NSU scholarships available in Computer Science, Math

NSU scholarships available in Computer Science, Math

Published: 2011-06-16

Tahlequah, Okla. Northeastern State University has scholarships available starting fall 2011 for students who are interested in Mathematics or Computer Science. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $8,500 per year for one or two years, with additional awards available for summer study. The award amount per year will be determined by the students level of financial need.

NSU Computer Science and Mathematics students are thoroughly prepared for a wide variety of careers or for graduate work, said Dr. Rick Matzen, associate professor of Computer Science and the scholarship program coordinator. In addition to the financial awards, the scholarship students will get other valuable benefits including a faculty mentor to guide them through their studies at NSU and opportunities to participate in special academic, social and career preparation activities.

Funding for the scholarship program is provided by a grant from the National Science Foundation that is intended to increase the number of college graduates in Mathematics and the sciences. To be eligible for the NSU scholarships, applicants must major in Computer Science or Mathematics. Related disciplines such as Math Education and Information Science do not qualify under the guidelines of the program. Interested students should explore the website listed below for information about NSUs Mathematics and Computer Science degree programs and careers in these disciplines.

Applicants must apply to NSU for fall 2011 and must demonstrate financial need according to the results of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They should demonstrate in their application that they are prepared to succeed in Mathematics or Computer Science at NSU. The best applicants will have a GPA of 3.5 or better, ACT scores in the 20s, positive references from instructors and a high level of interest in mathematics or computer science. Previous success in higher-level math courses or computer science programming courses is a good indicator of potential for success.

Applications can be submitted now and will be reviewed until all scholarships are awarded; students should file their FAFSA as soon as possible and have their results sent to NSU. For information on how to file the FAFSA, contact the NSU Office of Financial Aid at 918-444-3456. Students who already have the results of their FAFSA may contact the STEM Scholarship Coordinator to discuss financial eligibility for the scholarships.