; and (2) prepare female students to pursue industry-recognized credentials, such as certificates, licenses, undergraduate, and graduate degrees, needed to pursue a career in the science, mathematics, engineering, or technology field. (b) Grant awards A grant awarded under this part shall be awarded in 4 school year increments. (c) Application (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this part an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents The application shall contain, at a minimum, the following: (A) A program description, including the content of the program and the research and models used to design the program. (B) A description of the collaboration between elementary schools and secondary schools to fulfill goals of the program and how the eligible local educational agency will ensure that there is a comprehensive plan to improve science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education for female students in kindergarten through grade 12. (C) A description of the process for recruitment and selection of participants. (D) A description of the planned instructional and motivational activities. (E) A description of any collaboration among local, regional, or national institutions and organizations that will be necessary to fulfill the goals of the program. (3) Consideration In selecting an eligible local educational agency to receive a grant under this part, the Secretary shall consider the application of each eligible local educational agency that demonstrates that the agency will use the grant funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (d). (d) Use of funds An eligible local educational agency shall use a grant received under this section to carry out the following: (1) Acquainting female students with careers requiring skills in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, and preparing such students for