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 *
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 to receive Pell Grants to fund my education	I am eligible to receive Pell Grants to fund my educationMe	I am eligible to receive Pell Grants to fund my educationSomewhat Me	I am eligible to receive Pell Grants to fund my educationNot Me	I am eligible to receive Pell Grants to fund my educationI am not sure

What else would you like to tell us about your heritage, your history, and your identity?
Are you a FIRST2 first-generation college student? *

Are you a FIRST2 first-generation college student? Yes, neither of my parents graduated with a 4-year degree No, one or both of my 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 answer above, or any question you have?

Tell us more about your Family's educational history.
	Mother	Father	Siblings	Grandparents
Some high school	Some high schoolMother	Some high schoolFather	Some high schoolSiblings	Some high schoolGrandparents
High School Diploma	High School DiplomaMother	High School DiplomaFather	High School DiplomaSiblings	High School DiplomaGrandparents
Trade School/Certificate	Trade School/CertificateMother	Trade School/CertificateFather	Trade School/CertificateSiblings	Trade School/CertificateGrandparents
Some College	Some CollegeMother	Some CollegeFather	Some CollegeSiblings	Some CollegeGrandparents
2 year college degree	2 year college degreeMother	2 year college degreeFather	2 year college degreeSiblings	2 year college degreeGrandparents
4 year college degree	4 year college degreeMother	4 year college degreeFather	4 year college degreeSiblings	4 year college degreeGrandparents
Non-Traditional Student	Non-Traditional StudentMother	Non-Traditional StudentFather	Non-Traditional StudentSiblings	Non-Traditional StudentGrandparents
Masters Degree	Masters DegreeMother	Masters DegreeFather	Masters DegreeSiblings	Masters DegreeGrandparents
More than Masters	More than MastersMother	More than MastersFather	More than MastersSiblings	More than MastersGrandparents
Not Applicable	Not ApplicableMother	Not ApplicableFather	Not ApplicableSiblings	Not ApplicableGrandparents

Citizen Status *

Citizen Status I am a US Citizen I am a US permanent resident I am an international student Other Other
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 to be a First2 Student Director (additional leadership role)? *

Are you applying to be a First2 Student Director (additional leadership role)? Yes No
If so, upload a cover letter here, specifically telling us why you want to serve as Student Director, what assets you bring to the table, and what would be a challenge for you.

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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 applying for First2 Scholars stipend financial support? *
	Yes	No
Fall 2019	Fall 2019Yes	Fall 2019No	Fall 2019
Spring 2020	Spring 2020Yes	Spring 2020No	Spring 2020
Summer 2020 Mentor	Summer 2020 MentorYes	Summer 2020 MentorNo	Summer 2020 Mentor
No, I have another stipend	No, I have another stipendYes	No, I have another stipendNo	No, I have another stipend

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 *

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Upload a resume. *

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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.
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 project outline here. *

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Developing your project

We expect that you will spend the first couple of weeks of your project time developing your project in detail with your supervisor. A few weeks into your Scholar project, you will be asked to submit a project plan. You will be asked to describe your plans to fulfill the program requirements including research, career immersion, education or outreach, peer mentoring, and First2 Network activities. You will tell us about the amount of time you expect to spend on each, and include a weekly work schedule and a schedule of special events and conferences. You will also asked how you plan to evaluate your Scholar project's success. At this point, you will have a chance to apply for up to $250 in supplies for each semester for your Scholar Project.
What times are you available on a weekly schedule for First2 Scholar activities?
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

First2 Scholars program

Cover Letter and Resume

What Scholars Do

Developing your project

Supervisor Responsibilities