STEM Scholarships

Calhoun was awarded $586,354 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance the learning opportunities for low-income, academically talented students by offering at least 74 scholarships over the next four academic years. The scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math programs. Students must be full-time and have a declared major in Mathematics/Pre-engineering, Computer Information Systems, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Aerospace Technology or Process Technology. The Scholars must meet NSF eligibility requirements, have and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and participate in program-specific activities.

Dr. David Ansardi is the Project Director for the program and will ensure success of the program objectives that include increasing by 5% each year the number of students majoring in STEM disciplines through intensive recruiting and web-based media, providing career awareness activities, developing a learning community cohort with tutoring and mentoring, and enhancing partnerships with area industry and institutions of higher education to ensure increased transfer rates and employment opportunities for Scholars.