Fact Sheet

The EMACS scholarship program at UW-Eau Claire:

· Serves talented students who are United States citizens or permanent residents and majoring in Mathematics or Computer Science/Software Engineering who also demonstrate financial need as defined by Department of Education guidelines.

· Provides scholarships of up to $3125 per year towards tuition and fees. EMACS scholars may also be eligible for additional scholarships. Scholarships are renewable with satisfactory academic progress.

· Provides scholars with faculty and peer mentoring.

· Coordinates research opportunities with faculty and internship opportunities with industry for EMACS scholars.

· Provides comprehensive career guidance, including awareness of various career opportunities, resume writing and interview skills.

· Is funded by a 4 year-$400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, which recognizes UW-Eau Claire's outstanding faculty and programs in Mathematics and Computer Science.

· Addresses the national shortage of workers trained in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Applicants must be admitted to UW-Eau Claire, and declare a major in mathematics or computer science/software engineering.

EMACS Scholars are expected to make satisfactory progress towards a degree, maintain a 3.0 grade-point average, and participate in EMACS program activities.

Application Procedures:

Prospective freshmen or transfer applicants should begin by applying for admission to UW-Eau Claire. When you receive subsequent information from UWEC, look for the EMACS Scholarship application form.

To guarantee full consideration, all materials must be received by March 1. This includes:

1) UW-Eau Claire application for admission
2) Financial Aid information including a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
[Submit to Financial Aid Office]
3) EMACS scholarship application with two letters of reference

Currently enrolled UW-Eau Claire students should complete parts 2) and 3) above and submit the scholarship application to:

EMACS Program, Department of Mathematics, UW-Eau Claire, 54701-4004

To apply for admission to UW- Eau Claire,

Apply On-Line: http://apply.wisconsin.edu/eau/undergrad
Admissions Phone: 715-836-5415
Electronic Mail: admissions@uwec.edu

Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
Schofield Hall 112
UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004

To apply for Financial Aid:

Financial Aid Office
105 Garfield Ave
Schofield Hall Rm 115
Eau Claire WI 54702-4004

Telephone: 715-836-3373

Financial Aid Online: http://www.uwec.edu/Finaid/

To view the EMACS scholarship application form visit the UW-Eau Claire Mathematics Department web page http://www.uwec.edu/Math/