At Stevens, high-achieving undergraduate students have a unique opportunity to join an exclusive program not duplicated anywhere else in the world. The Pinnacle Scholars Program is a prestigious program for undergraduate students who want to push the boundaries of their education even further.
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Selected students have the opportunity to participate in original, advanced research projects under the guidance of full-time Stevens faculty, are eligible for an annual stipend and have the option to pursue an accelerated master’s program. Among its many advantages, this highly-regarded program gives undergraduates a leg up in the job market and/or advancement to competitive graduate and doctoral studies.
Program Benefits
Pinnacle Scholars have access to a stipend of up to $5,000 for a maximum of three undergraduate summers. The stipend is available to students participating in one of the following activities:
Summer research under the supervision of a Stevens faculty member.
An international experience (e.g., study abroad, international internship, service abroad, research abroad). All programs must be approved by the Office of International Programs.
An annual cultural passport for exciting and engaging cultural events (e.g., plays and musicals, sporting events, operas, symphonies, art exhibits). This passport will allow you to experience the vibrant cultural opportunities available only in the New York City metropolitan area and network with fellow scholars.
The opportunity to enroll in special honors and research seminars that provide support and guidance for your research activities.
Individualized mentoring and advisement.
The option to participate in the Accelerated Master's Program, which provides the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree sequentially.
Additional peer mentoring and support is provided to freshmen through the Pinnacle Peer Advisor program. Peer Advisors are upper-class Scholars who serve as an additional resource to a small group of Pinnacle freshmen throughout their first year, helping freshmen acclimate to Stevens and learn more about the Pinnacle Program resources and opportunities.
Program Requirements
First-year applicants can indicate their interest in the program during the application process. To further demonstrate their commitment, applicants are required to submit an additional essay articulating their passion for the program. Candidates may also be contacted for an interview. Invitations for the Pinnacle Scholars Program are made at the time of admission and based on your academic record and potential impact at Stevens. If you are selected to be a Pinnacle Scholar, you will be notified in your admissions acceptance letter and will have the option to confirm or decline your acceptance.
You may remain in the program for up to eight academic semesters provided you maintain a 3.2 GPA and make satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, which is reviewed annually.
Accelerated Master's Program
The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) provides high-achieving students with the opportunity to begin taking graduate-level courses during their undergraduate studies, enabling them to earn both an undergraduate and master's degree in less time than usual while giving them the edge they need to succeed in launching successful careers. Students must enroll in the AMP to complete the sequential undergraduate and graduate degrees and meet its requirements.