Benefits of being an ARK-LSAMP Scholar include:
- $900/semester stipend
- $1,200 stipend plus free room and board for attending the Summer Institute before your freshman year
- In-depth academic advising and mentoring
- Opportunity to attend enrichment activities, be part of a learning community, and develop friendships
- Opportunity to conduct research and present at conferences
- Preparation for post-bachelor’s degree schooling and jobs in STEM fields
Other benefits include:
- Learning to achieve at a high level in the science, technology, engineering, and math areas
- Learning how to network and with a diverse group of peers, faculty, and staff
- Learning to work in groups and develop team work and leadership skills
- Learning to speak effectively in public settings
- Getting the most out of every course that you take
- Writing high impact resumes and marketing your academic credentials, leadership abilities, and work experiences
- Participating in STEM internships