Two-year scholarships are being awarded to forty full-time Manufacturing Technology and Pre-Engineering students who demonstrate both academic potential and financial need. Students in both the two-year terminal degree program and those planning to pursue a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering are eligible for the scholarships. A special effort is being made to attract academically talented students from underrepresented groups including women. Scholars are being organized into cohorts receiving support from local industry including career workshops. Childcare assistance is being made available to parents of young children.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0727754
Program Officer
Susan Finger
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-03-15
Budget End
2013-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$569,582
Indirect Cost
Name
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Versailles
State
KY
Country
United States
Zip Code
40383