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Program Benefits

A strong commitment to the integration of research and teaching is something that distinguishes us from many of our peers. Here at UConn, we believe that independent scholarship and creative activity should be part of the educational process for all students, particularly historically under-represented students studying in the STEM areas. From the time they enter UConn as first-year students, we hope to engage each of our LSAMP scholars in the process of critical investigation and leadership development, ultimately enabling them to add their individual contribution to our intellectual community on campus and more broadly within society.


The LSAMP Leadership and Academic Enhancement project is an important part of our commitment to diversity and to expanding opportunities for our talented undergraduates to deepen their learning experience and maximize their development both within and outside of the classroom.


Each LSAMP Scholar Will Understand How To:

  • Thrive and achieve at a high level in the science, technology, engineering, and math areas;
  • Handle the rigors of competition in the science, technology, engineering, and math areas;
  • Effectively navigate their academic experience at the University of Connecticut;
  • Learn how to network and build relationships with diverse groups of peers, faculty, and staff;
  • Lead and follow in teams;
  • Speak effectively in public settings;
  • Participate and lead in successful study groups and review sessions;
  • Get the most out of every course that they take;
  • Write high impact resumes and market their academic credentials, leadership abilities, and work experiences;
  • Conduct and execute a graduate school search.


Additional Benefits for Each LSAMP Scholar Who Participates Fully in the Initiative Include:
  • Access to a mentoring family of peers, faculty, and administrators who will help them to troubleshoot academic, cultural, and social problems;
  • A $600 book stipend for full participation in the program ($300/paid at the end of each semester);
  • Opportunities to engage in research internships after the first year of high achievement and full participation in the program. Interns can choose to participate in a paid research project with a faculty member or work with that faculty member for academic credit.