NASA�s Glenn Research Center is releasing a Cooperative Agreement Notice to invite proposals to administer the Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology project. The MUST project is a competitive scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students specifically targeting rising sophomores and juniors from underrepresented and underserved groups. The focus is on students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.

MUST Scholars who maintain the required minimum 3.0 GPA may renew through their senior year and are granted paid internships at NASA centers each summer. Participants also receive academic enrichment opportunities including access to tutoring, leadership development workshops, a formal mentoring system, and invitations to STEM lectures and other related programs. The MUST project addresses the national shortage of STEM fields by providing assistance and support to students during the early years of their collegiate experience.

Upon its release date, the CAN will be available electronically through http://nspires.nasaprs.com/.

Proposals will be accepted from Minority Serving Institutions, which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges and Universities, and nonprofit organizations serving underserved and underrepresented students. Partnerships among these institutions and/or organizations are encouraged to apply.

Proposal due date and exact location of submissions will be identified in the CAN. Proposals received after that deadline will not be considered. For this notice, the provisions contained in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook (NPR 5800.1) apply.

This solicitation leading to the award of a Cooperative Agreement is issued pursuant to title 14 CFR Part 1260 for educational and nonprofit institutions.

Please send direct questions specifically regarding this solicitation to:

Saundra R. Gage
Contracting Officer
NASA�s Glenn Research Center
Mail Stop 500-319
Cleveland, OH 44135

Saundra.R.Gage@nasa.gov