Louis Stokes Alliance For Minority Participation

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-AMP) program is a four-year academic program designed to increase and retain historically underrepresented minority students in STEM fields.

The program offers enrichment opportunities such as mentoring, counseling, networking, tutoring, and special access to professional and community development opportunities.

Apply to the Program

Learn more about applying for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-AMP) program for both incoming, first-year students and currently enrolled College of Charleston students.
  • Incoming First-Year Students
    Incoming freshmen may apply to the LS-AMP Program after being accepted to the College of Charleston. Eligible students will be invited via email.

     

    Benefits of being an LS-AMP Scholar:

    • Eligible students will receive an annual stipend of up to $500 during the academic year.
    • Access to funding to enhance your education through international study, professional conferences, and undergraduate research opportunities.
    • Enhanced support as a member of a community of undergraduate scholars with connections to professional and peer mentors to achieve in STEM courses and beyond.
    • Preparation and guidance towards graduate or professional school with bi-monthly research and professional development meetings and career counseling.
    • Leadership opportunities, engagement in community service projects, and tutoring.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Math placement score of 5 or more.
    • SAT Mathematics Score Range: 580-670 or ACT Mathematics score of 24-31 and High School GPA 4.0 or higher.
    • Must have taken and passed Algebra 3 and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus with a grade of A or B.
    • Must have a high "A or B" academic average based on a 5.0 scale.
    • Be able to take a Pre-Calculus or Introductory Calculus course in the Fall.

      Note: Students who have taken any "AP" mathematics courses should submit AP scores as soon as possible. Also, students who have taken mathematics coursework at another college while in high school (dual enrollment) must submit an official transcript to the College of Charleston’s Registrar's Office. 

    Recommended Math Classes

    Because all science and engineering majors require a strong foundation in mathematics, we strongly encourage our scholars to register for the appropriate math classes during their first semester.

    Based on their math placement determined during admission, eligible students will register for one of the following math class options during the Fall semester:

    1. MATH 111, Pre-Calculus (4 credits) and accompanied Lab support, MATH 111S (1 credit), or
    2. MATH 120 Introductory Calculus (4 credits) and accompanied Lab support, MATH 120S (1 credit), or
    3. MATH 220 or MATH 250 (depending on the major requirements and a requisite high math placement)

    All courses emphasize the concepts and skills that are required for all science majors.

    NOTE: The application deadline for Fall 2024 is July 31, 2024.

    2024 LS-AMP Application
  • Currently Enrolled Students

    Currently-enrolled sophomores and juniors may apply to the LS-AMP Program during September of each year. More information about the program is available on The Hub.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Underrepresented minority as defined by the National Science Foundation (African-American, Hispanic American, Pacific Islander, or Native American)
    • Citizen or legal resident of the United States
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Undergraduate student seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in: Astrophysics, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Geosciences, Geology, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physics, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
    • Student must attend the College of Charleston
    • Student must intend to pursue graduate studies and conduct undergraduate research with a faculty mentor
    • Complete LS-AMP application by September 31

    NOTE: The application window for 2024 is from September 1-31, 2024. Please check back for the 2024 application.

    Current Student LS-AMP Application

LS-AMP is an initiative of the National Science Foundation and is a part of the South Carolina Alliance of the LS-AMP programs.