The Kalamazoo College PRIME (Promoting Research, Inclusivity, Mentoring, and Experience) Scholars program is funded by a special grant from the National Science Foundation. PRIME Scholars will give you access to the people and resources you need to be a successful STEM student.
Who: A cohort of 10 STEM-interested students in the entering class of 2022
What: $7,500 scholarships and additional benefits for PRIME Scholars, renewable through your senior year
Where: STEM departments at Kalamazoo College (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry Computer Science, Math, Physics)
Why: The United States needs an educated science workforce to create new knowledge, products, and services for everyone’s benefit
How: Apply by April 15, 2022
We look forward to hearing from you.
What is the program and what is different than a normal K experience?
| Exclusive PRIME Scholar Benefits | Why are these important? |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Receive $7,500 of scholarship money annually as you pursue a STEM degree. |
| Special Advisor/Faculty Mentor | Work closely with a faculty mentor. You are guaranteed to get a STEM faculty member as your first-year academic advisor. You and your advisor will work to tailor your Kalamazoo College experience to your interests. |
| Summer Research | Get valuable experience. Summer research provides experience that employers, graduate schools, and professional schools are looking for. There are funded summer research fellowships only available to PRIME Scholars. |
| Special Recognition | Add to your resume. With campus recognition and activities only available to PRIME Scholars, you will start building your K Story. |
| Built-in Community | Meet new students. Form study groups. Make lasting relationships with professors who are committed to help you succeed in STEM. |
| Peer Mentors | Learn from the insiders. You will have a peer mentor who took the same classes and can give you help in making your transition to college successful. |
| Field Trips | See STEM in the real world. PRIME Scholars will take trips to local STEM-focused companies to see what you can do with a STEM major. Each PRIME cohort will also make a STEM Trek, a career immersion experience. Your cohort will travel to a major research center and explore STEM careers by meeting with and learning from professionals in the field, often Kalamazoo College alumni and friends. |