This $749,998 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund scholarships and career readiness programming for undergraduate students pursuing biology and chemistry degrees at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Over five years, the grant will provide four-year scholarships to 14 academically talented low-income students, supporting their retention and graduation. Scholars will participate in a learning cohort with shared course sections...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), provides $749,834 to Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The funding supports a project to increase degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Over six years, the project will provide scholarships and academic supports to 12...
Siena Heights University was awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement the "Applying Psychological Constructs and Student Supports to Improve the Education of Students in STEM" program from October 2022 through September 2028. Over the five-year period, the program will provide scholarships and comprehensive academic and career support services to 30 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students...
This five-year, $750,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Ball State University's Pathways to STEM Degrees Through Integrated Academic Support, Career Enhancement, and Personal Development program. The program aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees in chemistry and biology through integrated academic support, career development, and personal...
This $1.5 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program will fund research-based interventions at Black Hills State University to increase STEM degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Over six years, the grant will provide scholarships and academic support services to 24 students pursuing biology, chemistry, environmental physical science, mathematics or physical science degrees. In addition to...
This $748,450 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the University of Dubuque to deliver scholarships and academic support services to retain and graduate 24 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, or environmental science through 2028. The university will provide $30,000 per year in scholarships for four cohorts of six scholars each over six years, supporting students' junior and senior...
This Project Grant award of $1,999,925 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) will support Moravian University's efforts to retain and graduate high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and mathematics. Over the six-year award period, the project will fund scholarships for 24 full-time STEM students and provide them with a specialized curriculum, summer research...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $2,499,969 Project Grant under its STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to John Carroll University to support STEM scholarships and academic supports for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students. Over the 6-year grant period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2029, the project will provide up to $15,000 per year scholarships to 33-36 students pursuing degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, and...
This $747,247 National Science Foundation project grant will support Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana in delivering scholarships, cohort-building activities, mentoring, and early career experiences to retain and graduate 15 low-income students pursuing STEM degrees over six years. Funded by the NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to increase the number of low-income academically talented students earning STEM degrees...
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...
Seton Hill University will receive $749,966 under a six-year Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support biology, biochemistry, chemistry and forensic science majors through mentorship and career exploration activities. The University will provide scholarships of up to $4 years to 15 low-income students pursuing degrees in these fields, recruit students from underrepresented backgrounds, and offer group and individual mentoring, supplemental instruction for organic chemistry, and seminars on research/internship opportunities and career pathways. The goals are to increase the number and graduation rates of underrepresented STEM majors and generate knowledge about effective strategies for recruiting, retaining and graduating low-income STEM students. Evaluation will assess the impact of outreach, mentoring models, and peer-led organic chemistry instruction on recruitment, retention and academic success. Results will be disseminated to contribute to the evidence base on impactful STEM education practices.