Oklahoma-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
A Consortium of colleges and universities in Oklahoma seeking to improve the quantity and quality of students from underserved populations

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program is named after retired Ohio Congressman Louis Stokes, who is responsible for numerous minority focused programs through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Health (NIH).

The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) for students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is funded by a National Science Foundation grant. In 1994 several Oklahoma institutions of higher education joined Oklahoma State University to serve as a consortium with the common goal of significantly increasing the recruitment, enrollment and retention of under-represented minority students in the STEM disciplines. Currently, the Alliance is comprised of 11 institutions throughout the state. The Oklahoma program nurtures and assists students through the undergraduate program, while creating opportunities to pursue graduate degrees in their selected STEM discipline.

OK-LSAMP Scholars are provided with opportunities to interact with faculty and scientists, developing strong research experiences through academic year and summer internships; receive scientific integrity training; attend and present at local, state and national conferences; and prepare for transition into graduate programs, including GRE preparation. Funds are provided for Scholars to apply to five graduate schools during their senior year of undergraduate studies. Stipends are awarded to Scholars in the amount of $500-$2000 per semester.