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The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB), in partnership with BioConnect DE, a non profit organization operating under the umbrella of the

Delaware Life Science Center for Education and Training, are launching the STEM Talent Advancement and Retention (STAR) Fund.

The STAR Fund will provide tuition reimbursement awards for student loans of up to $6,000, as a way to incentivize, retain, and attract graduates from an accredited post-secondary college or university, who are currently employed or are considering employment in Delaware in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

To apply, the individual must:

• Hold an associate, bachelor’s, graduate, or post-graduate STEM degree from an accredited postsecondary institution, with preference given to Delaware colleges and universities.
• Be employed full-time (35+ hours per week) by a Delaware-based employer.
• Work in one or more eligible STEM fields

The STAR Fund offers tuition reimbursement as follows:

• Associate degree: Up to $1,000
• Bachelor’s degree: Up to $4,000
• Graduate/post-graduate degree: Up to $6,000

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