South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation (SCAMP)
Multicultural Center
207 Calhoun St
The Yellow House
on the corner of Pitt and Calhoun
Office 843-953-5660
FAX 843-953-5676
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston SC 29492
What is SCAMP? “South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation“
The National Science Foundation funds SCAMP for minority students (African American, Hispanic, and Native American) interested in pursuing a degree in science or math. SCAMP, an accelerated summer bridge program provides students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) an opportunity to challenge themselves academically and increase their chances for success by preparing them for what to expect in these career fields and by sharpening their academic skills. Living and learning arrangements in residence halls are available to all SCAMP program participants.
SCAMP is held in conjunction with the SPECTRA program during Summer II Session (July 8 – August 7, 2008). Eligible students selected to enroll in the SCAMP program will register for two courses- Freshman Seminar and a special section of a college level pre-calculus course. This course emphasizes the concepts and skills that are required for all science and mathematics majors. There is a complementary Mathematics Lab, which will meet, under the supervision of an outstanding mathematics professor for approximately two hours every day, Monday through Friday.
Students will receive four (4) hours of college credit once they have passed the course. In addition, the student may receive a scholarship ($500 - $1000) during the 2008/09 academic year if they enroll in Calculus (MATH 120) at the College of Charleston, in Fall 2008. SCAMPers are required to attend a mathematics workshop for Calculus (MATH 120) as well.
Students participating in the Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics track will be eligible to participate in other South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation (SCAMP) programs. These programs are designed to maximize the students’ best chances for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics throughout their academic career at the College of Charleston.
Eligibility Requirements:
- SAT Mathematics Score Range: 550 – 700
- Must have taken and passed Trigonometry, Algebra 3 or
Pre-calculus - Must have a high “A or B” academic average based on a 4.0 scale
- Must attend SPECTRA program from July 6- August 7, 2008; SPECTRA application must be submitted by June 1, 2008. (Acceptance into the SPECTRA program does not guarantee acceptance into the SCAMP program)
- If student has taken an “AP” mathematics course, please submit AP scores as soon as possible.
The deadline for the SCAMP Summer Program is June 1, 2008. There are only fifteen spaces available, so you are strongly urged to apply early. In the event spaces for the SCAMP summer program is filled prior to June 1, 2008, we will place your name on a waiting list.
If you have any questions about this program please contact the director, of SCAMP, Christine Moore.
Christine L. Moore, M.B.A.
Homepage: http://www.cofc.edu/~cmoore/
Office phone: (843) 953-4997
E-mail: moorec@cofc.edu
The Summer SCAMP Program Application is below.
Printable PDF Verision of SCAMP Information and Application