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 $1,999,999 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Northern Illinois University's (NIU) efforts to increase the retention and graduation of low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees. Over the 5-year award period from January 2025 to December 2029, the project will provide scholarships to at least 68 full-time students in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering,...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,989,686 STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) project grant to Virginia Wesleyan University to support the retention and graduation of 30 high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields over a 5-year period. The project will provide comprehensive support through scholarships, faculty and peer mentoring, research and internship experiences, career planning services, and networking opportunities. Additional...
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...
This $1.5 million National Science Foundation project grant supports the University of Washington Tacoma's Promoting Early Retention of STEM Students program. Over seven years, the program will provide scholarships and academic support services to 48 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Students will receive full scholarships for their first two years and partial scholarships for years three and four. The...
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 $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 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 $1,999,917 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Appalachian State University's efforts to increase the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees. Over the six-year project, the funding will provide scholarships to at least 51 full-time undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, and physics. The project will offer...
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 $1,999,886 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields at Whitworth University. Over six years, the project will provide scholarships to at least 18 students in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
The project aims to increase student persistence and career readiness through evidence-based support systems, including a summer bridge program, peer/faculty mentorship, supplemental instruction, a first-year seminar, cohort-building events, internships, and undergraduate research. Additionally, the project will fund curriculum improvements to enhance student engagement and retention in gateway STEM courses, which will be shared regionally. The project evaluation will generate knowledge on first-year retention, student engagement, academic support, and career preparation strategies to improve educational practices and prepare students for in-demand STEM careers.