National Science Foundation/Del Mar College
Achieving the Dream
Scholarship Program
Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer-Network Electronic Technology, All Computer Information Systems Majors, Geology, Physics Geographic Information Systems, Mathematics, All future secondary mathematics and science teachers All pre-engineering: aerospace, civil, Chemical, Electrical Engineering environmental, and mechanical.
National Science Foundation Scholarship Grant awarded to Del Mar College Provides up to 30 Need-Based Scholarships from $1250 up to $2500 per semester as determined by unmet financial need. Application deadline Fall semester: Last Friday in September Spring semester is the last Friday of the January.
In order to be eligible for this scholarship:
- All students must file a FAFSA (financial aid application) and qualify for financial aid. Filing on line www.fafsa.ed.gov
- All students must be working towards a degree in one of the above listed majors and enroll in courses listed on their degree plan or pre-requisites.
- Pre-Engineering majors such as mechanical, civil and chemical should declare Mathematics or Physics as their major.
- All entering High School graduates must attach a copy of their high school transcript reflecting a minimum average of 80 or higher (2.5 GPA or higher).
- All students must be a United States citizen, national, refugee alien or resident alien at the time of application.
- All students must be enrolled and complete 12 hours or more in the fall to receive the spring semester award.
- Two letters of recommendation from former teachers or DMC faculty.
- Two page typed double spaced essay addressing the question: "How this scholarship will help you Achieve you Dream?"
Laura Parr, Project Director/Counselor,
Harvin Student Center, Room 217(361) 698-1288
lparr@delmar.edu
Students will be assigned a faculty mentor in their declared major.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to visit with the Project director on a monthly basis.
Students will be encouraged to register in targeted courses that will provide supplemental instruction to enhance the academic success of the
student.
Students will be invited to participate in student success workshops.
Students will be invited to participate in activities that promote academic success.
Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
