To be eligible, a student must have U.S. citizenship, a minimum of 2.8 grade point average, and major in math, science or engineering. Last year over 500 students applied for GEM master s and Ph.D. fellowships, and more than 200 were awarded for this upcoming academic year. The signing of the agreement is the culmination of a two-year effort by the organizations. This is an effort to encourage regional participation, to broaden the scope of activities and to add a consistency to the relationship. We bring qualified Hispanic students to the table.
GEM provides the link to the funding.
Hispanic students have, in the past, applied for and been granted GEM fellowships. With the agreement between SHPE and GEM, the organizations hope to increase the number of SHPE students who apply for the program and, ultimately, achieve a graduate degree in math, science or engineering. SHPE and GEM will seek ways to collaborate on an ongoing basis to compliment their respective missions. As the oldest and largest organization for Hispanics in the sciences, SHPE seeks out partnerships with like-minded organizations. Chartered in 1976, GEM is jointly sponsored by a consortium of university and employer members.