Accessing STEM Funding in Kansas' Rural Communities
GrantID: 4790
Grant Funding Amount Low: $45,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $45,000
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Grant Overview
Target Outcomes for Kansas ScholarsKansas is prioritizing specific outcomes for the Scholarships for Science & Technology Studies Students grant, focusing on the development of a skilled workforce in STEM fields. The Kansas Board of Regents, a key state agency, has emphasized the need for increased degree attainment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This aligns with the state's economic development goals, as outlined in the Kansas Department of Commerce's strategic plan, which highlights the importance of a highly skilled workforce in driving business growth and competitiveness.The grant's target outcomes are closely tied to the state's unique demographic and geographic features. Kansas has a significant rural population, with many counties classified as frontier or rural areas. By supporting students at minority-serving institutions in Kansas, the grant aims to address the state's workforce shortages in STEM fields, particularly in rural areas where access to higher education and job opportunities can be limited. The state's rural-urban disparities in education and economic development are a key consideration in the grant's priority outcomes.## Measuring Success in KansasThe success of the Scholarships for Science & Technology Studies Students grant in Kansas will be measured by several key performance indicators. These include the number of students who complete their undergraduate degrees in STEM fields, the percentage of recipients who maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA, and the number of scholars who enter the workforce in Kansas upon graduation. The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Board of Regents will be tracking these outcomes to assess the grant's effectiveness in addressing the state's workforce needs.Applicants from Kansas can expect that the funder, Banking Institution, will be looking for evidence of a clear plan for achieving these outcomes, as well as a demonstrated understanding of the state's unique challenges and opportunities in STEM education. By supporting students in Kansas, the grant aims to contribute to the state's economic development goals, including the growth of key industries such as aerospace, bioscience, and information technology.## Kansas-Specific ConsiderationsKansas applicants should be aware that the grant's priority outcomes are closely tied to the state's existing economic development initiatives. For example, the Kansas Department of Commerce's Kansas Promoting Employment across Kansas (PEAK) program provides financial assistance to businesses that create new jobs in the state. By supporting STEM education, the Scholarships for Science & Technology Studies Students grant is helping to lay the groundwork for future economic growth in Kansas. As the state continues to invest in initiatives such as the PEAK program, the grant's outcomes are likely to have a positive impact on the state's business climate and overall economic competitiveness.Q: What are the primary outcomes that the Banking Institution is looking for in Kansas applicants for the Scholarships for Science & Technology Studies Students grant? A: The primary outcomes include increased degree attainment in STEM fields, improved academic achievement, and entry into the Kansas workforce upon graduation.Q: How will the Kansas Department of Commerce be involved in tracking the grant's outcomes? A: The Kansas Department of Commerce will be working with the Kansas Board of Regents to track key performance indicators, including degree completion rates and workforce entry rates.Q: Are there any specific Kansas-based initiatives that the grant is designed to support? A: Yes, the grant is aligned with the state's economic development goals, including the growth of key industries such as aerospace and bioscience, and initiatives such as the Kansas Promoting Employment across Kansas (PEAK) program, which provides financial assistance to businesses creating new jobs in the state.
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