S-STEM Scholarship

National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholarship program

Davenport University’s five-year, $650,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholarship program will officially conclude in August 2026.

Launched with the mission to support low-income, academically talented students, this program successfully addressed the need for a high-quality STEM workforce by eliminating financial barriers to full-time education. The grant allowed qualifying students to receive up to $7,000 per academic year, helping them alleviate external conflicts — such as full-time employment — and focus entirely on their degrees.

Program success and impact

The S-STEM program has been an overwhelming success, fostering a community of dedicated scholars across our Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Science (CS), Data Science and Cyber Defense programs. 

• Students supported: Empowered Davenport students to successfully pursue and complete their degrees. 
• Workforce readiness: Prepared a new generation of highly skilled graduates to enter high-demand STEM and cybersecurity fields. 
• Institutional excellence: Reinforced Davenport’s commitment to academic distinction.  

We extend our deepest gratitude to the National Science Foundation, our faculty mentors, and, most importantly, the incredible scholars.