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NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE). The NSF S-STEM program provides funding to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students pursuing associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees in STEM fields.
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NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports institutions of higher education to fund scholarships for academically talented low-income STEM majors and to study and implement a program of activities that support their recruitment, retention and graduation.
Supports institutions of higher education to fund scholarships for academically talented low-income STEM majors and to study and implement a program of activities that support their recruitment, retention and graduation. The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields.
Ultimately, the S-STEM program seeks to increase the number of academically promising low-income students who graduate with an S-STEM eligible degree and contribute to the American innovation economy with their STEM knowledge.
Recognizing that financial aid alone cannot increase retention and graduation in STEM, the program provides awards to institutions of higher education (IHEs) not only to fund scholarships, but also to adapt, implement, and study evidence-based curricular and co-curricular [a] activities that have been shown to be effective in supporting recruitment, retention, transfer (if appropriate), student success, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM.
To be eligible, scholars must be domestic low-income students with academic ability, talent, or potential and demonstrated unmet financial need who are enrolled in an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree program in an S-STEM eligible discipline. Proposers must provide an analysis that articulates the characteristics and academic needs of the population of students they are trying to serve.
NSF is particularly interested in supporting the attainment of degrees in fields identified as critical needs for the Nation. It is up to the proposer to make a compelling case that such a field serves a critical need in the United States. [a] an activity at a school or college pursued in addition to the normal course of study.
S-STEM Eligible Degree Programs Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Engineering, and Associate of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Applied Science Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Engineering Doctoral (Ph. D.
or other comparable doctoral degree) S-STEM Eligible Disciplines Disciplinary fields in which research is funded by NSF, including technology fields associated with the S-STEM-eligible disciplines (e.g., biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.).
The following degrees and disciplines are excluded : Clinical degree programs, including medical degrees, nursing, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and others not funded by NSF, are ineligible degrees. Programs for STEM teacher certification or licensure currently covered by the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program (NOYCE) are ineligible for S-STEM funding.
Business school programs that lead to Bachelor of Arts or Science in Business Administration degrees (BABA/BSBA/BBA) are not eligible for S-STEM funding. Masters and Doctoral degrees in Business Administration are also excluded. Proposers are strongly encouraged to contact Program Officers before submitting a proposal if they have questions concerning degree or disciplinary eligibility.
The S-STEM program particularly encourages proposals from 2-year institutions, predominately undergraduate institutions, and urban, suburban, and rural public institutions.
Updates and announcements NSF S-STEM: Reviewer Survey 2025 NSF S-STEM: FAQs Now Available February 29, 2024 - S-STEM: Office Hours February 23, 2024 - S-STEM: Office Hours February 13, 2024 - S-STEM: Office Hours February 8, 2024 - S-STEM: Office Hours February 1, 2023 - S-STEM: Proposal Preparation Webinar Sessions January 31, 2023 - S-STEM: Proposal Preparation Webinar Sessions January 30, 2023 - S-STEM: Proposal Preparation Webinar Sessions January 26, 2023 - S-STEM: Proposal Preparation Webinar Sessions Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Division of Undergraduate Education (EDU/DUE)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) are due March 2, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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