Thirteen academically talented, financially needy students majoring in space physics will receive annual scholarships of $10,000 for four years. Included among the many outstanding features of the project are the quality of the academic program, the array of student support services, provisions for strengthening cohort bonding, plans for the long term tracking of graduates, and the strong management team and management plans. There is an emphasis on the recruitment of underrepresented groups including minorities and women. The project builds on previous CSEMS and S-STEM scholarship programs.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0806973
Program Officer
Susan Finger
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-10-01
Budget End
2014-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$598,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Daytona Beach
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
32114