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Tennessee Higher Education Commission, 2025
The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) program was designed to meet the unique needs of the State of Tennessee, while also incorporating the hallmark elements of existing merit-based aid programs in other states. This manuscript provides a snapshot of TELS recipients and their outcomes, including narrative discussion on the current…
Descriptors: Competitive Selection, State Programs, Outcomes of Education, Scholarships
National Science Foundation, 2006
The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 directs the Foundation "to initiate and support basic scientific research and programs to strengthen scientific research potential and science education programs at all levels." NSF achieves its unique mission by making merit-based awards to researchers, educators, and students at approximately…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Science Education, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education