Finding scholarship opportunities helps our students defray costs and focus on their research. Here are a few select opportunities available for students:
The Clare Boothe Luce scholarship program provides full tuition for one academic year to deserving upperclass women majoring in chemistry, computer science and mathematics.Students in the CBL Program will receive up to full tuition for one academic year. The CBL scholars will also participate in a mentoring program sponsored by the MSMU Women in STEM (WSTEM) club. The financial assistance and support system will help to guide CBL scholars to successful career paths in STEM.
Please contact the Dean's office at 301-447-6826 for more information.
Designed to assist women in the sciences, this housing scholarship is offered to students showing leadership in their area of expertise, be it biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, health sciences, or mathematics.
The Mount's Financial Aid Office keeps a running list of outside scholarship opportunities for all students.
Get the ListOne of the best ways to flesh out your résumé is to complete an internship either on campus in one of our faculty’s research labs or off-campus at a hospital, doctor’s office, research lab or business. Internships can be during the academic year or summer, for credit or not for credit, paid or volunteer. Very often these internships lead to a job after graduation.
The College Qualified Leaders (CQL) program matches practicing ECBC scientists with talented undergraduate students creating a direct mentor-student relationship that provides participants with training that is unparalleled at most colleges. CQL participants receive first-hand research experience and exposure to Department of Defense Laboratories. CQL fosters desire in its participants to pursue further training and careers in STEM.
Application dates are 11/1/2019 - 2/28/2020.
https://www.cbc.ccdc.army.mil/careers/internships/college-qualified-leader-program/
MUSIP is a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate students and is designed to foster research, development, testing, and application of technologies at one of the nation's premier chemical and biological defense laboratories. Students will conduct science and engineering research in areas of interest to CCDC Chemical Biological Center in onsite laboratories. The goal of MUSIP is to provide students who have limited engineering and applied research experience an opportunity to participate in integrated science, technology and engineering solutions along with an assigned CCDC Chemical Biological Center mentor. Students will present their findings during the last week of their appointment to senior leaders at the Center.
Application dates are 12/17/2019 - 2/15/2020.
https://www.cbc.ccdc.army.mil/careers/internships/minority-undergraduate-student-internship-program/
Selected candidates will be placed in one of seven branches within the DLS. They will gain hands-on experience using state-of- the-art laboratory instrumentation and automation equipment. DLS offers a stimulating research environment that enables summer fellows to gain practical experience in applied analytical chemistry and enhance their knowledge of public health.
Application date 11/6/2019 - 1/10/2020
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/CDC-DLS-2020-0015
This opportunity is intended to provide students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will enhance their educational goals and shape their career choices. An internship with USDA will involve various components of on-the-job experience, mentorship, and training tailored to the student’s education, experience, and interests.
Fields in Veterinary Science, Biological Sciences, Engineering & Architecture, Agribusiness, Contracting, Procurement, and Industry, General Administration and office support, Financial Management, Information Technology.
Each summer three to five students with a major in one of the School’s programs receives a $2,360 (4 weeks) or a $4,720 (8 weeks) stipend for staying on campus and working with a faculty member on a research project.
In the sciences it is helpful to learn from those that came before you. We've built in some excellent opportunities for students to get involved in mentoring.
SNSM graduates are exceptional because so many of them are leaders – people who make a difference. We encourage our students to be involved in activities outside of the classroom and there are numerous opportunities within our School as well as across the University. These extracurricular activities complement classroom learning, help you recharge your batteries, and look great on a résumé. Some of the student groups within the SNSM are: