; (B) women of color received 15.7 percent; (C) Black individuals received 5.3 percent; (D) Hispanic individuals received 5.5 percent; (E) Native American or Alaska Native individuals received 0.3 percent; and (F) Asian or Pacific Islander individuals received 4.6 percent. (10) A 2017 report published by the National Science Foundation found that the percentage of all bachelor’s degrees in computer sciences, mathematics, and statistics, and engineering received by women of color has declined since 1996. (11) Intentional and proactive strategies and programs are necessary to ensure the under-representation of women of color in the disciplines and professions related to STEAM fields is appropriately addressed to ensure broad and inclusive participation in areas of national importance. 3. Fellowship program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense shall establish a fellowship program, which shall be known as the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM , to provide scholarships and internships for eligible students with high potential talent in STEAM. (b) Objectives In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall— (1) consult with higher education institutions and relevant professional associations, nonprofits, and relevant defense industry representatives on the design of the program; and (2) design the program in a manner such that the program— (A) increases awareness of and interest in employment at a Defense Agency among underrepresented students in the STEAM fields, particularly women of color, who are pursuing a degree in a STEAM field; (B) supports the academic careers of underrepresented students, especially women of color, in STEAM fields; and (C) builds a pipeline of women of color with exemplary academic achievements in a STEAM field who can pursue careers in national security and in areas of national need. (c) Components The fellowship program shall consist of— (1) a scholarship program under subsection (d)