The Minnesota Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

North Star Scholars

North Star Scholars advance their academic success by participating in and contributing to North Star Alliance programs.

  • For attending a minimum number of events or developing a research proposal they receive a stipend.
  • Larger stipends are available for scholars participating in undergraduate research.
  • Scholars also become eligible to apply for North Star Fellow positions.

Selection criteria for North Star Scholars based on holistic review of applications:

  • Declaration of a major or expressed intent to major in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) discipline
  • Willingness to participate and contribute to activities of the Alliance
  • Evidence of a commitment to the goal of broadening participation in STEM
Downloads
[file] Scholar plan 09-10.doc
[file] Scholar plan fulfillment 09-10.doc
[file] North Star Scholars Application 09-10 final.doc
[file] North Star Scholars Application 10-11 final.doc