Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MAMP and IMAGE? 

The MAMP (Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation) Program includes all efforts at meeting the objectives of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. The main goal of which is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who graduate in STEM majors and go on to pursue an advanced degree in a graduate program. The students participating in the MAMP program are often called IMAGE students or IMAGE scholars. IMAGE stands for increasing minority access to graduate education.

How can I become an IMAGE scholar?

To be considered an IMAGE scholar, you must be in a STEM major at a 4 year university, be a member in good standing in the MAMP program, and obtain at least a 3.5 GPA. If your GPA drops below a 3.0 you may be placed on probation.

What are the STEM majors?

The STEM majors are anything related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. A complete listing of STEM majors at Delta State may be found here.

What support services are provided?

We provide a host of support services, including access to workshops and seminars, study sessions, mentoring, access to a book loan program and test bank, encouragement and support, travel to participate in conferences, and financial assistance.