Advancing STEM Retention and Career Readiness through Comprehensive Support Systems — NSF Award to University of North Carolina at
This project will contribute to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians by supporting the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated financial need at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. A total of 30 scholars pursuing b
| Award title | Advancing STEM Retention and Career Readiness through Comprehensive Support Systems |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2527805 |
| Awardee | University of North Carolina at Pembroke |
| City | PEMBROKE |
| State | NC |
| Amount obligated | $1,999,818 |
| Principal investigator | Maria Santisteban |
| Program | S-STEM-Schlr Sci Tech Eng&Math |
| Start date | 04/15/2026 |
| Abstract | This project will contribute to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians by supporting the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated financial need at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. A total of 30 scholars pursuing bachelor’s degrees in biology, chemistry, and environmental science will receive scholarships averaging $12,900 for up to five years. Scholars will receive faculty mentoring and the |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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