Science and the Art of Discovery
Application Instructions
Instructions
Please fill out the online application or mail a printer friendly version of the application . In addition to the online application or printer friendly version of the application, the following supplemental materials are required:
_____Teacher or guidance counselor letter of recommendation (Must include Name, Title, Phone Number and E-mail Address.)
_____High school transcript
_____Essay (please see below)
Essay: Please submit type written responses to the following questions. Responses should be limited to two pages, double-spaced. |
1. Why do you want to participate in the Science and the Art of Discovery Program?
2. What can you contribute to the Science and the Art of Discovery Program?
3. How will participation in the program advance your future plans in science? |
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility for the program is reserved for students who are between their junior and senior years of high school and interested in pursuing a career in the sciences.
Submission Requirements:
Online application or printer friendly version of the application and supplemental materials are due by April 24, 2009.
All supplements must be identified with the name of applicant.
Please submit all supplemental information together . Supplemental information may be submitted either electronically or via mail according to the instructions below.
_____Electronically in MS Word or PDF format (where appropriate) to scienceoutreach@francis.edu.
_____Via mail at:
Saint Francis University
Science Outreach Center
P.O. Box 600
319 Sullivan Hall
Loretto, PA 15940
Selection Notification:
Applicants will be notified of their selection status by May 1, 2009.
Fees:
The total cost for the program is $300, and covers room, board, textbooks, and tuition for two college credits.
_____Application fee of $50 is due at time of application submission (make checks payable to Saint Francis University).
_____Registration fee upon selection into the program $250 (payable at time of acceptance).
Financial Aid:
The $50 application is required with all applications. A limited number of financial assistance grants may be available to qualifying students to cover a portion of the registration fee. Please visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to fill out a needs analysis. Please print out the FAFSA application and submit it with supplemental information as directed above.