Grants


The STEM Scholars Program

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2011
Website: University of Wisconsin-Platteville STEM Scholars Program
Sponsors: National Science Foundation (NSF) UW-Plateville STEM logoand the University of
Wisconsin-Platteville

Description: The STEM Scholars Program is a five-year program that annually awards 10 renewable scholarships to incoming freshmen or transfer students of approximately $3,800, increasing the group to 40 students in years four and five. Eligible students must select a major offered in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science,
demonstrate academic excellence and show financial need. For more information about STEM Scholars please visit their website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/stemscholars/

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Grants for Pre-College STEM Programs

Application Deadline: Rolling
Website: Corporate Citizenship
Sponsor: Northrop Grumman Foundation

Description: The Northrop Grumman Foundation provides support for education opportunities to the nation’s youth. The foundation is committed to supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs that span pre-college through collegiate levels. It contributes various amounts to organizations defined as tax exempt under Section 501(c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service.

K-12 Education Grants

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Website: Online U.S. Grant Information
Sponsor: Intel Foundation

Description: The Intel Foundation has a strong interest in supporting K-12 and community programs that deliver the kind of educational opportunities that all students will need to prepare themselves to succeed in the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports programs that advance science, math, and technology education, particularly for women and under-served populations. Schools should be located in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Grants will not support private schools and after school programs, but are only considered for public schools and non-profit organizations that have tax exemption status under IRS Code Section 501(c) (3).

Science and Technology Online Activity Packs

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Website: PBS Teachers Activity Packs
Sponsor: PBS Teachers

Description: PBS Teachers offers online science and technology activity packs for K-12 teachers. These activity packs provide a set of educational resources focused on oceans, technology and ethics, forensic science, and Earth Day. They are packaged in a widget format that teachers can embed in their own class or social media web page. Each pack includes links to PBS web sites and a set of activities by grade level. They offer lessons on breakthroughs in medical research, weather, Earth Day, innovation and invention, and forensic science.

Fresh Start for Donated Computers Program

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Website: Fresh Start for Donated Computers Program
Sponsor: Microsoft Corporation

Description: Microsoft's Fresh Start for Donated Computers program helps primary and secondary (K-12) schools ensure donated computers are properly licensed so students and teachers can gain additional access to technology. The program offers Windows 2000 licenses and operating systems and provides free license documentation and Windows installation CDs for donated personal computers. To qualify, personal computers must have been received as a donation, operate on a previously-installed original Windows operating system, and run on Intel Pentium III (or equivalent) and older processors.

STEM Diversity Grants

Application Deadline: Rolling
Website: Community Grants
Sponsor: Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business and Symbol Technologies

Description: Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business and Symbol Technologies offer diversity grants for innovative educational programs that promote math, science, engineering, and technology (STEM). Programs must target one or more of the following under-represented groups: African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, people with disabilities, gays and lesbians, Asian Americans, women, and Indigenous/Native populations. Organizations must meet be a 501(c) (3) or be a publicly funded academic institution.

Community Grants

Application Deadline: Rolling
Website: Community Grants
Sponsor: Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business and Symbol Technologies

Description: Symbol funds innovative educational programs in academic institutions and community organizations that promote math, science, engineering and technology. Organizations must be a 501(c) (3) or be a publicly funded academic institution. Qualified educational institutions and organizations may re-apply for funding up to three years.