UVI's Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) program is offering a variety of scholarships and financial support for students enrolled in science and mathematics programs scheduled for the summer and fall of 2007 and the spring of 2008. More than $240,000 is available as direct support to UVI students majoring in the areas of physics, computer science, process technology, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and psychology.

"The ECS program provides students with various opportunities to promote excellence," said Dr. Robert Stolz, associate professor of mathematics at UVI. "These programs include scholarships, research stipends, research traineeships for students working with faculty, summer support for undergraduate student research and travel." Stolz said the support is funded through programs offered by federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institutes of Health. Click here for a summary chart of UVI scholarship and research opportunities. (Free PDF reader.)

To be considered, students must be admitted to UVI, complete an application form, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (2.0 minimum for some programs), apply for FASFA (federal financial aide), and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Emerging Caribbean Scientist Program applications are due on March 1, 2007.

For access to online applications and detailed information related to the programs, visit the ECS website - http://ecs.uvi.edu/ - or call the Division of Science and Mathematics' Emerging Caribbean Scientists Program at (340) 693-1232. Send email to ecs@uvi.edu.