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I-CAAN Scholars Program

The I-CAAN Scholars Program is a scholarship and student success initiative funded by the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (NSF S-STEM) program. The program provides financial assistance and supportive programming to foster the educational and career success of academically talented, economically-disadvantaged students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science at Lawrence Technological University.

Program Overview

The I-CAAN program provides financial assistance and supportive programming to foster the educational and career success of academically talented, economically-disadvantaged students. The program offers a range of activities and services, including:

• I-CAAN Scholarship: $15,000 in tuition support per year, for a total of $60,000 across a 4-year course of study
• I-CAAN Summer Bridge Program: a week-long program to prepare scholars for their upcoming classes and build camaraderie within the I-CAAN cohort
• Living-Learning Community: a residence hall community to build social connectedness and promote academic success
• Mentor Meals: monthly group meals to foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie amongst I-CAAN scholars and their faculty mentors
• My STEM Story Seminar Series: a seminar series to cultivate a sense of belonging and encourage growth through the universal experience of storytelling
• Success Stories Career Panel and Alumni Networking Events: biannual events to prepare I-CAAN scholars for their transition to employment or graduate school
• Blue Devil Bucks: a program to incentivize I-CAAN scholars to participate in student support programs

Eligibility

To be eligible for the I-CAAN program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Academic Talent: high school GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Financial Need: meet Pell eligibility requirements and have demonstrated unmet financial need
• First-Year, Full-Time LTU Undergraduate Student: entering LTU as a first-year, full-time student in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027 semesters
• Major: declare one of the following majors in their initial LTU application:
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics + Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Dual Major
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Application Process

The application process for the I-CAAN program involves the following steps:

1. Apply to LTU via the general LTU application
2. Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility
3. Apply to the I-CAAN Scholars Program via a secondary application
4. Submit two short essay prompts and identify two teachers or mentors to provide recommendations
5. Participate in a phone interview with the I-CAAN leadership team
6. Receive notification of acceptance into the I-CAAN program

I-CAAN Leadership Team

The I-CAAN program is led by a collaborative team of faculty and staff from across LTU's College of Arts and Sciences. The leadership team includes:

• Shannon Timmons, Ph.D., I-CAAN Program Principal Investigator, Chemistry Faculty Mentor
• Matthew Johnston, Ph.D., I-CAAN Program Co-Principal Investigator, Mathematics Faculty Mentor
• Bhubanjyoti (Bhujyo) Bhattacharya, Ph.D., I-CAAN Program Co-Principal Investigator, Physics Faculty Mentor
• Aleksandra Kuzmanov, Ph.D., I-CAAN Program Co-Principal Investigator, Biology Faculty Mentor
• Oriehi (Destiny) Anyaiwe, Ph.D., I-CAAN Program Co-Principal Investigator, Computer Science Faculty Mentor
• Yidong (Steven) Wang, Ph.D., I-CAAN Senior Personnel, Social Science Researcher
• Erika Forest, M.S., I-CAAN Senior Personnel, Program Coordinator