BSC has received a second major scholarship grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to attract students into the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields (STEM) and to address the critical national shortfall of workers in these disciplines.

The $597,540 grant extends through 2013 and will benefit between 25 to 30 students a year. Awards will depend on financial need, but average annual award is estimated to be $4,330 over two semesters.

Planning starts this fall and students begin receiving scholarships in fall 2009.