What is the New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP)?

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, this Alliance represents a partnership of New Mexico's two-year and four-year colleges and universities. The goal of the New Mexico AMP is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities earning their baccalaureate degrees in the fields of science, math, engineering and technology.

Who is it for?

This program is designed for underrepresented ethnic minority students, specifically Hispanics, African Americans, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, or Pacific Islanders who plan to obtain a bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Chemistry
  
• Computer Science
  
• Engineering or Engineering Technology
  
• Geosciences
  
• Life Sciences (Biology)
  
• Mathematics
  
• Physics/Astronomy

How can New Mexico AMP help me?

NMSU-Carlsbad provides a variety of special support services, such as:

• Scholarships
  
• SMET 101 (specialized course offering)
  
• Informative meetings & group activities
  
• Summer Bridge Program
  
• Field Trips

Will courses I complete at NMSU-Carlsbad transfer to other universities?

Yes! NMSU-Carlsbad is an accredited college that offers courses to meet many of the freshman and sophomore level courses required for baccalaureate degree programs. Most courses, if not all, are transferable to public institutions in New Mexico and throughout the United States.

Scholarship Assistance

You may be eligible for a $200, $300, $400, or $500 scholarship. Assistance may be available if you meet the qualifications. For more information please stop by the Career Development Center, Room 207 or call (505) 234-9337.

How can I apply and get more information?

Contact:
Mario Carrasco
New Mexico AMP
Institutional Coordinator
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone: (505) 234-9223
Email: mcarrasco@cavern.nmsu.edu

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. This material was developed under Grant HRD-9802223.