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MASP Participation Scholarship
MASP students earn a participation scholarship ($2,000/year) by fulfilling program requirements every semester. Students who complete a summer bridge program through MASP are the only students eligible to receive the participation scholarship from their first semester onwards. Students entering as current CU students must complete program requirements and attend LINC before being eligible for the scholarship.
- Remain in full-time standing (12 credit hour minimum) every semester. Any exception will need administrative approval.
- Achieve and maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. If you do not maintain that GPA in each semester, you will be asked to develop an academic plan with your MASP faculty mentor and your scholarship may not be guaranteed.
- Conduct significant research or academic enrichment project while a CU student. (For example: an honors thesis, internship, study abroad, civic engagement project, laboratory experience or another project/program of equivalent scholarly rigor.)
- Meet with your MASP faculty mentor each semester to evaluate your academic plans, report your academic progress and discuss ways to contribute to MASP.
- Take a MASP seminar for four semesters (generally in your 1st and 2nd years).
- Attend MASP mandatory welcome back/end of semester events.
- Attend an additional 3 MASP-sponsored events each semester.
- Use the MASP office effectively at least 3 times per week, since a vibrant community cannot exist without the active engagement of its members.
- Using the MASP office effectively includes meeting with mentors or instructors, studying individually or with a group, working on assignments, etc.
- Contribute to the general welfare of MASP and assist others in their learning experiences as you strive for your own academic excellence.*
*Taking on active leadership or mentoring roles (such as planning events, tutoring, outreach, etc.) are important modes of community participation, particularly in your junior and senior year. With director approval, such activities might be undertaken in lieu of or to augment other forms of participation.
**Please refer to our current participation requirement page for details on flexibility during to COVID-19
- MASP students strive to foster a supportive environment in which all individuals, regardless of their differences, can succeed.
- MASP students embrace the fact that the MASP community includes people from many backgrounds—ethnic, regional and national origins, language, cultural heritage, intellectual, economic, religious, first-generation, abilities, parental status, sexual/gender orientations, age, and others.
- MASP students treat all people with respect and dignity and do not participate in or tolerate any form of discrimination.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Current MASP students can apply for these additional scholarship opportunities by completing the general scholarship application on Buff Portal.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 13, 2020
The Eagan Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who meet the following criteria:
- Must be actively enrolled in the Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program (MASP)
- Must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Demonstrated academic merit and financial need
- Should demonstrate active participation in MASP through activities such as event participation, use of MASP facilities, or MASP leadership activities.
This scholarship is awarded in the spring and applied to the student’s tuition and fees bill for the following academic year. The scholarship award is $1,000 for the academic year. Recipients will be recognized during the MASP Commencement Event each spring.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 13, 2020
The Marvin and Lillian Teplitz Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who meet the following criteria:
- Must be actively enrolled in the Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program (MASP)
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Must have high demonstrated academic merit
- Must have high demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate active participation in MASP through activities such as event participation, use of MASP facilities, or MASP leadership activities. The scholarship awards are renewable based on criteria established by the University.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 13, 2020
The Patrick and Julia Mulligan Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who meet the following criteria:
- Must be actively enrolled in the Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program (MASP)
- Enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Demonstrated academic merit and financial need
- Should demonstrate active participation in MASP through activities such as event participation, use of MASP facilities, or MASP leadership activities.
Supplemental Questions
Please submit a brief essay describing your intent to serve the public in the future or describing the public service work you are already doing. (250 word minimum)
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 13, 2020
The Richard A. McCray Scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who meet the following criteria:
- Current undergraduate enrolled full-time in the College Arts and Sciences
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must have a major in one of the following fields: Applied Math; Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences; Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Economics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geological Sciences; Integrative Physiology; Mathematics; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; Physics; or Psychology.
Students participating in the Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program (MASP) are eligible to apply.
Students should demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in science education. In addition, other considerations may include professional preparation for a career in science education, contribution to diversity, demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, and a final interview.
Supplemental Questions
- Please address the following points: (1) your interest in pursuing a career in science education, (2) professional preparation for a career in science education, (3) your leaders
- Please upload a copy of your resume
- Please provide the name and email address of a faculty member to submit a letter of nomination on your behalf
Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions section!
If you are unable to find answers on our FAQ page, please contact the MASP staff on Slack or via email (masp@colorado.edu)
MASP Resources
- Scholarship ($2,000/year)
- Advising Resources with a MASP faculty mentor
- Unique MASP Classes
- Community Events
- Tutoring
- Free Printing
- Student Center/Study Space on Central Campus
- And More Academic/Community Resources
Learn more here