6 STEM and Research Grant Opportunities

STEMEach month, eSchool News compiles a list of the most current education grants expiring soon. This month’s grants are all relevant to research and STEM teaching and learning. Don’t miss out on these funding opportunities for teachers, students, parents, and administrators!

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship ProgramDeadline: Nov. 20, 2014
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to serve in the national education arena. Fellows spend eleven months working in a Federal agency or in a U.S. Congressional office, bringing their extensive knowledge and experience in the classroom to education program and/or education policy efforts. Learn more »

Youth Research for Action Grant CompetitionDeadline: Nov. 26, 2014
Youth Research for Action will award, on a competitive basis, grants of up to $2,000 to youth-designed and -led action research projects across the U.S. The competition is open to teams of public high school students nationwide, along with youth in community-based organizations. Learn more »

Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator AwardDeadline: Nov. 30, 2014
The Dr. Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award recognizes excellence in the field of aerospace education as outlined in the NSTA Position Statement on Aerospace Education. An award of $3,000 is given to the recipient, and up to $2,000 is provided to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. The recipient of the Award will be honored during the Awards Banquet and the Aerospace Educators Luncheon at the NSTA Conference. Learn more »

Excellence in Teaching Technology and EngineeringDeadline: Dec. 1, 2014
The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators in cooperation with Pitsco/Hearlihy & Company proudly announces the $2,000 Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTEE Grant in honor of Tom and Mary Hearlihy. The grant is for a technology and engineering teacher at any grade level (K-12). Its purpose is to recognize and encourage the integration of a quality technology and engineering education program within the school curriculum. Criteria include: (1) evidence of an effective quality technology and engineering education program, (2) documented success in the integration of technology and engineering education with other academic subjects, and (3) plans for professional development via the anticipated grant. Learn more »

MathMovesU Middle School ScholarshipDeadline: Feb. 7, 2015
Calling all middle school students! This scholarship asks 6th, 7th and 8th graders to describe how math moves their world. Each year, MathMovesU awards 150 middle school students nationwide $1,000 scholarships to attend math and science camps and programs, or to save the money for college. Raytheon also donates a $1,000 matching grant to each winning student’s middle school. Learn more »

Extreme Redesign 3D Printing ChallengeDeadline: Feb. 11, 2015
Middle school, high school, and college-level students worldwide: Send us your best design in the form of an STL file, and tell us why your design improves on the existing engineering solution or why it’s a great original or redesigned work of art or architecture. The winning entries will be creative, mechanically sound and realistically achievable. Since the contest’s inception, Stratasys has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to innovative students, plus recognition on our website. Instructors of top students receive tablet computers for classroom use. Learn more »