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Undergraduate Scholars Program
Montana State University
P.O. Box 173000
Bozeman, MT 59717-3000

usp@montana.edu

Tel: (406) 994-3561
Fax: (406) 994-6049
Location: 130 Gaines Hall

Director:
Steven Holmgren
holmgren@
chemistry. montana.edu
Application Process:
Step 3: Review and Approval
"USP has been really rewarding for me because I get to know the students very well."
-David Snepenger, professor, business marketing

The Application Process
Step One Step Two Step Three Step Four
 
After you Submit your Proposal
When you have filled out the online application, reviewed your entries and submitted the form your proposal will go to your mentor for approval. Your mentor may approve your proposal as-is or ask you to revise it. after your mentor approves the proposal it will be reviewed by an expert in your field. The USP director will decide whether to fund your proposal based on the comments provided by your mentor and the reviewer.
Evaluation Criteria
After your application materials have been received, your proposal will be judged based upon the following criteria:
Project originality and significance
Project feasibility
Your capabilities, preparation, and successful completion of appropriate coursework
Quality of the written proposal in terms of organization, spelling, and grammar
 
Receive Notification
You will receive an email, phone call, or letter concerning the acceptance or non-acceptance of your application.
 
If your application was accepted:
Make arrangements as soon as possible to meet with the USP Program Coordinator in Reid 418.
After you meet with the USP Program Coordinator, you will receive your stipend at the next payroll distribution date.
 
If your application was not accepted:
Make arrangements to discuss any problems and additional ideas regarding your proposal and application with the USP Director, Steven Holmgren.
You may revise and resubmit your application.

 

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The Application Process
Four Steps
Step 1:
Write a Proposal
Step 2:

Complete an
Application Form
Step 3:

Submit Your Application
Step 4:
Complete your
Project with a
Report and Presentation

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