The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). All eligibility criteria for participation in LSAMP are determined by NSF guidelines and compliance standards. These requirements are established to ensure consistency across all LSAMP programs nationwide and to align with the goals set forth by the NSF. Please note that eligibility is strictly guided by NSF policy and cannot be altered at the institutional or program level. For more information on NSF eligibility standards, please visit the NSF LSAMP Program Overview.