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 $649,751 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to create and study the effectiveness of early research experiences for two-year college chemistry and biology students at Georgia State University, Perimeter College, a predominantly Black institution. The project will develop adaptable research opportunities using common resources, provide student stipends to incentivize participation, and support participation in undergraduate...
This $1.4 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Fort Valley State University's "Driving Math Competency through STEM Modeling" initiative from October 2022 through September 2028. The project aims to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduates pursuing bachelor's degrees in mathematics. Specifically, it will provide scholarships for 30 unique students over six years, with 12...
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 $1,999,999 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,...
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 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will provide $1,731,126 over 5 years to a consortium of 6 academic institutions in Alabama and Michigan, including a Historically Black College/University, to fund scholarships and support activities for 72 low-income, high-achieving STEM students. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion, academic and professional skills, and a sense of belonging and professional identity among...
This $301,653 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports a 5-year project at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) to increase the persistence and retention of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing Bachelor's degrees in STEM fields. The project will provide $1.2M in scholarships to support 26 unique full-time STEM students at UNO. In addition to the scholarships, the project will implement a comprehensive set of...
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 Division of Undergraduate Education will support Albany State University's "It Takes a Village: Communities Leveraged to Advance Scholars' Success" program. Funded at $1,499,993 under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to increase degree completion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,998,207 to Georgia Southern University Research & Service Foundation Inc. over 5 years, starting March 1, 2025. The project aims to increase the retention and graduation of low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees at Georgia Southern University. Key components include:
4 years of scholarships for 36 students in STEM fields such as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, physics, and sustainability science
One-on-one faculty mentoring, undergraduate research experiences, a STEM summer bridge program, a specialized STEM curriculum, and seminars on academic excellence, career preparedness, and well-being
Research to evaluate the impact of the scholarship, mentoring, and support activities on student retention, graduation, and job placement
This project seeks to broaden access, participation, and success in STEM fields, as well as contribute to the national need for well-educated scientists and mathematicians.