NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
The NSF S-STEM program offers scholarships for low-income students in STEM fields to increase graduation rates and contribute to the American innovation economy.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: March 4, 2025 | March 2, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $2M (Tracks 1 & 2, 6 years); up to $5M (Track 3, 6 years); ~$120M total program funding; 40–60 awards expected.
Summary: Supports institutions of higher education in providing scholarships and evidence-based support to academically talented, low-income students in eligible STEM fields.
Key Information: Annual deadline is the first Tuesday in March; significant scholarship budget minimums required per track.
Description
The program supports U.S. institutions of higher education (IHEs) in providing scholarships to academically talented, low-income students pursuing associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees in STEM disciplines funded by NSF. In addition to scholarship funding, awards enable institutions to implement, adapt, and study evidence-based curricular and co-curricular activities that enhance recruitment, retention, transfer, student success, and graduation rates in STEM. The program aims to increase the number of low-income students who graduate with STEM degrees and contribute to the U.S. workforce, with a special emphasis on disciplines critical to national needs.
