A.S.P.I.R.E. & R.O.A.D. to PhD

Graduate A.S.P.I.R.E Program

• Academic Success Program in Research Empowerment

  
  Graduating Scholars at Fall 2022 ASPIRE/ROAD Banquet

  Applications for Spring 2023 are open.

  For questions, please contact The Graduate and Professional School at aspireroad@shsu.edu.

  To apply, please submit the following Graduate A.S.P.I.R.E. Program Application to The Graduate and Professional School

  The Graduate and Professional School A.S.P.I.R.E. scholars’ program provides minority graduate students with networking, mentoring, and academic success programming to promote professional development and to strengthen their graduate school experience. Program training consists of professional development in teaching/classroom management, career planning and communication skills, academic success seminars, and mentoring experiences to facilitate a smooth adjustment to the academic rigor of graduate education.  In addition, ASPIRE scholars attend a series of external workshops as well as cultural and other educational activities. As an added benefit, A.S.P.I.R.E. provides financial assistance, which is contingent upon the successful completion of program requirements.

• A.S.P.I.R.E Application

  Apply here

  ASPIRE Application

  Summer/Fall  2023

  Application CLOSES: Friday, 28, April 2023, at 11:59 pm CT 

  Interviews (In-Person or Zoom): Wednesday - Friday, May 17-19 2023

  Acceptance Notifications Sent:  Friday, May 26, 2023

R.O.A.D. to PhD Program

• Resource & Outreach for Academic Diversity

  

   Graduating Scholars & Program Admin at Spring 2022 ASPIRE/ROAD Banquet

  Applications for Summer/Fall 2023 are closed.

  For questions, please contact The Graduate and Professional School at aspireroad@shsu.edu.

  The R.O.A.D. to Ph.D. program provides qualified students with the tools to adjust smoothly to the academic rigor of doctoral education.  Inspired by research completed at the Council of Graduate Schools, the R.O.A.D. to the Ph.D. delivers holistic student mentoring and academic student support by:

  1) Providing networking and academic success training of doctoral students from admission all the way through completion;

  2) Working with candidates on individualized completion goals and career preparation. Doctoral students will work with the Graduate and Professional School staff and disciplinary faculty mentors to build a comprehensive plan of research and professional development.

  3) As an added benefit, A.S.P.I.R.E. provides financial assistance, which is contingent upon the successful completion of program requirements.

• R.O.A.D Application

  Apply here

  R.O.A.D. Application

  Summer/Fall  2023

  Application CLOSES: Friday, 28, April 2023, at 11:59 pm CT 

ASPIRE/ROAD at TGPS Civic Engagement Day

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