The Foundation is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to establish and carry out a program of graduate fellowships for the purpose of encouraging and assisting promising students to continue their education and research in mathematics, science, and engineering. ( Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 105 , as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 201 , Nov. 22, 1985 , 99 Stat. 896 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 3915, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 115 , Aug. 11, 1984 , 98 Stat. 1269 , related to special consideration for applications meeting the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159 . See section 3919 of this title .