Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) in STEM
The Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics is a collaborative effort sustained by a coalition of 14 colleges and universities throughout Florida and Georgia. The mission is to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students statewide who complete undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields (STEM).
Program Contact:
Professor Bryce Wakefield
(904) 779-4071
Cecil Center, Room A-101F
fglsamp@fscj.edu
Program Overview and Benefits
FGLSAMP is a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored program with Florida A&M University serving as the lead institution of the 14-member alliance.
At Florida State College at Jacksonville, the FGLSAMP program provides the following:
- Scholarship/stipends
- Peer networking
- Academic support
- Research and internship opportunities
- Attendance at STEM-related conferences and fairs
- STEM recognition at Commencement
- Professional development
Program Eligibility
- Be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Participate in the schedule of activities during the academic term
- Adhere to the program guidelines as established by the FGLSAMP Coordinator and the National Science Foundation
Application Information
To apply, download the FGLSAMP fillable application and email the completed application along with letters of recommendation to fglsamp@fscj.edu.
Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) funding has been provided by the National Science Foundation, award number HRD2009310.