Cleveland State University
Deadline: May 15, 2009 (preference given to applications received by April 30, 2009)

Application Form

Cleveland State University will be offering scholarships for 20 incoming first year students who plan to pursue a major in one of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) disciplines. The scholarships will begin in the fall and cover the 2009-10 Academic Year. They are renewable each year for students who remain in good standing in the program until 2011-12. Students will be selected from among successful participants in one of the university's summer mathematics enrichment programs. Students who place into second semester calculus or at a higher math level do not need to participate in a summer math enrichment program to be considered. Preference will be given to students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

The goal of the program is to increase the number of students who graduate with a STEM degree. Success in STEM majors requires a relatively high level of mathematics preparation. Students will be selected for this program from among applicants who are ready to begin at second semester calculus or beyond or who successfully participate in one of our summer enrichment programs designed to enhance mathematics preparedness. One of the objectives of the Summer Scholars Program is to raise the level of mathematics preparedness of incoming first year students so that they are ready to begin their undergraduate career at or near the calculus level. Students who enroll in calculus for free begin college at the level of second semester calculus. This enables them to enroll in university physics their first semester. This improves their general level of preparation and makes it easier to graduate with a STEM degree in four or five years. It is often difficult for even a well-prepared student to complete a STEM major in four years. Nationally, the average time to completion of a bachelors degree (regardless of discipline) is 55 months for students who attend school continuously. Choose Ohio First Success in Mathematics is intended to provide participating students with a support structure that will help them succeed in their major and in their transition to work in a STEM field.

A separate application form is available here. Students should complete the Choose Ohio First application form and apply for one of the summer enrichment programs. Students may contact Ronnette Johnson about enrolling in Summer Scholars or Lauren Davis about Calculus for Free. Both Ronnette and Lauren can be reached at 216-687-5559. Applications will be accepted until May 15th. Preference will be given to applications received by April 30th. Students must be admitted to Cleveland State University.

Choose Ohio First Scholars will enroll in some of their classes as part of the Choose Ohio First Scholars cohort. The COF Scholars will attend colloquia with speakers from STEM fields in industry and academia 3 to 5 times per semester. COF Scholars will have access to supplemental instruction, tutoring and other resources to assist them in completing their STEM degree. Scholarship awards are available for up to $4,700 toward the cost of tuition based on financial need.

Summer Scholars

(For graduating high school seniors and students completing their junior year of high school and those considering entering the Choose Ohio First Success in Mathematics program in Fall, 2009 or Fall, 2010)

The New Summer Scholars Program is geared toward enhancing the academic success and preparation for college rising juniors, seniors and graduating seniors in selected area school districts. This year the six week summer program will commence on June 22nd and end on July 31st. The program operational hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Students will enroll in a mathematics course and either an English course or art history.

More information about the program is available by following the Summer Scholars link, or contact Ronnette Johnson, the Honors Advisor, at 216-687-5559 or e-mail r.s.johnson@csuohio.edu.

Calculus for Free

(For graduating high school seniors and those considering entering the Choose Ohio First Success in Mathematics program in Fall, 2008 or Fall, 2009)

Each summer, the university invites calculus-ready entering first year students to enroll in Calculus for Free. This six week summer course covers first semester calculus. For students enrolling at Cleveland State University in the fall for at least 15 credit hours, the course is free. Students must take the university's math placement exam and test ready for calculus. Preference is given to students who plan on enrolling in second semester calculus and first semester university physics in the fall term. Successful students will earn credit by exam for this course when they enroll at the University in the fall. An application form is available here. Fill it out and email it to Lauren Davis, or fax it to 216-687-5552. Alternatively, you may also mail the completed form to

Honors Program, MC219
Cleveland State University
Cleveland OH 44115
Attn: Lauren Davis, Calc for Free

For more information about the program contact Lauren Davis, the Scholars Advisor, at 216-687-5559 or e-mail l.a.davis66@csuohio.edu.

Summer STEM Academy

(For interested high school students and those considering entering the Choose Ohio First Success in Mathematics program in Fall, 2009 or Fall, 2010)

The Northeast Ohio Center of Excellence (NEOCEx) for mathematics and science education is pleased to inform you that this summer, NEOCEx will be offering 25 local high-school students the opportunity to participate in of the Northeast Ohio Mathematics Teaching Summer Academy at Cleveland State University from July 2 through August 3, 2007. This exciting experience is designed for any high school student who has completed 10th or 11th grade, and will engage her or him in learning opportunities in mathematics and teaching pedagogy, while receiving both credit for a high school math class and four hours of college credit. More information about this program is available at the Summer STEM Academy website: http://www.csuohio.edu/cehs/departments/te/stem/index.html/. Students who participate in this program may apply for a Choose Ohio First scholarship during their senior year in high school.