More than 20 Colorado State University students have been recognized by the National Science Foundation for their achievements in the Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This prestigious STEM fellowship program is known for providing financial support to exceptional graduate students who are pursuing research in various fields of science and engineering.
Seven current CSU students and one alumnus were awarded fellowships through this program. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, including a $37,000 annual stipend and a $12,000 cost-of-education allowance to the institution. Since 2016, the NSF has granted a total of 59 Graduate Research Fellowships to CSU students.
In addition to the fellowship recipients, 12 students and three alumni received honorable mentions through the NSF Graduate Research Honorable Mentions program. This 72-year-old program aims to maintain the quality, vitality, and diversity in the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The CSU Graduate School, Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising, and Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry played essential roles in this process.
Colleen Webb, the vice provost for graduate affairs and dean, expressed pride in all CSU students who applied for this esteemed award. She highlighted that the recognition of multiple CSU graduate students with this award underscores their significant contribution to excellence in university research.