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About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Middlesex United Way Women’s Initiative Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or continuing female student residing in Middlesex County majoring in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or math) with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Radiologic Technology Judy Wallace Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to current students or students who will be enrolled in the radiologic technology program.
About the Foundation
The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses
The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:
Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.
The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.
Middlesex Community College Foundation: STEM Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student who is registered for at least 6 credits, enrolled in a STEM-related program and demonstrating financial need.
Scientific & Regulatory Consultants, Inc. Scholarship
Science plays a vital role in our daily lives and includes a wide range of fields such as physician or veterinary services, nursing, microbiology, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, psychology, music, etc. This scholarship views “scientific” very broadly and invites you to be creative.
Your application will be reviewed based upon the quality, not quantity, of the response to each question.
Applicants may apply every year.
Mission & Vision
Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with generous philanthropists and community partners, works to improve the quality of life for people who live and work in the eight-county region through its leadership and strategic grantmaking.
Our Mission:
We are cultivating a thriving Greater Rochester region — powered by philanthropy, grounded in community, and sustained across generations.
Our Vision:
We envision a Greater Rochester region transformed by enduring philanthropy, where every person, neighborhood, and future generation can thrive.
Armenian Scholarship Fund in memory of Charles J. Churukian
Purpose of Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors pursuing careers in medicine, science, or music.
Number and Size of Awards
One award of $4,000; paid as $1,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.
About Us
Making a Difference, Together
The Community Foundation of Monroe County (CFMC) builds a thriving, inclusive community through the power of philanthropy. By connecting generous donors with local causes, we help ensure Monroe County remains a place where everyone can thrive. Since our founding, we’ve been a trusted steward of community resources, fostering impactful collaborations and sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, poverty, and community development.
Scholarship Opportunities
Whether you’re heading to college, pursuing a technical career, or furthering your education as an adult, there’s a scholarship for you.
Ahadi Women in Science Scholarship
For female graduating seniors from Monroe County high schools entering a science-related field.
United Negro College Fund
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”®
For more than seven decades, this principle has remained at the heart of UNCF, enabling us to raise more than $5 billion and help more than 500,000 students and counting not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders.
We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 12,000 students scholarships, worth more than $65 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.
MetLife Foundation Legacy Endowed Scholarship
The MetLife Foundation Legacy Endowed Scholarship Program was established by the MetLife Foundation to provide need-based scholarship support to college junior enrolled at US four-year HBCUs. Successful applicants must be currently pursuing a STEM, business, finance, or accounting degree, as a full-time student at a four-year HBCU.
Molly Efron Scholarship
To support a Monroe County female high school senior planning to attend a four-year college or university to study science, technology, engineering, or math.
Number and Size of Awards
Two awards of $1,000 each; paid in one lump sum.
Allowed Use of Award
Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.
Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship
The Scholarship was established by friends and family to honor the life of Joel Ayite Ajavon who left this world far too early. To be awarded to graduating high school seniors with a primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades at a two-year community college in Western New York.
Number and Size of Awards
One award of $4,000; may be split between two recipients. Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Minimum award $2,000.
Allowed Use of Award
Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.
About PLTW GatewayPLTW Gateway (6-8) opens paths that create meaningful futures. It connects students to careers in areas they can, and can't, imagine. Through explorations of skilled trades, coding and robotics, flight and space, human body systems, and more, PLTW Gateway fuels students’ passion for discovery. As they engage in hands-on, collaborative problem solving focused on real-world challenges, students use and stretch their imaginations in brand-new ways that connect their learning to life.Through this partnership, Intel Foundation has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.Program Requirements
Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
About PLTW Gateway
PLTW Gateway (6-8) opens paths that create meaningful futures. It connects students to careers in areas they can, and can't, imagine. Through explorations of skilled trades, coding and robotics, flight and space, human body systems, and more, PLTW Gateway fuels students’ passion for discovery. As they engage in hands-on, collaborative problem solving focused on real-world challenges, students use and stretch their imaginations in brand-new ways that connect their learning to life.
Through this partnership, Intel Foundation has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.
Program Requirements
Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
David M. Martin Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the E. E. Butler Class of 1969 in memory of David M. Martin, the son of David Jerome Martin and Cornelia Martin.
The scholarship is awarded every other year, based on financial need, to an African American student who is either a graduating senior or currently enrolled in college and pursuing or planning to pursue a career in a STEM-related field. Eligible applicants must also be descendants of any student who attended the historic Fair Street School or E. E. Butler High School in Gainesville-Hall County between 1936 and 1969.
David M. Martin loved computer science and had a lifelong passion for the latest technology. In honor of this, preference will be given to students who share an interest in computer technology and who are majoring in fields such as Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Security and/or Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Informatics.
The 2026 scholarship award will be $1,000.
Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Family Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Forsyth County Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Family Scholarship (formerly the Bagwell Scholarship) support Forsyth County high school graduating seniors planning to pursue their post-secondary education at a public school in the State of Georgia. Eligible students may attend an accredited college or university, technical school or trade school. This scholarship prioritizes students with financial need, a commitment to completing their program of study, and clear long-term career goals. Preference will be given to first generation college students who participate in a STEM pathway, CTAE pathway, or another high-demand career pathway.
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Family Scholarship encourages students to further their education and build meaningful careers in Georgia. Selected students will pledge to pursue educational success and, when able, give back to help others reach their goals. In 2026, the scholarship will include ten one-time awards, each in the amount of $5,000.
About
Founded in 1979, the SOM Foundation’s goal is to advance the design profession’s ability to address the key topics of our time by bringing together and supporting groups and individuals, each with the highest possible design aspirations. The Foundation’s award programming was established in 1981 and currently offers seven annual awards across the United States, Europe, and China. The awards support students and faculty of architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban design, and engineering to undertake rigorous interdisciplinary research that can help shape our future.
China Fellowship
Fellowship
The $15,000 China Fellowship is awarded annually to one student in the last two years of either an undergraduate or graduate program in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, or urban design in the People’s Republic of China to conduct independent travel and research that contributes to the SOM Foundation’s current topic. The China Fellowship was created in 2006 to support emerging design leaders to broaden their education and contribute to their future professional and academic careers.
Topic: Exploring the Potential of Mobility Corridors
This year’s topic aims to explore how every scale of movement infrastructure shapes our built environment. How might new approaches to mobility corridors provide sustainable growth, from improving how people and goods move from place to place to supporting the ecosystems, communities, and activities that surround them? Ultimately, how can existing or proposed interconnected systems help define the future of our cities?
Connecting Passion to Purpose
Marshall County Community Foundation is a public charity where local roots help great ideas take flight. We are community-minded partners and trusted investors. We help shape the vision for Marshall County. Our passion is to connect caring people with opportunities to make an impact.
Our mission is to serve all of Marshall county — its people and its future — by growing and managing endowment funding and fostering philanthropy.
Investing in the Scholars of Marshall County
Marshall County Community Foundation administers a number of scholarships, from traditional awards for graduating seniors to those geared towards current students, professionals, and other special circumstances.
Each scholarship has its own application guidelines, deadlines, and application process, so please be sure to read the instructions of the scholarship you’re applying for carefully.
All Marshall County Scholarships
We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met.
Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit. You can learn more about each scholarship by clicking on each of the below scholarship titles.
Scholarship applicants must intend to major in mathematics at an accredited two-year or four-year public or private institution of higher learning.
At the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, we work with donors, grantees, and advisors to address key community issues.
Marguerite C. Lucas Scholarship
This scholarship has been made possible by an anonymous donor, who established the Marquerite C. Lucas Scholarship of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County in honor of Marquerite Lucas. Marguerite C. Lucas had great passion for education. She stressed the importance of perseverance and a "do what you have to do" attitude to pursue your dreams. Her legacy will continue through this scholarship geared towards helping women pursue an education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Blue Diamond Growers
In 1910, 230 California almond growers formed a cooperative with the following core values:
More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation.
Community Giving Program
Our Commitment
Blue Diamond’s Community Giving Program reflects our five core values: Act with Integrity, Work as Partners, Deliver Quality Every Day, Innovate, and Play to Win.
It is our policy to build meaningful relationships with organizations that serve the communities in which we produce our products – namely, Sacramento, Salida, and Turlock. Generally, this will be defined as organizations working in the geographic area within 25 miles of our facility in a particular community.
Grant Request
Blue Diamond Growers provides funding for grant requests, typically between $500 – $15,000, for nonprofit organizations in the communities in which we have manufacturing facilities – Sacramento, Salida and Turlock – that meet one of the three pillars of our Community Giving Program:
Bettye Davis East High School STEM Scholarship Fund
The East High School STEM Scholarship is established to honor Sandra and Kenji Kusano.
The Bettye Davis East High School STEM Scholarship was established to honor Sandra and Kenji Kusano. Like many others, Sandy and Kenji Kusano followed their dreams to Alaska. Sandy's first job at ARCO turned into a 51-year career in the same building. Kenji started a Japanese restaurant, Yamato Ya, which they owned for 26 years. This scholarship honors their inspiring work ethic and dedication to providing opportunities for others.
Bettye Davis East High School STEM Scholarship supports a graduating high school senior from Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School pursuing a bachelor degree in STEM.
The Community Foundation of Carroll County supports nearly 70 academic, sports, special circumstances, and 4-H scholarships. Search scholarships by name, or sort by application type.
Lee H Madairy Scholarship
The purpose of the Lee H Madairy Scholarship is to honor the life of Lee H. Madairy by providing scholarship(s) for a new or returning college or vocational program student who has shown academic achievement, excellent moral character and is pursuing a career in a STEM field. The successful candidate will have been accepted at an accredited College, University, or vocational program. The amount of money available each year for the scholarship(s) will be determined by the income generated by the fund. In addition, if income in any given year is sufficient, grants for other charitable purposes may be made in Mr. Madairy’s memory.
Our Mission
The Horner Foundation is a family-based charity dedicated to partnering with community-based organizations that provide youth, aged 10-19, hands-on experiential learning opportunities through Out of School Time (OST) to foster positive youth development.
We work in 4 geographic regions, determined by where family members live, their specific interests and needs identified by the community.
Our Vision
Organizational Funding Statement
The Horner Foundation strives to be responsive and meet organizations where they are. This means that we may provide multi-year funding and ongoing support to nonprofits who may be launching a pilot project or going through a transition. However, we also believe in the value of diverse funding sources. The Horner Foundation typically funds organizations for 1-2 funding cycles (2-4 years). In rare cases, we may fund an organizations for 3 funding cycles (6 years).
Grants
The Foundation awards two-year grants dedicated to project funding. We fund in four geographic regions, each with its own funding priorities.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Out of School Time (OST) Organizations - STEM Programs
Strategy
Since 2013, The Horner Foundation has supported Out of School Time programs working directly with underserved youth aged 10-19 in the City of Philadelphia. For our 2024 funding cycle, we will focus on out-of-school time STEM programming.
Funding Focus
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): The intention of this funding focus is to inspire members of the next generation to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering, and math sectors through programming delivered in an inclusive learning environment.
About the Foundation
Kern Community Foundation is a vibrant nonprofit enterprise with a powerfully simple mission of growing community and growing philanthropy.
Scholarships
Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Community stakeholders have created these scholarships to honor their loved ones, to support higher education, and to foster the improvement of students as they pursue their diverse ambitions. Students have access to all our scholarship resources through one simple application.
The Caratan Family Scholarship Fund
The Caratan Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2018. The permanently endowed scholarship fund provides academic support to graduates of Kern County high schools who wish to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
STEM education grants provide funding to support science, technology, engineering, and math programs in schools and communities. The following grants help nonprofits and educators foster innovation, promote inclusivity, and prepare students for careers in STEM fields.
Find 142 funding opportunities for STEM education, with $58.7M available. Instrumentl supports organizations with targeted grant searches, application deadline tracking, and funder insights to expand STEM learning opportunities.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for STEM Education grants?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for STEM Education Grants?
Grants are most commonly $22,050.
Research institutions and community organizations that promote STEM initiatives qualify for STEM education grants. Donors value school and after-school programs that stimulate STEM learning for students. These grants support projects aimed at enhancing diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM programs. Many funding opportunities focus on increasing participation among underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Grants in STEM education typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q2, with 29.1% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q3.
STEM education grants aim to expand innovative learning approaches both inside and outside the classroom. These grants are meant to encourage creative ideas to STEM education among individuals from different backgrounds. Historically, these grants have been offered to close educational gaps for marginalized students. Many programs focus on providing essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for careers in all fields encompassed in STEM.
On average, grants in STEM education provide funding between $375 and $25,000,000, with typical awards falling around $22,050 (median) and $652,156 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
The majority of funding for STEM ducation grants comes from government agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Education. Google offers an annual fund with priorities change annually from community support to AI initiatives. Private foundations, like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other corporate entities such as Microsoft contribute heavily to STEM funding.
Organizations can find over 200 funding opportunities with $200 million in awards.
For the best chances at securing STEM education grants, follow these tips:
Not sure how much to request in a grant application? Learn how to calculate the right amount with our grant request sizing guide.
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