SDSM&T is offering 30 individual CSEMS scholarships of $3,125 for academic year 2007-2008. The scholarships are based on financial need and given to incoming freshman or returning sophomore students enrolled full-time in computer science, math, or any engineering field at the baccalaureate level.

Eligibility criteria for these grants are:

• You must be a U.S. citizen, national or alien admitted as a refugee at the time of application, or an alien lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence.
• You must be enrolled full time in computer science, engineering, or mathematics each semester you receive the scholarship. Full time means a minimum of 12 credits that apply to degree requirements.
• You must demonstrate academic potential or ability (as measured by an ACT composite score of 22 or better for an incoming freshman and achieving and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better for continuing students).
• You must demonstrate financial need as defined for undergraduate students by the U.S. Department of Education rules for need-based Federal financial aid. (See U.S. Department of Education Student Guide for details.)

CSEMS scholars will be required to actively participate in the Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Production (CAMP) project. Please visit the CAMP website to acquaint yourself with this unique organization. These activities are designed to help our CSEMS scholars get off to a good start academically and to aquaint them with their intended profession.

If you believe you will meet the eligibility requirements for the CSEMS Scholars program and are willing to participate in its activities, we invite you to apply now. The review of applications will begin on April 15, 2007 and continue until all awards have been made.

To apply: Complete the financial aid form and the CSEMS application. (Follow links to the left.) You can submit the CSEMS application electronically or print and mail it with the essay described on the form to:

CSEMS Scholars Program
Academic and Enrollment Services
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995

If you have not yet applied for admission to SDSM&T, you must do so before your application can be considered.

You will also need to apply for Federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The paper FAFSA may be obtained from your high school counselor's office, the SDSM&T Financial Aid Office or you can apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. You should apply as soon as possible.

Printable CSEMS Program Application

Electronic CSEMS Program Application