BOSS II Application

NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Application

Preferential consideration is given to applications received by April 15, 2024
A grant awarded to UWA by the National Science Foundation will allow up to 10 students per year the opportunity to participate in a scholarship and mentoring program designed to help them achieve their academic and career goals.

Applicant’s eligibility:
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National or U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Will be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) at UWA.
- Major in one of the biological and environmental sciences offerings
- Demonstrate academic potential or ability (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0). *
- Standardized test scores, ACT or SAT (22 minimum or 1000 minimum, respectively).*
- Demonstrate financial need, defined for undergraduate students by the U.S. Department of Education guidelines for need-based federal financial aid.
- Scholarship renewal is based on meeting the above requirements and achieving a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Nursing students are not eligible
  *Will consider slightly lower scores
Successful applicants will receive:
1. $8,500 scholarship assistance per student per academic year (maximum of 4 years).
2. Academic advising and assistance.
3. Professional development activities.
4. Career services and counseling.
5. Peer mentoring.
6. Faculty mentoring.
To retain the UWA BOSS II scholarship for the maximum of four (4) years, recipients must:
1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
2. Maintain full-time status at UWA .
3. Demonstrate satisfactory progress towards a degree in biological and environmental sciences.
4. Participate in all required events in the program (including, but not limited to, regular group meetings and mentor meetings; typically, there are only 6 – 7 meetings per semester).
5. Regularly check and respond to scholarship program-related communications.
For further information, contact:

Dr. Mustafa Morsy, Principal Investigator email: mmorsy@uwa.edu Tel: 205-652-5541
Applicant's Name*

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Applicant's Address*

Street Address

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Cell Phone Number
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Social Security Number
UWA uses Social Security Numbers (SSN) for student identification purposes. Providing your SSN is voluntary. If you do not provide this number, your application will still be processed. This data is requested for purposes of administration and program evaluation. Your SSN may also be used to create summary information about UWA BOSS II program through data matched with other state and federal agencies.
Date of Birth*

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The University of West Alabama does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.
Providing the following demographic information is voluntary. The data may be used to create summary information for UWA and to provide it to the National Science Foundation in summary form. Please review the following criteria carefully and check any item that applies to you.
Gender
Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino AmericanBlack or African AmericanIndian or Alaskan NativeAsianWhite or CaucasianNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Are you a U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident?

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Are you currently attending high school?

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Did any of your parents or grandparents complete college? (In other words, select "no" if you are the first in your family to attend college)

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Are you eligible for financial aid?

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Have you applied to attend UWA?*

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Proposed Major(s) of Study at UWA*

Biology MajorBiology Major: Teacher CertificationCell and Molecular Biology MajorConservation and Field Biology MajorConservation and Field Biology: Forestry Dual DegreeConservation and Field Biology: Wildlife Dual DegreeEnvironmental Science MajorMarine Biology Major
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High School Attended*
School Address*

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High School GPA*
Year of High School Graduation*
ACT/SAT Score*
How did you hear about UWA?*
Degrees, Diplomas or Certifications (including date of completion)*
Personal Statement*

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A Contact Who Can Always Reach You*

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Relationship*
Contact Phone Number*
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Contact Address

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Contact Email
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Teachers who will provide the letter of recommendations:
Recommender 1*

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Recommender 2*

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Acknowledgment/Release
I have read and understood the criteria for the BOSS II scholarship.
I understand that applying does not guarantee an award.
I know that my BOSS II Scholarship might affect other financial aid awards.
I give The University of West Alabama permission to release information to the National Science Foundation, along with demographic and academic information, as required for grant funding.
I understand that the award is given annually and renewable based on meeting the criteria of renewal.
I authorize the Review Committee to access my transcripts and financial aid information to confirm my UWA BOSS II Scholarship eligibility.
I attest that I have read and understood the information in this application and that all information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature*

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Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please check that each of the following items are included before submitting your application:
1- A complete scholarship application form.
2- A typed 250 to 300-word personal statement
3- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher who knows the student well and can assess his potential for success in biology, should be submitted online by the recommenders at www.uwaboss.com/recommend.
4- Additionally, the UWA Offices of Admission and Financial Aid must have student’s high school transcripts with ACT and SAT scores and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results by the scholarship deadline.

Please, submit your complete application package by April 15, 2024
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NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Application

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Teachers who will provide the letter of recommendations:

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