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Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
Application Postmark deadline is May 9, 2008
Incomplete applications will not be considered!
The SIMS Program is open to any science, engineering, or mathematics student who meets all of the following requirements:
- Must intend to major in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics at UCSB.
- Must intend to enroll as an undergraduate at UCSB for Fall 2008.
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
All applicants must complete all of the following:
- Application Form - click here to DOWNLOAD Application (pdf file) or DOWNLOAD Application (word document).
- Statement of Interest explaining why you are interested in pursuing a degree in science. In particular, we would like to know about your interest in science/engineering and your ability to work with groups of people. BE SPECIFIC - for example, you might discuss how a particular experience or person inspired you to study science. Your statement should be typed, and at most one page long.
- Copy of your Unofficial High School Transcript. If you have taken college courses, please include those transcripts.
- Letter of Recommendation from a science/mathematics instructor or employer who is familiar with your scientific skills. You may send up to 2 letters, but only 1 is required. An electronic version of the form letter may be downloaded here: DOWNLOAD Rec Form (pdf file) or DOWNLOAD Rec Form (word document). Letter of Recommendation may be must be enclosed in a signed and sealed envelope with your application materials.
All application materials must be submitted via mail to:
M. Ofelia Aguirre
SIMS Program
1207 Elings Hall
California NanoSystems Institute
University of California
Santa Barbara CA 93106-6105
Phone: (805) 893-7472
Fax: (805) 893-6132
Email: sims@cnsi.ucsb.edu