HR 996 · 101th Congress · Education

Excellence in Mathematics, Science and Engineering Education Act of 1990

Introduced 1989-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 101-589.(1990-11-16)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Scholarships for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Act - Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish and implement a merit-based competitive program for awarding a four-year Congressional Scholarship for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering to one female and one male from each U.S. congressional district. Requires the Director: (1) annually to notify secondary schools and colleges of the program; and (2) to establish nominating committees for each congressional district. Limits each scholarship to $5,000 per year, to be used solely for tuition, fees, and room and board expenses. Requires the NSF Director to ensure that both students and nominating committees are selected on a nondiscriminatory basis. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans