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 $1,997,109 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a 6-year initiative at Winthrop University focused on supporting low-income, high-achieving students pursuing bachelor's degrees in chemistry, computer science, and mathematics. The project will provide scholarships for 30 students across 3 cohorts, along with a comprehensive suite of academic support activities including a summer bridge program, dedicated first-year...
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 $2,995,112 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076) will support Florida International University in delivering scholarships and academic support services to low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing biology degrees. Over six years, the project will provide up to eight semesters of scholarship funding to a total of 26 students through two cohorts. Recipients will participate in evidence-based academic and co-curricular...
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 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award for $2,000,000 under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to increase retention and graduation of academically talented, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields at Furman University. Over 5 years, the project will provide scholarships to 27 students and implement evidence-based interventions, including a summer bridge program, cohort-based advising, career readiness activities, and undergraduate research...
This $1,999,862 federal Project Grant award, made by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, will fund a six-year initiative at the University of Central Florida. The project aims to promote the retention and on-time graduation of 40 academically talented, low-income undergraduate students pursuing degrees in chemistry, forensic science, physics, and photonics. Through a holistic approach, the project will provide scholarships, mentoring, 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 $965,105 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a 6-year initiative at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) to improve the retention and graduation of low-income, high-achieving engineering students. The project will provide scholarships to 11 students pursuing bachelor's degrees in engineering science, supplemented by a summer bridge program, mentoring focused on self-regulated learning, and paid engineering...
This $999,824 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the Daemen Science Scholars Program at Daemen University. Over a 6-year period, the program will provide scholarships to 18 low-income undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees in biology, biochemistry, and natural science. Key program activities include a first-year cohort experience, early research opportunities, faculty and peer mentoring, academic support...
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 and activities emphasizing career management competencies. This will include a pre-college summer orientation, courses on building social/psychological capital for STEM careers, and career workshops. Scholars will also receive faculty and industry mentoring and opportunities for research and internships. Evaluation will assess the project's impact on STEM motivation, academic experience, graduation rates, and workforce preparation. Findings will add to knowledge on retaining and graduating low-income students in STEM fields through career-focused high-impact practices.