This $2,000,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support a 5-year project at Furman University aimed at building scientific self-identity and sense of belonging among academically talented, low-income STEM students. The project will provide scholarships to 27 full-time students pursuing bachelor's degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and neuroscience. Scholars will participate in a range of...
This $1,499,958 National Science Foundation project grant will support Northern Virginia Community College in providing scholarships and academic support services to low-income, high-achieving students pursuing associate degrees in engineering. Over the six-year grant period, the college aims to provide scholarships to 85 students and increase the number who transfer to four-year institutions to complete engineering degrees. Funds will support student financial needs, close equity and...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $156,833 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to William Rainey Harper College, a Hispanic Serving Institution in Palatine, Illinois. The 6-year grant will fund scholarships for approximately 40 low-income, high-achieving students pursuing associate's degrees in computer science and computer information systems. In addition to the scholarships, the project will provide wrap-around academic and social support, including...
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 increase retention and graduation of academically talented, low-income students pursuing STEM bachelor's degrees. The project will provide scholarships to 15 full-time students in fields like biochemistry, biology, computer science, and physics. It will also implement a comprehensive support system, including mentoring, peer cohorts,...
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 $996,266 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will fund scholarships of up to $15,000 per year for up to five years for twelve high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in artificial intelligence, computer science, cyber operations, or mathematics at Dakota State University (DSU). The project aims to increase STEM degree completion among this target population and help address the national need...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $346,840 to Clark College, a public community college in Vancouver, Washington, to support a six-year project focused on improving recruitment, retention, completion, and transfer rates of low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing associate degrees in engineering and computer science. The key products and services delivered through this funding include...
This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation will provide $1,044,480 to Norwalk Community College over five years to promote student success and degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Specifically, the grant will fund scholarships of up to three years for 21 low-income students pursuing associate's degrees in engineering science. The scholarships aim to ease financial hardship and enhance gender diversity among STEM applicants. Additionally,...
This $1,999,471 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a 6-year project at Naugatuck Valley Community College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution in Waterbury, Connecticut. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Key products and services to be delivered include: Providing at least 60 full-time students pursuing STEM...
This $2,500,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund the "Creating Pathways to Computing Careers through Experiential and Engaged Learning" project at California State University - San Bernardino. Over 5 years, the project will provide 150 scholarships to support 30 high-achieving, low-income students annually pursuing computing degrees. The project aims to increase retention and graduation of these students,...
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 services. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion and employment rates for this target population, while contributing to a better understanding of effective interventions to support low-income students in STEM fields. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission to improve STEM education and workforce development.