National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.
Benefits: The GRFP provides a $30,000 stipend and $10,500 towards tuition for 3 years for graduate study in the sciences, math, engineering for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.
When are you eligible to apply? Senior year.
What kind of GPA will you need? 3.5+
Website: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/
Campus Contact: Dr. Steve Goldsmith (sgoldsmith@austincollege.edu) or Dr. Aaron Block (ablock@austincollege.edu). You must be internally nominated for this award.
Previous Winners: Brittany Subialdea ‘17