This $1,999,999 five-year Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports Northern Illinois University's efforts to increase retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees. The project will provide scholarships for at least 68 students in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geosciences, mathematics, physics, and statistics. Additionally, it will offer enhanced mentoring...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) provides $2,000,000 over 5 years to Furman University to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and neuroscience. The project will fund scholarships for 27 unique full-time students and provide evidence-based interventions, including a summer bridge program,...
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 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $735,023 to McMurry University over six years from May 2023 through April 2029. The university will deliver a comprehensive program to support the retention and graduation of 15 academically talented, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics or computer science. Key elements include scholarship support; academic advising; peer-assisted learning;...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,997,109 to Winthrop University to implement a 6-year project aimed at strengthening the persistence, degree completion, and career success of low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students in STEM fields. The project will provide scholarships to 30 students pursuing bachelor's degrees in chemistry, computer science, and/or mathematics, and support their participation in a...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 STEM Education program) provides $2,000,000 over six years to Molloy University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, to fund scholarships and support services for 22 high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees in Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion, retention, and post-graduation success for this target population. Key elements...
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...
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 $1,731,126 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will fund a 5-year collaborative project between six academic institutions in Alabama and Michigan to support STEM workforce readiness and degree completion for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students.
The project will provide scholarships for up to 72 students pursuing associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in sciences (physics, chemistry, math,...
This federal Project Grant award of $1,000,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support a six-year initiative at Concord University, a public institution in West Virginia. The project aims to increase retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science, chemistry, and geosciences. Key program elements include four-year scholarships for 19 students, academic and...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) provides $1,000,000 over 6 years to Millikin University to support scholarships and student success programs for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics.
The key products and services delivered under this grant include:
Scholarships covering unmet financial need for at least 15 students per year pursuing STEM degrees at Millikin University
An evidence-based learning community and professional identity program to enhance student retention, academic achievement, and degree completion in STEM fields
Student supports such as orientation, faculty mentoring, cohort courses, undergraduate research, and career preparation
Evaluation of the supported interventions to generate knowledge about effective approaches for improving STEM education and workforce development, particularly for underrepresented groups.
The project aims to increase STEM degree attainment and diversify the STEM workforce by providing comprehensive supports to low-income, high-achieving students at Millikin University.