CSU Students Excel in NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Receiving 7 Fellowships and 12 Honorable Mentions

In recent years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has recognized more than 20 Colorado State University (CSU) students for their outstanding achievements in the Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This program is widely regarded as one of the top STEM fellowship programs in the country, providing financial support to students pursuing research in various scientific and engineering fields.

Among those recognized were seven current CSU students and one alumnus who were awarded fellowships. These five-year fellowships provide 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, vice provost for graduate affairs and dean at CSU, expressed her pride in all CSU students who applied for this esteemed award. She emphasized that the recognition of multiple CSU graduate students with this award highlights their significant contribution to excellence in university research.