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     DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS — MAY 1, 2012

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT TEXAS STATE

Academic and H-LSAMP applicant eligibility criteria for students currently enrolled at Texas State:

I. Applicant must be a declared major in the College of Science and Engineering in one of the
   following:

• biochemistry
• biology
• chemistry
• computer science
• engineering
• engineering technology
• mathematics
• physics

II. Applicant must be a fulltime undergraduate student (12+ hours per semester);
    2.5 minimum TX State,  semester, and major GPA; and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

III. Recommendations/References:

You will be asked on the online application to provide the names and email addresses of three (3) math and science professors who can attest to your academic credentials or career goals. Reference requests will be emailed to these individuals via the email address you list on the application. They will fill out your reference online, so you do not have to ask them to mail us a reference letter. All references are due by application deadline.

If you do not have math or science professors who know you well, you can list former professors/teachers, business professionals, or employment supervisors as your references.

IV. Application Essay Question:

Prepare a one page essay and answer the following four questions:

1) What are your career goals and why are you interested in this career?
2) What have you done thus far to prepare yourself for this career?
3) Why do you need financial aid?
4) How will you contribute to diversity at Texas State University?

Type your essay into the text box on the application form and upload it as an attachment.

V. Transcripts:

Send an Official Transcript to the address below by application deadline.

Final checklist for applicants:

• Complete all information in the online application, including references and essay.
• Once you electronically submit your application, you will be emailed a Declaration Form.
• Sign and submit your Declaration Form and Official Transcript to the address below by the application
      deadline.
• All applications documents (application, official transcript, signed declaration page, and three
      references) must be received in our office by application deadline.

          Susan M. Romanella, M.A.
          Director, H-LSAMP Scholars Program
          Texas State University
          College of Science and Engineering
          601 University Drive
          CENT 201
          San Marcos, TX 78666-4616