SPARA Program
CSU STEM Pathways & Research Alliance
The CSU STEM Pathways & Research Alliance program is a project of the The California
State University system.
Program activities and possible compensation, first and second year students summer
career awareness
- Supplemental Instruction.
- Academic year workshops and science seminars.
Program activities and possible compensation, third and fourth year students
- Supplemental Instruction.
- Academic year workshops and seminars.
- Attend professional conferences.
- Support for registration & travel.
- Participation in supervised research with faculty.
- Up to $4000/year stipend.
Eligibility Requirements
- US citizen or permanent resident.
- Enrolled as an undergraduate major in a science, technology or math discipline (or
have an expressed interest in pursuing a STEM baccalaureate degree).
Interested in applying to the SPARA program?
If you have any questions about applying to the SPARA program, please feel free to
contact ctree@csusm.edu.