The Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship announced two grants awarded to Boise State, which will support underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math.
The prestigious National Science Foundation Bridge to the Doctorate grant provides over $1 million for sciences and engineering students to pursue graduate degrees. Starting in Fall 2025, the university will welcome a cohort of 12 students. Students selected for the fellowship will receive a yearly stipend ($32,000) and up to $12,000 to cover tuition and fees for each of their first two years. Students will receive additional support from their respective departments and colleges beyond the two years of the award.
The National Science Foundation’s Louis Stoke Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Alliance grant is a five-year grant to administer the program at Boise State. This continuing grant, awarded to the Pacific Northwest LSAMP STEM Pathways and Research Alliance, provides over $80,000 per year to each of the five universities in the alliance including Boise State, Oregon State, Portland State, University of Washington and Washington State. Boise State’s LSAMP Scholars Program connects students to research and experiential learning opportunities to engage, inspire and improve the success of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. This includes a summer research experience for undergraduates that provides LSAMP-eligible students with a stipend to conduct research with a faculty member at Boise State for 10 weeks during the summer.
Speaking about the grants, Executive Director of the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship Donna Llewellyn commented, “The LSAMP program, through both the alliance support for undergraduate students and the Bridge to Doctorate Fellowship for graduate students, provides more than financial support – it helps to build a community that provides a sense of belonging alongside professional development and mentorship.”