; and (2) who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in artificial intelligence or artificial intelligence engineering. 302. Multidisciplinary Centers for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education (a) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation (in this section referred to as the Director ), in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall award grants to eligible entities to establish up to 5 research and education centers (in this section referred to as Centers ) to conduct research and education activities in support of the Initiative. Each Center established pursuant to such a grant shall be known as a Multidisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education . (b) Eligible entities For purposes of this section, an eligible entity is any entity as follows: (1) An institution of higher education. (2) A relevant nonprofit organization. (3) A State or local government. (4) A consortium of entities that consists of— (A) two or more entities specified in paragraphs (1) through (3); or (B) at least one entity specified in such paragraphs and a relevant private sector organization that is not a nonprofit organization. (c) Minimum number of grants for certain purposes (1) K–12 education Not less than 1 grant under this section must be for a Center with the primary purpose of integrating artificial intelligence into K–12 education. (2) Minority-serving institution Not less than 1 grant under this section must be for a Center located at a minority-serving institution. (d) Application An eligible entity seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include— (1) a plan for the proposed Center— (A) to work with other research institutions, emerging research institutions, and industry to leverage expertise in artificial intelligence, education and curricula development, and technology transfer