STEM

National Science Foundation Research Fellowships

November 7, 2012

The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity.  The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.  The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship.

The 2013 GRFP application is now available.

Applicants who wish to start a new application can do so by clicking the “Begin a Fellowship Application/Register Here” button.

The 2013 NSF GRFP Program Solicitation is now available.

All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the 2013 Program Solicitation for the official guidelines for the 2013 competition.

Deadlines for the 2013 NSF GRFP:

All deadlines are at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

November 13, 2012

  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering
  • Materials Research

November 14, 2012

  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physics and Astronomy

November 16, 2012

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • STEM Education and Learning

November 19, 2012

  • Life Sciences
  • Geosciences

November 27, 2012

  • Reference letters for all fields of study

All application materials are due at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the deadline dates. Material submitted after 8:00 p.m. EST on the deadline dates will not be accepted under any circumstances.

 

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

November 7, 2012

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.

The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships. The number of scholarships to be awarded per state will depend on the number and qualifications of the nominees from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and, considered as a single entity, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

October 30, 2012

Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that fully fund the typical costs that students pay for books, tuition, and room and board while attending an approved institution of higher learning. Additionally, participants receive stipends of up to $8,000 for undergraduate and $12,000 for graduate students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation NSF.

National Science Foundation Scholarships

October 30, 2012

SYNOPSIS

This program makes grants to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented students demonstrating financial need, enabling them to enter the STEM workforce or STEM graduate school following completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate-level degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics disciplines. Grantee institutions are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, reporting demographic information about student scholars, and managing the S-STEM project at the institution.

The program does not make scholarship awards directly to students; students should contact their institution’s Office of Financial Aid for this and other scholarship opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

This program provides educational opportunities for  Undergraduate Students . This program provides indirect funding for students at this level or focuses on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention. To inquire about possible funding opportunities not directly from NSF, please look at the active awards for this program.

Specialized Information for
Undergraduate Students

The following programs provide either direct (i.e., from NSF) or indirect (i.e., from an awardee institution) funding for students at this level or identify programs that focus on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention.

Advanced Technological Education
Arctic Research Opportunities
Catalyzing New International Collaborations
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE)
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program-CIF21 Track
National STEM Education Distributed Learning
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Research in Disabilities Education
Research in Undergraduate Institutions
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES)

 

SMART Scholarship

October 30, 2012

Get SMART, Get Paid, and Get Ahead

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

 

Students of Color Not Interested in STEM Careers

October 4, 2012

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the healthcare industry is among the fastest growing in the country and will create 3.2 million new jobs (an increase of 22 percent compared to 11 percent for all other industries) between 2008 and 2018. A recent survey by the Harris Interactive for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, revealed that over half of high school-age students were not interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and science fields, with students of color being the least interested.

The results of the survey indicated:

  • 51 percent of 9th-12th graders were not interested in pursuing STEM careers
  • 61 percent of African American students were not interested in pursuing STEM careers
  • 42 percent of Hispanic students were not interested in pursing STEM careers

The reasons students provided for their lack of interest included:

  • 21 percent felt they were not good in school subjects in healthcare/science
  • 18 percent felt they do not know enough about such careers
  • 16 percent felt they are not ready to study healthcare/science in college
  • 16 percent felt education for a healthcare/science degree would cost too much

According to the 2012 ACT exam scores, many students are not graduating from high school ready to pursue math and science studies in college, which may explain why 21 percent of students surveyed felt they were not good in healthcare/science subjects.

Based on 2012 ACT exam scores, less than half of all students demonstrated college readiness in science:

  • 47 percent of Asian students
  • 38 percent of White students
  • 21 percent of Pacific Islander
  • 16 percent of Hispanic students
  • 15 percent of American Indian
  • 7 percent of Black students

Although in math, the percentage of students was higher, only two racial groups had over 50 percent of students demonstrating college readiness in math:

  • 72 percent of Asian students
  • 54 percent of White students
  • 41 percent of Pacific Islander
  • 31 percent of Hispanic students
  • 24 percent of American Indian
  • 15 percent of Black students

 

Google Scholarship Program

July 2, 2012

The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college, or pursuing a Master’s or PhD.  Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California.

General HCF Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be of Hispanic background
  • Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
  • Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must demonstrate financial need

Google Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field (such as Software Engineering)
  • Must maintain a record of strong academic performance
  • Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Puerto Rico

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

Amount of Each Scholarship: $10,000

Force and Motion Academic Scholarship

July 2, 2012

The Force and Motion Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of our second annual scholarship competition. Three $10,000 scholarship awards have been set aside for promising research involving multi-axis measurement or multi-axis testing. Two awards will be designated for graduate students at U.S. universities while a third award is open to students internationally.

Due to the overwhelming response to the Force and Motion Scholarship program in 2011, we are narrowing the range of subject material to orthopedic, cardiovascular and tissue engineering research in which multi-axis measurement or testing plays a significant role. It is our plan to identify different fields of endeavor with each scholarship cycle. The awards will be offered on a competitive basis; applications will be judged by the Force and Motion Foundation’s review board based on quality, scientific contribution and innovation.

Application Requirements
To be considered for these awards, each applicant must complete an online application at ForceAndMotion.org and submit all required materials by January 6, 2013:

  1. A completed application form
  2. An uploaded CV that includes:
    1. Relevant coursework
    2. List of publications
    3. Current GPA
    4. Results of any standardized tests (GRE)
  3. A 500-word abstract of a research proposal or research summary involving multi-axis force measurement and/or testing machines (You will be able to save your application form as a draft and return to it at any time). This should include:
    1. Specific aims and hypothesis to be examined
    2. Succinct overview of methods to be employed
    3. A brief explanation of why multi-axis force measurement machines will be essential to the study (as compared to single axis)
  4. An online recommendation by your academic advisor (this request will be generated and processed through your personal application page).

All awarded funds will be transferred to the appropriate fiscal department at the recipients’ academic institutions and released based on active enrollment and good academic standing. Scholarship funds must be directly applied to qualified higher education expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies or equipment required for enrollment or attendance at the US academic institution. Scholarship funds cannot be used to support travel costs or salaries. (However, the Force and Motion Foundation also awards travel scholarships on a quarterly basis as part of its Virtual Poster Session program.)