STEM Scholars was created to promote and encourage colleges and universities to create or expand STEM programs.

Program Outline

Grants will be made to organizations supporting post-secondary students pursuing or interested in STEM degrees or working towards a degree in a STEM-related field. Colleges and Universities that have invested in careful planning and consideration of various elements of their STEM programs that are providing students with a comprehensive and engaging educational experience should apply. Various funding opportunities include options below but are not limited to them:

  1. Review Sessions

  2. Working Groups

  3. Project Presentation Forums

  4. In-House Competitions and Showcases

  5. STEM Clubs

  6. SIAM/AMS Reading Groups

  7. Career Management Counseling Services

  8. Lecture Series

  9. Research Project Funding

  10. Tech Talks

  11. Student Clubs and Organizations

  12. Summer Camps and Organizations

  13. Conferences and Committees

The program outline was created to give a wide range of funding options. Organizations can meet as little as one criteria if they are able to show a unique aptitude in the development and proven outcomes of the program for which they are requesting funding.

Grant awards for the STEM Scholars program are capped at $25,000 per grant.