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Step 1: Initial Application: Due April 9, 2018.
InvenTeam size: Optimal size, 10-15 high school youth

"Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams™ are comprised of high school students, educators, and mentors that receive up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems of their own choosing."

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InvenTeams access information and resources through a private portal on the Lemelson-MIT Program's website where they also manage their finances and submit reports. Lemelson-MIT Program staff and Master Teachers visits each InvenTeam at its school during the grant cycle.

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Application Due: 03/30/18

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PAN is a free week-long program for current high school students who are US citizens (or DACA eligible).

The 2023 program is planning to meet in-person from July 23-28, 2023! This is subject to change. As we return to in-person events, we recommend that all attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of everyone.

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Learn about research in one of the top rare-isotope laboratories in the world.

Get introduced to the fascinating fields of astrophysics, cosmology, and nuclear science.

Perform your own nuclear physics experiments.

Meet researchers who are exploring a wide array of questions.

Discover the surprising array of career opportunities in science.

Experience the atmosphere of college life.

The 2023 program is planned to be in-person (subject to change) - participants get free room and board on campus (if required)!

Application Instructions:

A complete application requires submission of a pre-application (complete this as soon as possible), an application, and two teacher recommendations. We use google forms to collect the information and send email notifications.

PAN student: "Fantastic all-around program. It's the best summer camp I've ever attended. It is a real treat to be around people who want to chat about math and science and who are smarter than I am. It is in some ways a small taste of college."

PAN student: "Learning with a group of peers interested in science the way I am was one of the best educational experiences I've had so far!"

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Deadlines:
April 1st, July 1st, Oct. 1st
"Students 18 years of age and under may apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities. "

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Microgrant Program | Karma for Cara Foundation

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Students 18 years of age and under may apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities. Whether you plan to turn a vacant lot into a community garden, rebuild a school playground or help senior citizens ready their homes for the winter, we want to hear what project you're passionate about.

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"High school juniors who are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathemetics"

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QuestBridge | Quest for Excellence: STEM

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The Quest for Excellence STEM Award gives high-achieving, low-income high school juniors with career interests in the sciences, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics access to residential summer enrichment programs, grants for technology and supplies, funding for college visits, as well as opportunities to engage with industry leaders.

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Presented by FCA US Product Design

Drive for Design Guidelines

PROJECT BRIEF:
Design the next Jeep® Wrangler for 2030

ELIGIBILITY:
Entrants must be legal U.S. residents in grades 10-12 currently attending a U.S. high school

SUBMITTING ENTRIES:

April 27, 2018 – Entries due via WWW.FCADRIVEFORDESIGN.COM

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Submissions accepted JANUARY 15 – APRIL 15.
"The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. "

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The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students' knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them.

The Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $30,000 over three years, provided the eligibility requirements continue to be met.
CONSIDER APPLYING FOR A GRANT IF ...

you have a unique idea for a project that will supplement your regular classroom curriculum or after-school activity

your students have ideas for enrichment activities or a need for strengthening their academic experiences

you have facilities, expertise and community endorsement, but need additional resources for materials, time and transportation

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
THE McCARTHEY DRESSMAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONSIDERS APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM EDUCATORS WHO...

are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.)

have the background and experience to complete the project successfully

have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12

work with students from low-income households

are willing to work in collaboration with the Foundation

PLEASE NOTE: A project may have one to many participants involved in its planning and implementation. However, the Foundation does require that each application be submitted in the name of one individual even if there are two or more participants involved in a single project.

SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION

Apply early! The application system closes when we reach 350 submissions. Submissions accepted JANUARY 15 - APRIL 15. The email address you submit your application under is the email address that will receive all autoresponders, updates and messages - make sure our emails don't go to your spam blockers.

SUBMIT PROGRESS REPORT

Funded applicants should submit this Academic Enrichment Grant Progress Report annually.

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The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students' knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them. The Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and...

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Submit your experimental idea online on or before April 20, 2018,

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Life on Earth has evolved under the effects of our gravity and the protection of our atmosphere. Manned space exploration opens up amazing new opportunities for life, and serious challenges too.

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ENTRY FORMS DUE BY:
April 16, 2018

"Open to public and private schools, contest winners will be selected based on their implementation of an innovative garden creation featuring creative and sustainable uses for repurposed milk and juice cartons."

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Evergreen Packaging and KidsGardening.org are proud to present our fourth annual national Carton 2 Garden Contest ! Open to public and private schools, contest winners will be selected based on their implementation of an innovative garden creation featuring creative and sustainable uses for repurposed milk and juice cartons.

Your school can get started by collecting at least 100 empty cartons from your home, community, or cafeteria. After gathering cartons, it's time to design and construct purposeful garden items and structures using them. Looking for ideas? Check out and last year's winners for inspiration and visit us on , , Pinterest or tips, activities, and lessons.
Click here for full contest details.
ELIGIBLITY

The Spring 2018 Carton 2 Garden is open to all PreK-12 public and private schools in the United States. Your school does not need a garden to participate.

All entries must document and share their gardening experience through an online entry form and submission of up to 10 photos. In order to be eligible for the grand prize and specialty prizes, entries must also include a video link that tells the story of the project in its entirety. Please note: that each student that appears in the photos or video must have an accompanying signed official Carton 2 Garden parental release form submitted with your entry.

AWARD PACKAGES

Fourteen (14) entries will be selected to receive award packages for their efforts.

One (1) grand prize winner will be selected to receive a prize valued at $5,000.

Three (3) winners will be selected for exemplary demonstration in the following specialty areas: STEM, Sustainability, and Health & Wellness. These three (3) winners will receive a prize valued at $2,500 each.

Ten (10) winners, five (5) from middle/high school and five (5) from elementary school, will receive award packages valued at $1,000 each.

To learn more, check out the Spring 2018 Carton 2 Garden's Prizes and Judging Criteria.

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?

Spring 2018 Carton 2 Garden Entry Forms must be submitted by Monday, April 16, 2018.

All entries must be submitted through our online application system. Click here to register your interest to participate in the Carton 2 Garden Contest and receive seeds and a tips sheet to begin your gardening adventures. After registering, you will receive a link and email for the official entry form.

AWARD FULFILLMENT

Winners will be posted on on Carton2Garden.com and KidsGardening.org May 4, 2018. Winning schools will be notified within 7 days following the official announcement via email.

IMPACT REPORT

All winners are asked to keep us apprised of the progress in their garden. Award winners will receive instructions following the announcement.

1. Photos of Prize PresentationWinners are asked to provide up to five photos of the students receiving their prize (opening the prize box, presentation to the team, etc.)

2. Progress of the GardenA minimum of 10 digital photos will be requested from all winners, regional and national winners showing the progress of the garden after the competition.

Parental photo permission forms will be required for all youth pictured allowing KidsGardening.org and Evergreen Packaging to use the photos at their discretion. Here are some additional materials to help you kick off your Spring 2018 Carton 2 Garden Project: Click here for more information
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

GRANT APPLICATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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Spring 2018 Carton 2 Garden Contest - KidsGardening

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Evergreen Packaging and KidsGardening.org are proud to present our fourth annual national Carton 2 Garden Contest ! Open to public and private schools, contest winners will be selected based on their implementation of an innovative garden creation featuring creative and sustainable uses for repurposed milk and juice cartons.

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Window: Feb 13-March19th

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2018 Competition Information | TSA Teams

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Universities around the country serve as host sites for TEAMS. Each year hosts update their information regarding the competition date and any fees they charge to hold the competition. Once a host has updated their information, the instittion name will appear on the TEAMS website in the drop down box as a choice for competition sites.

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Projects due by February

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ExploraVision | Stem Science Competition for High School Students

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Toshiba ExploraVision Science Competition K-12 Join Together Science and Stem competitions Create Innovative Science Projects to Change the Future.

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http://stemchallenge.org/

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The Foundation awards this scholarship to high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following STEM disciplines

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The NSHSS Foundation provides STEM scholarships for underrepresented groups in order to help reduce financial barriers for those with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue STEM careers. We recognize that in order to increase diversity in the technology workforce, we must increase diversity in undergraduates.

The Foundation awards this scholarship to high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following STEM disciplines:

Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Biosciences/Pre-med/health-related fields

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences

Computer and Computational Sciences, including Statistics and Accounting

Electrical Engineering

Geosciences

Information Sciences

Materials Science and Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Oceanography

Operations Research

Physics

Teaching in STEM areas

Deadline: April 1, 2018

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The NSHSS Foundation provides STEM scholarships for underrepresented groups in order to help reduce financial barriers for those with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue STEM careers. We recognize that in order to increase diversity in the technology workforce, we must increase diversity in undergraduates.

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Westinghouse believes in giving back to the communities where our employees live and work.

The Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program enables our company to provide financial support to communities in one or more of our strategic areas of giving.

If your U.S. organization's request meets the criteria of one or more of our strategic areas of giving described below, along with our grant restrictions and requirements, we welcome you to apply for a grant. Please note that Westinghouse accepts applications on a rolling basis and there is no maximum on the amount requested.

Westinghouse Strategic Areas of Giving

Education with a focus on STEM

Grants defined as education with a focus on STEM are those used to improve knowledge and literacy with a focus in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math among students, teachers and the general public.

To help you frame your proposal, consider the following questions.

1. Will this grant enhance a STEM subject-matter for students or teachers in all or any grades, kindergarten through college/university level, or for the general public?

2. Will the grant assist an overall mission of educating?

3. Will the grant be used to help spark an interest in STEM-related careers among youth?

Environmental Sustainability

Grants defined as Environmental Sustainability are those used to enrich programs with the goal of preserving or restoring land, air, water or biodiversity. A comfortable standard of living is important to Westinghouse in order to ensure technology advancement and a sustainable planet for future generations.

To help you frame your proposal, consider the following questions.

1. Will this grant help promote at least one of the following areas: preserving or restoring land, clean air, clean water or biodiversity?

2. Will the grant help advance a technology that will enhance environmental sustainability?

3. Does my organization have a history of demonstrating our dedication to clean land, air, water, or biodiversity?

Community Safety and Vitality

Donations defined as Community Safety and Vitality are those used to improve the overall quality of life within a community by supporting initiatives that enhance safety and public well-being. Safety, health and wellness are vitally important to Westinghouse; our community commitment does not start and stop at the workplace door, but safety, health and wellness continue at home and in our community.

To help you frame your proposal, consider the following questions.

1. Will my grant be used to enhance the community's general safety and security?

2. Will the grant be used to promote wellness and enrich the community it serves?

3. Will the grant be used to expand safety, health and/or wellness not only outside a workplace but also inside a workplace?

Grant Restrictions

Organizations not tax-exempt under Section 501(c)-3 of the U.S. IRS code (schools are still eligible to apply)

United Way member agencies receiving direct allocations or grants from any United Way Impact or General Fund

Organizations over 50 miles from a Westinghouse site. Here is a list of the U.S. Westinghouse sites

Organizations that benefit any political cause, such as candidates, campaigns, or those with the primary purpose of influencing legislation.

Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status or any other basis protected by law.

Religious-affiliated organizations

Labor or fraternal groups

Athletic support

Events such as galas, golf outings

Community event advertising

General endowment funds

Individuals (i.e., trip sponsorships)

Salaries or stipends

Capital improvement or building projects

Proposal Requirements

An organization that wants to apply for this grant must compose a formal proposal with specific requirements. For a proposal to be considered by the Westinghouse Charitable Giving Advisory Board, not only must it meet one of our strategic areas of giving, but the following information must be submitted in the organization's proposal in one pdf file.

1. Cover letter that includes the following information: organization's complete address; amount of funding requested; name of the Westinghouse site this grant request is within 50 miles of; and the Westinghouse strategic area of giving the request falls under and why

2. Organization's mission statement

3. Purpose of the grant

4. An itemized financial breakdown on how the funds will be used

5. Schedule of implementation if it's a program these funds will support

6. Plans to report results back to Westinghouse

7. Name of individual in charge of the grant requested and his/her qualifications

8. A copy of the organization's nonprofit 501(c)-3 status letter

9. A copy of the organization's completed W-9 Federal U.S. form

10. The program's demographic breakdown

11. Names and affiliations of the board of directors or trustees of the organization

12. Latest audited financial report

13. List any additional funding streams for the grant

Submitting a Proposal

Once you have composed a formal proposal with all the required information, please submit your grant as one PDF to WECgiving@westinghouse.com.

Please contact Emily Kolek with any questions.

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Congratulations to our top Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Advocates!

Society for Science is pleased to share the names of 100 committed educators selected for the Advocate Program during the 2023-2024 school year. In its ninth year, the Advocate Program applauds the dedication, tireless efforts and vital role that teachers and mentors play in empowering and guiding students, who will be the next generation of STEM problem solvers and critical thinkers.
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Congratulations to the 2023 STEM Action Grant recipients!

Society for Science is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 STEM Action Grants Program. A total of $245,000 will be given to 53 dynamic community-centric STEM organizations spanning 24 states and Washington, D.C. .
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High school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent research projects are encouraged to apply online for the chance to win up to $250,000! Learn More.

Application & Recommendation Deadline: November 8, 2023 at 8pm ET

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