Achieve Scholars Program
ASP
The Achieve Scholars Program (ASP) is designed to help students in all majors in the areas of research readiness, mentorship, and academic success through the help of dedicated faculty advising and peer mentoring. ASP students will be exposed to graduate and professional development workshops and opportunities to engage in research. Freshman, Sophomore, and Incoming-Transfer students apply as Research Trainees. Juniors and continuing Seniors students apply as Peer Mentors to fellow CPP undergraduate students.
Freshman, Sophomore, Incoming-Transfer
Become a Research Trainee
Research Trainees will learn about undergraduate research, participate in program activities, workshops, peer mentoring, and advising. The program is goal oriented and students will be encouraged to apply to research opportunities like Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).
Research Trainee Program Benefits
Juniors & Continuing Seniors
Become a Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors support ASP trainees and students in OUR research programs through 1:1 mentoring. Mentors are experienced CPP students supporting mentees who are new to CPP. Mentoring topics will be related to conducting research, utilizing campus resources, and communicating with faculty. Mentors receive training in those topics by enrolling in CPU 4990 to supplement their personal experiences....
Peer Mentor Program Benefits
ASP Student Impact
The Achieve Scholars Program at Cal Poly Pomona provides a pathway for students to connect to research, while also giving them valuable graduate and professional training. Exposure to research has significant positive impacts upon students’ academic careers. Students who participate in undergraduate research have increased retention and graduation rates, as well as higher GPAs. They are also more likely to attend graduate school, and work in fields related to their field of study. Furthermore, STEM employers are more likely to hire employees who possess research experience.
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Prospective Students FAQ
- When do application open and when is the deadline to apply?
- Applications open in the Spring. Deadlines are to be determined.
- Who qualifies?
- Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students from all majors with good academic standing.
- What GPA or SAT math score requirement is needed to apply?
- 3.0 or higher, SAT math score of 450.
- Do I need a letter or recommendation as an incoming Freshman or Transfer Student?
- No, letters are optional but we accept letters from a high school teacher, faculty from CPP or another institution, or a professional employment supervisor.
- What type of financial assistance do you get through Achieve?
- All Peer Mentors receive a $400 stipend.
- What are the requirements to attain funding?
- The $400 stipend will be distributed at the completion of the Achieve Scholars Program course (class counts towards Area E of the General Education Requirement).
- How many scholarships are offered every year?
- 60 (but may fluctuate up or down depending on need).
Active Students FAQ
- Can I reapply?
- Yes, but you must maintain good academic standing.
- Do I need a letter or recommendation if I am reapplying?
- No, Achieve Scholars Program continuing students only need to maintain good standing but may reapply every year.
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