First2 Scholars Application

Application for student educational stipends for research, immersion, outreach, and leadership. You can find FAQ's about the First2 Scholars program here.

Email Address *
Name Name * First Last
Permanent Address Permanent Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Cell Phone Number Cell Phone Number * - ### - ### ####
University Email Address (This may be the same as preferred email above) *
University or College name *
High School name *
Citizen Status *

Citizen Status I am a US Citizen I am a US permanent resident I am an international student Other Other
What is your major or intended major? *

What is your major or intended major? Biological Science (Except for Medicine or other Clinical fields) Physical Sciences (Including Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Material Science) Computer and Information Sciences Mathematical Sciences Engineering Geosciences Technology Associated with the preceding disciplines (I.E. Biotechnology, Information Technology, etc.) STEM Secondary Education Other Other
Tell us a little more about your major. What do you want to study and why? What would you like to do with your degree?
What is your Cumulative GPA? (High School for First Semester Freshmen, College for all others) *
Upload a copy of your proof of grades here. It may be most recent transcript or a pdf of your grades through an online portal. Proof of grades can be a copy, an email, or a pdf. It does not need to be an official transcript.

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Inclusion and Diversity

The First2 Network is devoted to bringing more people into STEM, particularly people who have been underrespresented in STEM. In STEM fields, the underrepresented groups include but are not limited to: non-native English speakers, people of color, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college goers, people who grew up in poverty, differently-abled people (including people with learning disorders, people who use assistive devices like wheelchairs, the visual and hearing impaired, etc), and rural students. The following questions help us work towards our goals of diversity and inclusion.
Gender *

Gender Female Male Trans, non-binary, and/or non cis-gendered Prefer not to say Other Other

Race, Ethnicity and Class
Race, Ethnicity and Class	Me	Somewhat Me	Not Me	I am not sure
Appalachian	AppalachianMe	AppalachianSomewhat Me	AppalachianNot Me	AppalachianI am not sure
Rural	RuralMe	RuralSomewhat Me	RuralNot Me	RuralI am not sure
Learning Disorder	Learning DisorderMe	Learning DisorderSomewhat Me	Learning DisorderNot Me	Learning DisorderI am not sure
Differently-abled; other	Differently-abled; otherMe	Differently-abled; otherSomewhat Me	Differently-abled; otherNot Me	Differently-abled; otherI am not sure
Person of Color	Person of ColorMe	Person of ColorSomewhat Me	Person of ColorNot Me	Person of ColorI am not sure
White	WhiteMe	WhiteSomewhat Me	WhiteNot Me	WhiteI am not sure
LGBTQIA+	LGBTQIA+Me	LGBTQIA+Somewhat Me	LGBTQIA+Not Me	LGBTQIA+I am not sure
I grew up in poverty	I grew up in povertyMe	I grew up in povertySomewhat Me	I grew up in povertyNot Me	I grew up in povertyI am not sure
Working Class	Working ClassMe	Working ClassSomewhat Me	Working ClassNot Me	Working ClassI am not sure
Middle Class or Upper Class	Middle Class or Upper ClassMe	Middle Class or Upper ClassSomewhat Me	Middle Class or Upper ClassNot Me	Middle Class or Upper ClassI am not sure
Non-native English Speaker	Non-native English SpeakerMe	Non-native English SpeakerSomewhat Me	Non-native English SpeakerNot Me	Non-native English SpeakerI am not sure
Black or African	Black or AfricanMe	Black or AfricanSomewhat Me	Black or AfricanNot Me	Black or AfricanI am not sure
Hispanic or Latino/a	Hispanic or Latino/aMe	Hispanic or Latino/aSomewhat Me	Hispanic or Latino/aNot Me	Hispanic or Latino/aI am not sure
Asian	AsianMe	AsianSomewhat Me	AsianNot Me	AsianI am not sure
American Indian or Alaska Native	American Indian or Alaska NativeMe	American Indian or Alaska NativeSomewhat Me	American Indian or Alaska NativeNot Me	American Indian or Alaska NativeI am not sure
Middle Eastern or North African	Middle Eastern or North AfricanMe	Middle Eastern or North AfricanSomewhat Me	Middle Eastern or North AfricanNot Me	Middle Eastern or North AfricanI am not sure
Native Hawaiian	Native HawaiianMe	Native HawaiianSomewhat Me	Native HawaiianNot Me	Native HawaiianI am not sure
I am eligible for a Pell grant	I am eligible for a Pell grantMe	I am eligible for a Pell grantSomewhat Me	I am eligible for a Pell grantNot Me	I am eligible for a Pell grantI am not sure
I am eligible for federal work study	I am eligible for federal work studyMe	I am eligible for federal work studySomewhat Me	I am eligible for federal work studyNot Me	I am eligible for federal work studyI am not sure

What else would you like to tell us about your heritage, your history, and your identity?
Homelessness Definition

First2 Network follows the McKinney-Vento Act’s Definition of “Homeless” for Children and Youth.

The definition specifically includes youth living in emergency shelters, motels, hotels, trailer parks, cars, parks, public spaces, or abandoned buildings, and those sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, abuse, traffficking, or a similar reason, including doubling-up or couch surfing.
Tell us about your living situation in high school and/or when you are not in school.

Tell us about your living situation in high school and/or when you are not in school. With one or both parents With someone other than my parents In state's custody program Homeless Living on my own/independent support Other Other
Are you a FIRST2 first-generation college student? *

Are you a FIRST2 first-generation college student? Yes, neither of my custodial parents graduated with a 4-year degree No, one or both of my custodial parents graduated with a 4-year degree Maybe It's complicated, or I'm not sure Other Other
Any thing you'd like to tell us about your answers above, or any question you have?

Tell us more about your family's educational history
	Parent/Custodian 1	Parent/Custodian 2	Siblings	Grandparents (if applicable)
Some high school	Some high schoolParent/Custodian 1	Some high schoolParent/Custodian 2	Some high schoolSiblings	Some high schoolGrandparents (if applicable)
High School Diploma	High School DiplomaParent/Custodian 1	High School DiplomaParent/Custodian 2	High School DiplomaSiblings	High School DiplomaGrandparents (if applicable)
Trade School/Certificate	Trade School/CertificateParent/Custodian 1	Trade School/CertificateParent/Custodian 2	Trade School/CertificateSiblings	Trade School/CertificateGrandparents (if applicable)
Some College	Some CollegeParent/Custodian 1	Some CollegeParent/Custodian 2	Some CollegeSiblings	Some CollegeGrandparents (if applicable)
2 year college degree	2 year college degreeParent/Custodian 1	2 year college degreeParent/Custodian 2	2 year college degreeSiblings	2 year college degreeGrandparents (if applicable)
4 year college degree	4 year college degreeParent/Custodian 1	4 year college degreeParent/Custodian 2	4 year college degreeSiblings	4 year college degreeGrandparents (if applicable)
Non-Traditional Student	Non-Traditional StudentParent/Custodian 1	Non-Traditional StudentParent/Custodian 2	Non-Traditional StudentSiblings	Non-Traditional StudentGrandparents (if applicable)
Masters Degree	Masters DegreeParent/Custodian 1	Masters DegreeParent/Custodian 2	Masters DegreeSiblings	Masters DegreeGrandparents (if applicable)
More than Masters	More than MastersParent/Custodian 1	More than MastersParent/Custodian 2	More than MastersSiblings	More than MastersGrandparents (if applicable)
Not Applicable	Not ApplicableParent/Custodian 1	Not ApplicableParent/Custodian 2	Not ApplicableSiblings	Not ApplicableGrandparents (if applicable)

First2 Scholars program

The goal of the First2 Scholars program is to resource students’ time: to conduct research/STEM career immersion and to achieve the First2 Network aims. First2 Network wants to fund our scholars’ participation as network leaders, researchers, mentors, educators, and more - to enable students to invest their time and focus on leveraging STEM pathway success for themselves and for others.

If students have Work Study or another form of financial support to do research, we encourage students to use those funds. Students may opt into First2 Scholar activities, even if the student support stipend comes from another funding source. If you complete the First2 Scholars activities, you will be an official First2 Scholar for your professional bio and resume.
Are you active in First2 activities? *

Are you active in First2 activities? Yes, I completed a summer internship or other First2 program as a student or mentor Yes, I have attended a First2 Meeting or event. No, I have applied to First2 in the past and look forward to getting involved. Not at all, but First2 sounds awesome. Other Other

Are you applying for First2 Scholars stipend financial support? *
	Yes	No	Maybe
Spring 2020 Term	Spring 2020 TermYes	Spring 2020 TermNo	Spring 2020 TermMaybe
Summer 2020 Research Mentor	Summer 2020 Research MentorYes	Summer 2020 Research MentorNo	Summer 2020 Research MentorMaybe
Fall 2021 Term	Fall 2021 TermYes	Fall 2021 TermNo	Fall 2021 TermMaybe
Student Director	Student DirectorYes	Student DirectorNo	Student DirectorMaybe
I have another source of funding	I have another source of fundingYes	I have another source of fundingNo	I have another source of fundingMaybe

What Scholars Do

All scholars will complete activities that include exposure to research, career immersion, education and outreach, peer mentoring, and First2 Network participation. Scholars will pick a focus area to will spend the majority of their hours (research, career immersion, education and outreach, peer mentoring, First2 Network-related activities).

First2 Scholars can apply for support to:

1. Engage lab or field research on campus or off campus, especially in their first 2 years of college.
2. Explore STEM career immersion including STEM career work that is not research-specific (for example, interning in programming at a tech company.)
3. Serve in community outreach and education programs in STEM.
4. Mentor peers in STEM.
5. Plan and implement First2-related programs and initiatives, including early immersive experiences in STEM.

All First2 Scholars will, as part of their scholar activities:

1. Be provided with mentoring and leadership development through the program.
2. Have the opportunity for paid travel to conferences and other events.
3. Apply for mini-grants to do Ambassador presentations.
4. Participate in First2 Network campus meetings, the monthly Student Leadership State-Wide Working Group monthly meeting, and statewide events.
5. Make at least one presentation of their research and/or the First2 Network per funding cycle (fall, spring, summer).
6. Serve as a peer mentor.
Cover Letter and Resume

Cover letters and resumes are important tools in your professional development. There are lots of resources, including First2. You can find a sample cover letter format and tips here and a sample resume format and tips here. If you need support creating a cover letter or resume, email first2studentcoordinator@gmail.com.

Upload a cover letter telling us why you are inspired to be a part of the First2 Scholars Program and what you bring to the network. Include your career goals.

If you are applying to be a Student Director, please include this in your cover letter, as well as what your strengths and challenges in this additional leadership role will be.

If you are applying to be a Summer Mentor, include this in your cover letter, as well as potential immersion sites you would be interested in being posted.

(1-2 page limit)
Upload a cover letter. *

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Upload a resume. *

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Academic Term Scholar Projects

If you are applying to do a scholar project (research, peer mentoring, etc) during the academic term: In an attached document, tell us briefly about what you would like to do as a scholar. What will be your focus area and where will you focus your time? Copy What Scholars Do, above, and share an idea about how you might accomplish each of these, or what you would be interested in learning more about. Upload your proposed project outline here. (2 page limit)
Upload scholar project description.

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Supervisor Responsibilities

Every Scholar will need a professional ally to serve as a supervisor and mentor. If you need help finding a supervisor, please get in touch with a member of the First2 Network or email first2studentcoordinator@gmail.com, and we will help you.
Your supervisor will be required to sign off on your completion of your service as a First2 Scholar. They will be required to spend 30 minutes per week with you, oversee your research or project, attend 1 First2 Campus club meeting, and join one of the working groups for the First2 Network of their choice (1 meeting/month)
I have a supervisor for my project *

I have a supervisor for my project Yes No
If known, who will be your supervisor for this project?
If known, what is your supervisor's role or job title, department, and relation to you?
Supervisor's email (if you have a supervisor who has agreed to work with you.)
Supervisor's phone (if you have a supervisor who has agreed to work with you.)

First2 Scholars Application

First2 Scholars Application

Inclusion and Diversity

Homelessness Definition

First2 Scholars program

What Scholars Do

Cover Letter and Resume

Academic Term Scholar Projects

Supervisor Responsibilities