Best STEM Education Grants in Massachusetts

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Joyce Price Johnson’s Samaritan Fund provides scholarships for young people in North Carolina who are exiting foster care or facing poverty. Eligible candidates include undergraduates, graduates, and adult re-entry students attending various accredited institutions. Applications for NCCF scholarships open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Preference is given to applicants from Wayne County and adjacent areas, ensuring support for those with exceptional financial need.

The NC Hunter and Jumper Association’s Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment supports individuals pursuing higher education who have engaged in equestrian activities. Open to undergraduates, graduates, and adult re-entry students, the scholarship aims to assist those attending various educational institutions in the United States. Applications for NCCF scholarships will be accepted from December 16, 2025, to March 3, 2026. Be sure to check specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

The Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to Subway employees and their children who meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum of 500 work hours over the past year and a GPA of 2.0 in high school or 2.5 in college. Applications for this scholarship will be open from December 16, 2025, to March 3, 2026. It is part of a broader initiative by the North Carolina Community Foundation to support students pursuing education at various institutions.

The RAK Education Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Camden, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank, or Perquimans Counties who have earned a high school diploma or GED. This scholarship supports students pursuing degrees or certificates in Career and Technical Education fields such as trade education, computer science, business, health science, and more. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026, encouraging eligible students to apply.

The Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund provides financial support for North Carolina high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university as full-time students. Eligible applicants are evaluated on leadership potential, community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, contingent upon maintaining a 2.0 GPA and continuous enrollment. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.

The JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship supports students enrolled in North Carolina technical or occupational schools focused on electrical systems technologies. Eligible candidates include undergraduates, graduates, and apprentices who demonstrate financial need and strong academic performance. The scholarship application requires careful attention to specific donor-defined eligibility criteria. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026, with preference given to those pursuing a two-year associate’s degree.

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.

Grayce Wills MacDonald and Ivan A. MacDonald Endowment

Shall support students who attended high school in Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood, Buncombe, and Henderson counties, and who are pursuing a college or post-graduate level degree in the field of nutrition with emphasis on the study of natural foods and the vegetarian lifestyle. Scholarships may be based on both need and merit.

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).