Millennium Scholars Program

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Current Scholars

Est. 2013

To cultivate a community of STEM scholars who will produce sustainable solutions to global challenges and actively engage as thought leaders in society

MSP Expects All Scholars To:

  • Prioritize social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being
  • Maintain 3.5 GPA
  • Live out the program’s Pillars of Success: Accountability, Cohesiveness, Academic Excellence, Vision, Character, Respect, and Resilience
  • Summer Bridge Completion
  • Enroll in MSP courses and seminar
  • Meet regularly with Assistant Program Directors
  • Attend all MSP activities ( family meetings, Stress Busters, etc.)
  • Participate in STEM Research; Summer and Academic Year
  • Live in the MSP living and learning community for first two years
  • Meet the academic requirements of their major departments and the MSP program
  • Give back to their community through participation in community service opportunities
  • Be an active participant in the MSP and Penn State community
  • Explore student engagement opportunities
  • Delay joining fraternity or sorority until junior year
  • Complete a Senior Research Thesis or Publication
  • Apply to graduate PhD programs
  • Meet regularly with First Year Assistant Program Director
  • Enroll in First Year Class
  • Enroll in MSP Seminar
  • Apply to no less than 15 REU

*These are general expectations.

  • Meet regularly with Second Year Assistant Program Director
  • Enroll in Second Year Class
  • Enroll in MSP Seminar
  • Apply to no less than 12 REU
  • Join or continue to work in a Penn State research lab
  • Identification of Thesis Supervisor, April 1st

*These are general expectations.

  • Meet regularly with Third Year Assistant Program Director
  • Enroll in Third Year Class
  • Enroll in MSP Seminar
  • Join or continue to work in a Penn State research lab
  • Study for and take GRE and/or MCAT exams during third year
  • Prepare applications and apply to at least 5 graduate programs during third and fourth years
  • Begin working with Thesis Supervisor, Fall
  • Submit Thesis proposal, March 1st

*These are general expectations.

  • Meet regularly with Fourth Year Assistant Program Director
  • Enroll in MSP Seminar
  • Prepare applications and apply to at least 5 graduate programs during third and fourth years

Go to the Senior Thesis page for more details

*These are general expectations.

Scholar’s Declaration of Excellence

 

Excellence requires sacrifice and commitment. It is the direct result of the chances, choices, and changes that we have made. Excellence can only be achieved through the development of good habits, consistent hard work, and resilience in the face of challenges. We move forward with unwavering focus on the goal and clarity in mission.

We are determined to sacrifice now and live the rest of our lives like champions.

FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS