This $1.69 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support scholarships for 105 low-income students pursuing STEM degrees over six years at four Montana institutions. The University of Montana leads this collaboration with Salish Kootenai College, Blackfeet Community College, and Montana Technological University. The project aims to increase STEM retention and graduation rates through individual mentoring, peer support networks,...
This $1.62 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support scholarships for 105 low-income Native American and rural students pursuing two- and four-year STEM degrees at four Montana institutions over six years. Salish Kootenai College, Inc. will lead the collaboration with the University of Montana, Montana Technological University, and Blackfeet Community College to provide scholarships and coordinated student supports....
This $750,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will fund scholarships and academic support services for up to 43 students pursuing associate's degrees in STEM fields at Feather River Community College over six years. The official federal grant program is the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education program under the STEM Education component of NSF, which supports the development of the nation's STEM education...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will provide $1,495,612 to Mount Saint Mary's University over six years to support scholarships for low-income students pursuing STEM degrees. Specifically, the Expanding Financial and Support Systems for Scholars in STEM project will award scholarships of $10,000 per year for up to four years to 25 students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or mathematics. In addition to financial...
This Project Grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to address the critical need for developing highly effective STEM teacher leaders in high-need school districts in Montana. The $1,519,175 award to Montana State University will support the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of 26 STEM Master Teacher Fellows (MTFs) from seven high-need school districts across rural and American Indian communities in...
The National Science Foundation awarded Flathead Valley Community College $749,999 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) from January 2023 through December 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields among low-income and high-achieving undergraduates through scholarships, community building initiatives and mental health support services. Specifically, the college will provide $30 unique students annually with up to...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,447,429 Project Grant to North Dakota State College of Science under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support scholarships for low-income students pursuing associate's degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Over the six-year period from October 2022 to September 2028, the college will provide scholarships to at least 70 students, with approximately 85% pursuing career and technical education degrees. In addition...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, funded under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will provide $2,471,686 to Montgomery College over six years to support the retention and graduation of 90 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing associate degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, and networking/wireless technologies. The grant will fund an average annual scholarship of $12,000 per student, along with academic, peer, and professional support...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $999,978 project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology on February 15, 2021. The grant will fund scholarships, mentoring, and evidence-based study skills programs to support undergraduate student success in science and engineering through January 31, 2026. As a Hispanic-serving institution located in Socorro, New Mexico, the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will leverage...
This $999,764 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a 6-year initiative at Monmouth College to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM disciplines. The project will provide scholarships to 15 students, combining financial assistance with mentoring, research opportunities, and community-building activities to increase STEM degree completion and prepare...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education will provide $1,091,396 in funding over six years to support scholarships for 105 students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees at four Montana institutions of higher education. The official federal grant program is the STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076), which aims to improve STEM education and ensure the vitality of the U.S. STEM workforce.
Under the award, first-year students in bachelor's degree programs at Salish Kootenai College, University of Montana, Montana Technological University, and Blackfeet Community College will receive four-year scholarships, while transfer students and those in two-year associate's degree programs will receive two-year scholarships. In addition to financial support, students will have access to mentoring, peer support and professional development opportunities to facilitate retention and graduation in STEM fields. The partnership aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates and advance understanding of academic pathways in STEM for underrepresented groups in Montana.