Welcome! We are happy to know that you are interested in the DTG Summer Research Program and look forward to reviewing your application. If you have any questions or trouble completing this application please contact us for assistance: bridges@vcu.edu IMPORTANT: You can start this application and complete it at a later time. Scroll to the bottom of the application and hit "Save and Return." Be sure to copy or write down the Return Code that will show up on your screen. Without this code, you cannot return to the application that you started and will have to start a new one. Once you have the code, click "Close" and follow the other instructions on this page.
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Is your current address the same as your permanent address?
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Country of Citizenship:
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US Permanent Resident Alien Number:
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If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States you must have a visa to work in the US. Please tell us the name of this visa
US Work Visa Expiration Date:
This refers to the work visa in the previous question
How do you identify yourself?
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Hispanic or Latino is defined for these purposes as; A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
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1, American Indian or Alaskan Native. (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.) 2, Asian. (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.) 3, Black or African American. (A person having origins in any of the black racial groups or Africa. Terms such as "Haitian" or "Negro" can be used in addition to "Black or African American.") 4, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.) 5, White. (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.)
If you selected more than one race, please select all that apply:
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Cuba Mexico Puerto Rico South or Central America or other Spanish culture or origin
Are you a veteran?
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Do you receive any benefits from the following veterans benefit programs?
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Federal Dependent Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35) - for spouses and children of veterans who are 100% disabled Virginia Military Survivors & Dependent Education Program - for veterans who are 90-100% disabled and their spouses and children Other No
If selected other please explain:
Did you complete a FASFA application to determine your eligibility for financial aid?
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No
How are you paying for your education?
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Pell Grant Health Professional Student Loans (HPSL) Loans for Disadvantaged Student Program Scholarships from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Scholarship for Individuals with Exceptional Financial Need. Loan "Out of Pocket" Other
FASFA is the application that is filled out to see if you are eligible for aid. We are interested in knowing what type of aid you recieved after completing your FASFA application. If in doubt, select other and explain to us what you recieve.
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What was the highest level of education your parent 1 completed. For example: high school, AS/AA, BS/BA, MS/MA, PhD/MD/DDS, etc.
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What was the highest level of education your parent 2 completed. For example: high school, AS/AA, BS/BA, MS/MA, PhD/MD/DDS, etc.
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Do you have an identified disability?
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yes no don't know
Please note: Having a disability will not prevent you from participating in this program
Please share with us your thoughts on how your disability has or could impact your academic success (if at all):
Please note: Having a disability will not prevent you from participating in this program
What do you think will be the most important challenges or obstacles to completing your undergraduate degree?
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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If other, please explain:
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When did you complete that program?
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Name and Address of Diploma Granting Institution:
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Are you currently enrolled full time at a community college?
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We're sorry, but the DTG program is only available to students currently enrolled in community college.
Name of Current Community College:
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Community College Campus:
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Date first enrolled at current community college:
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Current Curriculum:
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What was your GPA as of January 1st?
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Please check off the courses you have completed at community college so far (as of Jan 1st 2023):
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Please list the course number and names of any additional courses you feel are important:
Please list the courses you are taking this semester:
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When (semester and year) do you expect to complete your Associate's degree?
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Please list any certifications you may have earned.
Please list any honors or awards you may have received:
Please describe any research-related activities in which you may have participated, now or in the past
Please note: Research experience is not a requirement for eligibility into our summer program
Please tell us about any jobs you may have held in the past (please include rough dates).
We're interested in all work experience not just science related!
Please tell us about any volunteer activities you may have participated now or in the past.
Please provide an example of a time when you failed or did not perform as you had hoped. What did you learn from this experience and what actions did you take to move forward with your life?
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What are your educational plans for the next year?
For example, do you plan to complete your Associate's degree, transfer to a 4 year college/ university or other program, or do something else?
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There is no wrong answer!
Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university?
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yes no I don't know yet
Do you aspire to continue your education after completing a B.S?
yes no I don't know yet
Do you hope to go to Medical School?
yes no I don't know yet
Do you hope to go to pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, or other professional health sciences program?
yes no I don't know yet
Do you hope to earn a Masters or PhD degree?
yes no I don't know yet
What are your career goals? (about 100 words!)
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Why are you interested in participating in the DTG Summer Research Program? (about 100 words!)
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Do you have any other questions, concerns, or anything else you would like us to know about you?
Participants in the DTG program are required to live in a dorm on the VCU campus for the duration of the program.
Exceptions will be considered. Contact us directly at bridges@vcu.edu to discuss your situation.
Letter of recommendation: One letter of recommendation from a science or math instructor your community college. Letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to us at the following email address: bridges@vcu.edu
Please provide the name and email address of the person who has agreed to provide a letter of reference for you.
If you are struggling to find someone to write a reference for you, please reach out to Drs. Shijian Chu, schu@brightpoint.edu (Brightpoint), or Jennifer Martin MartinJ@vpcc.edu (Virginia Peninsula) for assistance.
Science or Math Instructor:
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Transcript: Please email a copy of your current community college transcript and transcripts from any
other college/university to: bridges@vcu.edu
In the subject line, include your name and the word "transcript" (for example, Firstname Lastname
transcript). An official transcript is not required.
How did you learn about the DTG Program (check all that apply):
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