This $752,340 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program will fund scholarships and support services for 54 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). Over the 6-year project duration, the funding will provide up to $15,000 per year in scholarships for undergraduate students in disciplines such as biology, computer science, engineering, and physics. In addition to the scholarships, the award will support activities to improve student retention, persistence, and graduation rates, including mentoring, career development, undergraduate research, and academic success workshops. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion among underrepresented populations and generate knowledge about effective models for supporting the success of low-income STEM students. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.