This $1,731,126 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) will fund scholarships and support activities for 72 low-income, high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM degrees at a consortium of six academic institutions in Alabama and Michigan. The 5-year project aims to increase STEM degree completion and workforce readiness by providing scholarships, mentoring, research experiences, graduate school preparation, and hands-on...
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 $1,993,085 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund a five-year effort by St. John Fisher College to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in STEM fields. The project aims to increase STEM degree completion by 20 full-time students through a combination of scholarships, mentoring, undergraduate research experiences, tutoring, mindfulness training, and...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,499,950 to Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (operating as Bemidji State University) will support a six-year program to increase STEM degree completion rates for academically talented, low-income undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. The project aims to recruit and retain two cohorts of 55 diverse STEM scholars, graduate 80% within four years, and have at least 90% obtain...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Program (CFDA 47.076) award of $2,179,940 to Tuskegee University will fund scholarships and support activities to increase STEM degree completion of low-income, high-achieving undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Over the 5-year project period from October 2024 to September 2029, the award will provide scholarships to 72 students pursuing associate's,...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will provide $1,999,471 to Naugatuck Valley Community College, a Hispanic-serving institution, to increase STEM degree completion for low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Over 6 years, the grant will fund scholarships for 60 full-time students pursuing associate degrees in STEM fields, providing at least 2 years of support. The project aims to...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award provides $1,999,886 to Whitworth University to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's degrees in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, mathematics, and computer science. Over the 6-year project period from March 2025 to February 2031, the funding will provide scholarships to at least 18 unique students, as well as academic, social, and...
This $1.5 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund Bridgewater State University's efforts to improve STEM undergraduate student outcomes through partnerships, mentoring, and high-impact practices. Over six years, the university will provide scholarships and additional supports to three cohorts of 35 low-income, high-achieving undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees. Students will receive mentoring from faculty, diverse STEM...
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, 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...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $1,087,979.00 to Oakland University to support the "Advancing STEM Workforce Readiness of Interdisciplinary Scholars for Excellence" project. The 5-year project aims to increase STEM degree completion among low-income, high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Key activities include providing scholarships to 72 students pursuing STEM degrees, as well as mentoring, research experiences, graduate school preparation, and other support to promote student persistence and workforce readiness. The project, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, will also investigate factors that foster a sense of belonging and professional identity among students of varying income levels. The award reflects NSF's goal of increasing the number of low-income students earning STEM degrees and generating knowledge about academic success and career pathways for this population.