HBCU STEM Fellowship Program

The HBCU STEM Fellowship Program provides fellowships and stipends to graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) who have gained admission into Master’s level programs in STEM areas of study at colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware. STEM refers to the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics but do not include majors linked to medical fields. In addition to financial support we monitor your progress to nurture the next generation of scientists, researchers and engineers. This fellowship program is administered by the Educational Advancement Alliance (EAA) and sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration, a U.S. DOE agency. Fellowship Information Fellowship Amount $20,500 for tuition, fees and academic expenses; $12,000 living stipend Application Deadline Postmarked by May 31, 2009 Available to: Must have graduated from an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) on or after January 1, 2007 Term Two (2) years Eligibility Requirements Status Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Residency No residency requirements Gender No preference Religious Affiliation No preference Area of Study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Financial Need Not considered Additional Requirements

• Have gained admission into a Masters’ level program in a STEM area of study at a college or university in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware
• Attend the Educational Achievement Alliance (EAA) Winter Conference scheduled for February 2009 in Philadelphia, PA
• Have not previously begun graduate studies

Contact Information Organization Educational Advancement Alliance Address 5828-B Market Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139-3152 Toll Free 877-GradOpp (472-3677) Local Number 215-471-7170 Fax 215-471-9003 Website GRADOPP Email [EMAIL="info@gradopp.org"]info@gradopp.org[/EMAIL]