Our Mission
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program is committed to supporting the success of students from racially underrepresented groups pursuing and earning a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). With support from the National Science Foundation and the Provost's Office at PSU, we provide mentorship, activities, events, and opportunities for students at Portland State University or from our local community colleges.
Who We Serve
Our workshops and social events are open to all PSU students and LSAMP community college partners. However, to be eligible for any stipend-funded activities, students must be fully eligible to participate in the program. To be LSAMP eligible, students must self-identify as a member of any of the following groups: Black/African American, Latino/Latine, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Native Alaskan, Pacific Islander; AND be a declared STEM major (excludes Psychology and Public Health majors, includes Architecture); AND is an undergraduate student who is a permanent resident or U.S. citizen. Learn more about our primary funding source and program eligibility at NSF.gov
If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility, please contact us directly at lsamp@pdx.edu. We are often able to connect students to other sources of support at PSU.