In addition to bringing TV viewers lots of laughs for the last eight years, "The Big Bang Theory" has also made being a geek cool, while possibly luring young fans into the world of science.

That's one of the reasons why the show's creator, Chuck Lorre, has decided to give back to the science community through a new scholarship fund. On May 28, UCLA announced that the popular sitcom will help provide financial aid to low-income college students interested in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

"At UCLA, we pride ourselves on providing opportunities for students from all economic backgrounds," said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block in a press release. "UCLA attracts the very best students from around the world, and admission is very competitive. We are grateful for The Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment, whose contributors agree with us that economic standing should not hinder a deserving student's shot at a degree from a university of UCLA's caliber."

So far, "The Big Bang Theory" and Lorre have raised $4 million toward the scholarship through donations from the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation and gifts from the show's actors, executive producers, crew and studios.

"When we first discussed it, we realized that when Big Bang started, this freshman class were 10-year-olds," Lorre told Deadline. "Some of them grew up watching the show, and maybe the show had influence on some of them choosing to pursue science as a lifetime goal. Wouldn't it be great if we can help?"

The Season 8 finale ended with an emotional cliffhanger as Sheldon and Amy's slow-moving relationship came to a dramatic end. After dating for years, Amy told Sheldon that she was fed up and frustrated with the lack of growth in their relationship and needed space.

Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny decided to elope in Las Vegas, but Leonard had second thoughts and nearly sabotaged their relationship.

"They're still driving to Vegas but the mood is certainly a little chilly," teased showrunner Steve Molaro during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "They're in a very interesting place and we'll find out what happens when they get there," he said.