Project Grant 2619696
- 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 $749,998 project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will fund scholarships and career readiness programming for undergraduate students pursuing biology and chemistry degrees at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Over five years, the grant will provide four-year scholarships to 14 academically talented low-income students, supporting their retention and graduation. Scholars will participate in a learning cohort with shared course sections...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Whatcom Community College $1.918 million on October 1, 2025, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program to support STEM student retention and graduation through scholarships, mentoring, and research opportunities. The project will distribute scholarships averaging $12,151 for up to three years to 78 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing AS-transfer degrees in biology, chemistry, geology, computer science,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Gaston College $750,000 on March 15, 2026 under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support low-income STEM scholar persistence and degree completion across five North Carolina institutions through February 28, 2031. At least 120 scholars pursuing associate in science degrees and/or bachelor's degrees in biology, data science, or computer science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Rowan-Cabarrus...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Marshall University Research Corporation two million dollars on August 1, 2027, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076) to support retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees in rural Appalachia. The award funds scholarships averaging fifteen thousand dollars for up to five years to 36 scholars pursuing a B.S. in...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute two million dollars on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to provide scholarships and support services to 70 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees in robotics engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and interactive media and game development. Scholars will receive scholarships up to fifteen thousand...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Cleveland Community College $750,000 on March 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support retention and degree completion of low-income, high-achieving students in STEM fields. The award funds need-based scholarships of up to $15,000 per year for at least 120 scholars pursuing associate degrees and bachelor degrees in biology, data science, or computer science. Scholars receive faculty...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Black Hills State University $2 million on February 1, 2027, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program to support STEM student retention and completion. The award funds scholarships averaging $15,000 each for up to five years for 24 high-achieving, low-income undergraduates pursuing B.S. degrees in biology, chemistry, environmental physical sciences, mathematics, and physical...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan Cabarrus Community College $750,000 on March 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support STEM persistence and retention for low-income undergraduate students. The project will provide scholarships of up to $15,000 per year to at least 120 scholars pursuing associate and bachelor degrees in biology, data science, or computer science across five institutions: University of North Carolina at...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded South Piedmont Community College Inc. $750,000 on March 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support STEM persistence and retention for low-income undergraduates through scholarships, mentoring, and cohort-building activities. The project will provide scholarships of up to $15,000 per year to at least 120 low-income, academically talented scholars pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees in...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Wofford College $1,997,655 on October 1, 2026, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076) to support retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees. The project will provide scholarships for up to five years to 22 scholars majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and physics at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Scholars receive faculty and peer mentoring, student-centered advising, and campus engagement activities. The project incorporates career-focused high-impact practices including undergraduate research and builds strong scholar cohorts to increase STEM degree completion. An experienced evaluator will assess how scholars experience cohort activities and generate data on effective strategies to support talented, low-income students in STEM fields. The project runs through September 30, 2032. As a Track 1 project, it directly supports the national objective of growing the STEM workforce by strengthening local workforce capacity in key areas of need while contributing to the knowledge base regarding academic success, retention, and academic and career pathways for low-income STEM students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 7/21/26 |