What is CHAMPS?
Creating Holistic Advising and Mentoring in Physical Sciences (CHAMPS) is a scholarship program for Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physics, and Photonic Science and Engineering students with financial need. CHAMPS students receive scholarships (based on unmet financial need), exclusive access to priority class enrollment, additional advising and mentoring by UCF faculty and senior students, academic support programs to promote success in introductory coursework, and opportunities for paid high-impact experiences like research and internships.
CHAMPS Program Goals
The goals of the CHAMPS program are to:
- Recruit and provide scholarships to academically talented students with unmet financial need in chemistry, forensic science, physics, and photonics majors
- Retain scholars in these majors and support them to achieve on-time graduation
- Match scholars to job opportunities and/or graduate programs
CHAMPS Program Activities and Supports
In addition to existing resources at UCF that support student success, CHAMPS scholars will have access to:
- Priority class enrollment with other CHAMPS scholars.
- Enhanced advising support facilitated by other CHAMPS scholars and the CHAMPS faculty project team.
- Support to participate in the chemistry bootcamp, math bootcamp, and math LAUNCH programs to prepare scholars for success.
- Opportunities to participate in and receive financial support for unpaid experiences, such as research and internships.
- Dedicated CHAMPS tutoring support and opportunities for paid tutoring and learning assistant positions in chemistry and physics.
- Monthly CHAMPS lunches with guest speakers, networking opportunities, and professional development.
- Connections with student groups and professional organizations.