STEP Scholars Application 2022 - Form Builder

LAST Name*

FIRST Name*

Middle Name

Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)*

Currently, I am thinking about majoring in (check all that apply):*

Agricultural Science

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Other majors/areas I'm also thinking about are:

I am planning on attending Truman State University beginning Fall 2022.*

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no

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VERY IMPORTANT: Periodically, we ("Team STEP") will need to communicate with you about your application status. Please provide reliable contact information (it could be yours or a parent/guardian's) that will be checked regularly for updates from the STEP Office. Each year we have students who miss opportunities because they didn't see our emails in time. Don't let this be you!

Please provide the best email.*

Please provide the best phone number.*

I authorize Team STEP to communicate with my high school to ensure the receipt of my high school transcript.*

Yes

No

List the name of the high school that you attend (including city and state).*

Name of your high school Guidance Counselor.

Guidance Counselor email address.

Please list the courses you are planning to take in the spring of your senior year.*

The following three essays questions will help us get to know you. You can either (1) type your response in the space provided below, or (2) type it in another software program and then cut and paste it below. Your responses need not be lengthy, 250-500 words should be sufficient. Your response is an important component to your application and we appreciate the time you take to give us a well thought-out explanation.

Essay 1 Please take a few minutes to tell us why you are interested in coming to Truman and participating in our program.*

Essay 2 "Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science." Ralph Waldo Emerson, American author

Share what science is and what it means to you.*

Essay 3 Some of the greatest scientists made their best discoveries after many failures, challenges, and in the face of adverse situations out of their control. How have you grown personally and/or academically during the COVID-19 pandemic?*

The following demographic data is only being collected for reporting purposes. There are no demographic stipulations for inclusion in the program.

Which of the following best represents your racial or ethnic heritage. Please select all that apply.

Black, African-American

Hispanic, Latino

Native American

Alaskan Native

Native Pacific Islander

White, Caucasian

Asian

I am a first-generation college student.

You are considered a first-generation college student if you meet one of the following: 1) neither of your natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate degree (4-year degree), or 2) prior to the age of 18, you regularly resided with and received support from only one parent who did not receive a baccalaureate degree, or 3) prior to the age of 18, you did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or an adoptive parent.

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No

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Please specify an email address for confirmation of submission. The confirmation email explains the additional documentation required to complete your application. Please look for this email and contact the STEP Office at step@truman.edu if you have any questions.*