Best STEM Education Grants in Massachusetts

Public and charter schools in Massachusetts seeking to start or expand PLTW Launch STEM programs can receive funding for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Grants from Project Lead The Way help under-resourced K–12 schools add new PLTW Launch modules, sections, and trained teachers, with preference for high-need student populations.

Massachusetts public, private, and charter middle schools starting the PLTW Gateway STEM program can receive US $9,100 in in-kind support for participation and teacher core training. Grants from Project Lead The Way help schools nationwide cover PLTW Gateway fees and six teacher training registrations, with awards applied directly to the school’s PLTW account.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts seeking to expand PLTW Launch STEM programs can use this grant to offset implementation and growth costs. With a mission to increase access to PLTW programs, Project Lead the Way provides funding for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training expenses.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts expanding existing PLTW Gateway STEM programs can receive funding to offset implementation and growth costs. With a mission to broaden access to STEM education, Project Lead the Way provides support for participation fees, required computers or tablets, program equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training expenses.

Massachusetts public and charter schools seeking to start or expand PLTW Gateway STEM programs can use this grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Eligible under-resourced schools must offer at least one Gateway unit next year and complete a year of grant reporting through Project Lead The Way and the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts seeking to start or expand PLTW Biomedical Science programs can use this grant to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Grants from Project Lead The Way, supported by the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust and Arconic Foundation, target under-resourced schools adding biomedical science courses or sections.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts can receive funding to start or expand PLTW Biomedical Science programs, covering fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and teacher core training. Project Lead The Way partners with Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust and Arconic Foundation to help under-resourced schools grow STEM and biomedical science offerings; awards are US $10,000.

Public and charter K-12 schools in Massachusetts seeking to expand existing PLTW computer science programs can use this grant to offset PLTW participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. With a mission to broaden STEM access, Project Lead The Way provides support, prioritizing under-resourced schools with high-need student populations, with awards of US $10,000.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts seeking to start or expand PLTW computer science programs can use this grant for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. With a mission to expand STEM access, Project Lead The Way and the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust provide up to US $20,000, prioritizing high-need schools.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts can seek funding to start or expand PLTW Engineering courses and cover key STEM program costs. Focused on engineering education, Project Lead the Way invites under-resourced schools to offset PLTW participation fees, required technology, program equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel and lodging.

Public and charter K–12 schools in Massachusetts expanding existing PLTW Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust grants, with awards of US $10,000 to offset program costs. Funding can cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel and lodging.

Female students in Massachusetts pursuing a BS degree in STEM, with preference for engineering majors, can receive scholarship support through the Susan A. Robbins Memorial Scholarship. Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts supports STEM / STEAM education by managing this fund for eligible students from the North Middlesex school district.

Nonprofit charities running STEM and STEAM education or related youth, health, or community programs in Massachusetts and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for innovative projects. Roche supports accredited charities through its Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program, prioritizing sustainable, high-quality initiatives in science and education, humanitarian and social development, community and environment, and contemporary arts and culture.

Massachusetts public, private, and charter schools adding PLTW Biomedical Science can receive up to US $14,000 to cover program participation and teacher core training fees over three years. Project Lead the Way supports schools nationwide, and this rolling grant helps launch and expand STEM / STEAM education pathways starting in 2026–2027.

The Fred and Betty Worsh Scholarship Fund, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation, offers financial support to residents of New Hanover and Brunswick Counties who are U.S. citizens attending accredited four-year colleges or universities. Scholarships are available to undergraduates, graduates, and adult re-entry students, and may be renewed annually based on academic performance and financial need. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains

Our mission at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is to improve the region’s quality of life through the power of philanthropy. We do this by offering individuals, families, and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today. Founded in 1998, the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is honored to work with hundreds of donors, nonprofits, advisors, and civic leaders to achieve dreams for making the Endless Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania an even better place to live for everyone.

Scholarships

Many generous individuals, families, and businesses have established scholarship funds to provide support to graduates in our region. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors.

Lawrence & Phyllis DeWolfe Scholarship

Established by the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DeWolfe to provide college scholarships to graduating seniors from Blue Ridge, Lackawanna Trail, and Mountain View school districts who will major in agriculture, education, a STEM field or law enforcement.

The Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship, awarded by the LPGA Foundation, aims to empower female high school seniors from minority backgrounds pursuing STEM studies. Established in 2022, this scholarship promotes diversity in golf and education, honoring Dinah Shore's legacy. By supporting young women, the LPGA Foundation continues its mission to change the face of golf and provide educational opportunities, enhancing representation in both golf and STEM fields.

The Carteret County Retired School Personnel Scholarship Endowment offers scholarships to graduating seniors from Carteret County public high schools with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Eligible students must apply for admission to an accredited college or university and plan to pursue a degree in education, demonstrating their commitment to serving as positive role models. Applications open on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.

The Carteret County Association of Home Builders Murdoch Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating seniors and graduates from Carteret County high schools. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in accredited technical schools or universities pursuing degrees in construction-related fields. Priority is given to those with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrated financial need. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026, making it essential for interested candidates to prepare their submissions accordingly.

Scholarships

We partner with donors to administer scholarships for students across the state. Most NCCF scholarships open for applications on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.

Undergraduates, graduates, medical and professional school students and adult re-entry students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, teaching credential programs and graduate, medical or professional schools in the United States are eligible for scholarships offered at NCCF.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements defined by the donor when the scholarship was established. Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully as directed through the universal application and address those elements as needed in your application.

Baronowski Family STEM Scholarship

Female graduates of a Brunswick County, NC, high school who plan to attend or currently attend a qualified institution of higher learning, including a college, university or community college, to pursue a degree in one of the STEM disciplines (Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math).

In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.

In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.

Wen Bo Wang Scholarship

Be graduating high school seniors and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall.

The David W. McCoy Scholarship, established by David W. McCoy in 2021, supports qualified students from Troy Buchanan High School pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields. Administered by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, this scholarship aims to empower the next generation of leaders by providing essential financial resources. Eligible applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their education, ensuring that deserving students have the opportunity to thrive in higher education.

About Legacy Foundation

Legacy Foundation is the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana. We connect people, knowledge, and funding to build an equitable, accessible, and inclusive Lake County, now and for generations to come.

Legacy Foundation is supported by a broad base of individuals, families, and businesses connected by the desire to improve Lake County, Indiana. With a growing portfolio of over 300 funds and approximately $80 million in assets, Legacy Foundation is a trusted source for philanthropic giving in the region.

For over 30 years, Legacy Foundation has been empowering people, providing strategic leadership, and impactful philanthropic support to create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.

Mission Statement

Transforming Lake County by providing strategic leadership and impactful philanthropic support to ensure equitable opportunity for all communities that we serve.

Vision Statement

Create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.

Milton and Ruby McClendon Scholarship

Use the chart below to see which scholarships are the best fit for you! You must complete the Legacy Universal Application to apply.

Scholarship eligibility requires students to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year public or private institution of higher learning. All scholarships are for full-time students, unless otherwise noted. Renewable awards are for 4 years of undergraduate study and cannot be used for post graduate coursework; all awards are paid directly to the school or may be used for book reimbursement.

This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement.The proposal submission process has two stages:I. Applicants are encouraged to submit a white paper first to Grants@NPS.edu, ; andII. Applicants must submit a full proposal through Grants.gov (do not submit white papers through Grants.gov, only full proposals)Applicants are encouraged to submit a White Paper in advance of a Full Proposal to minimize the labor and other costs associated with the production of detailed full proposals that have little chance of being selected for funding. Based on an assessment of the white papers, the responsible Research Program Officer will provide informal feedback notification to the prospective awardees to encourage or discourage submission proposals. The Research Program Officer may also, on occasion, provide feedback encouraging re-work to strengthen a proposal. White Papers may be submitted at any time during the open period of this FOA. A separate White Paper is required for each research proposal.

Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.

Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors.

The Reuter Scholarship Fund

• Interested in pursuing a career in engineering, science or technology
• Based on good moral character and student’s overall performance as to academic ability and standing, extracurricular activities, success in dealing with life’s challenges in individual circumstances and financial need

EPSCoR RII Research Fellows Limited Competition

EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development pathways that advance workforce development and effects engagement in STEM at national and global levels. EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows provides awards to build research capacity in institutions and transform the career trajectories of investigators and further develop their individual research potential through collaborations with investigators from the nation's premier private, governmental, or academic research institutions and/or centers. The fellowship provides opportunities to establish strong collaborations through extended or periodic collaborative visits to a selected host site. Through collaborative research activities with the host site, Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, develop new collaborations, advance existing partnerships, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and/or shift their research toward potentially transformative new directions. The experiences gained through the fellowships are intended to have lasting impacts that will enhance the Fellows' research trajectories well beyond the award period. The benefits to the Fellows are also expected to improve the research capacity of their institutions and jurisdictions more broadly.

Community Foundation of the North State

The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources.

We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving.

Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals.

REU Powering Redding’s Future Scholarship Fund

Redding Electric Utility (REU) is proud to offer students in the Redding community awards from the REU Powering Redding’s Future Scholarship, Program. The purpose of REU’s Program is to identify and support local students dreaming and planning to attend community college, a 4-year college/university, or technical school. The primary goals of REU’s Powering Redding’s Future program is to encourage Redding’s youth to consider a college/university or technical school education that may lead to career opportunities in the electric utility industry, preferably with REU. This program will award up to $50,000 in scholarships for local students each year.

All REU scholarships are offered to Redding residents.