Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #47.076
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program Solicitation
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
May 09, 2023
Respond By
March 02, 2027
Identifier
47.076
NAICS
611310
This opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks proposals for the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program, supporting scholarships for low-income students pursuing STEM degrees at 2- and 4-year institutions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only entity mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Scholarships for low-income students in STEM fields - Support for recruitment, retention, and graduation in critical STEM disciplines - Institutional capacity building to improve STEM education and student outcomes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are U.S. institutions of higher education - Focus on supporting students at both 2-year and 4-year colleges/universities - Emphasis on increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM - Proposals must address strategies for recruitment, retention, and graduation of low-income STEM students - Updated program information reflected in NSF Publication 25-514 - Estimated total funding is substantial, with individual awards likely ranging from $100,000 to $3,250,000 - No specific products or part numbers; the opportunity is for scholarship and programmatic support services
Description
The NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program aims to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. It supports scholarships and activities that promote recruitment, retention, transfer, student success, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM. Eligible students are domestic low-income students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, or graduate programs in eligible STEM disciplines. The program emphasizes degrees in fields identified as critical needs for the nation and is open to accredited 2- and 4-year institutions in the US.