Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

FAQs

Below are answers to common questions about the New England Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. If you don't find the needed information in the information below, please feel free to contact us.

How do I apply for a LSAMP supported program?
Each program is administered differently. It is best that you contact the Project Director at your alliance university for information. You can also request information on the contact page.

Are all fields requiring a scienftific background supported?
No. Only the majors that are considered NSF STEM majors are supported.

Must I be a US citizen to apply?
Students must be either US citizens or permanent residents. Any student classified as an international student is not eligible.

I am interested in applying for graduate school. How can LSAMP at my campus help me?
Many of the universities in the NE LSAMP have research programs. The research programs introduce the challenge of advanced academic work and expose students to independent learning, thus preparing students for graduate work.

Who is Louis Stokes?
Louis Stokes is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1968, Louis Stokes was recognized as the most prominent civil rights lawyer in Cleveland. He also served as the main political advisor to his brother, Carl Stokes, who was the first African-American mayor of a major U.S. city (Cleveland, OH). As a cofounder of the Congressional Black Caucus, he perceives his role as champion of the underclass.