Best STEM Education Grants in Washington

With a mission to support education and health careers, Hawai'i Community Foundation provides Washington STEM / STEAM education students with scholarship funding for health-related college majors. Hawai‘i residents pursuing accredited postsecondary study in medical or health fields, with financial need and at least a 2.0 GPA, may benefit from the Robanna Fund’s support.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington supporting youth through STEM education, early learning, arts, sports, social services, or mental health programs can apply for funding from Korum for Kids Foundation. Grants from Korum for Kids Foundation help South Puget Sound programs expand innovative learning, enrichment, and support services for children, families, and communities.

Washington schools adding a new biomedical STEM program can receive up to US $14,000 to launch the PLTW Biomedical Science curriculum over three years. Washington STEM / STEAM education schools can access funding through Project Lead the Way to cover participation fees and core teacher training for the 2026–2028 academic years.

Washington public schools offering outdoor, experiential STEM and STEAM education in Washington can apply for grants of US $10,000 - US $175,000 to support student outdoor learning. Grants from Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office fund projects like immersive field studies, habitat restoration, natural resources career-connected learning, and leadership-focused outdoor programs for K–12 students.

BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations in Washington and other Western states can receive funding for youth programs in athletics, culture, and education, including STEAM-focused learning for ages 6–18. Charlotte Martin Foundation prioritizes rural communities, supports general operating needs, and backs programs that expand educational access, cultural expression, and sports opportunities for youth of color.

Washington students pursuing high-demand STEM or health care bachelor’s degrees can receive scholarship support that also helps cover living and education-related expenses in Washington. Washington State Opportunity Foundation’s Baccalaureate Scholarship offers up to US $22,500 plus career training and mentorship for eligible majors at participating public and private colleges and universities.

Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies working on STEM education, workforce development, sustainability, or thriving communities can access funding through Marathon Petroleum; grants support training, youth development, and community resiliency programs. Eligible U.S.-incorporated organizations in Marathon’s operating areas may benefit, with priority for communities where the company has a significant presence.

Middle schools in Washington and other U.S. states implementing the PLTW Gateway STEM program for the first time can receive US $9,100 in non-cash support. Focused on STEM / STEAM education, Project Lead The Way covers participation fees and six core training registrations applied directly to the school’s PLTW account.

Better World Scholarship Fund

The scholarship encourages women to acquire a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field. The donor’s bachelor’s degree is in mathematics, followed 15 years later with a master’s degree in business administration. Her degree in mathematics provided opportunities for jobs in software development and application, medical research, technical documentation, organizational education and training, scientific research, and business. Her career was challenging, dynamic, encouraged creativity, never boring, offered schedule flexibility that allowed her to parent her four children, provided career choice independence, and was lucrative. Go STEM Girls!

Award Amount:

• Minimum $1,000

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Thomas S. Ritter Memorial Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this scholarship fund is to assist students who are attending or plan to attend a college or university and who have demonstrated a strong work ethic both inside and outside of the classroom.

Award

• Varies

The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.

W.R. "Bill" Asplund Scholarship

W.R. “Bill” Asplund (1932-2022) was a well-loved teacher in the Science Department at Wenatchee High School (WHS) from 1963 through 1987. He was a mentor to many students, instilling an appreciation for chemistry, scientific curiosity, and the natural world. He also introduced many to the outdoors as an advisor to the WHS Alpine Club, and later as an outdoor sports retailer in Wenatchee.

His childhood was harsh; he was homeless for a time. This gave him a life-long appreciation for those who helped him become a teacher and an advocate for wilderness conservation.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation Scholarship

The purpose of the NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation scholarship, in partnership with NextEra Energy Foundation, is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and pursuing degrees with a focus in environment, energy, cultural sustainability, or a major in a STEM or STEM-related discipline. Native American students pursuing degrees that prepare them for the renewable energy workforce are encouraged to apply. 

This program will award 16 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. This opportunity is a need-based award.

Our Mission

AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

AISES Scholarships

Funding the STEM futures of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and First Nations Students.

AISES recognizes education as a means of empowerment, personal growth, and fosters the diversity Indigenous students will bring to STEM landscapes. We provide financial aid to Indigenous students in STEM through scholarships funded by our dedicated donors and partners.

Indian Motorcycle + Polaris Trade Scholarship

Indian Motorcycle along with the Polaris Foundation are proud to partner with AISES to offer academic and vocational scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year. As a leader in power sports, we bring cutting edge innovation to the product we design and the experiences we create for those who play, work and thrive outside.

The Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky High School STEM Scholarship Fund provides financial support to female high school seniors from Erie, Huron, or Ottawa County, Ohio, who plan to pursue a degree in STEM or medical fields at accredited institutions. Established by the Zonta Club, this scholarship aims to empower young women to contribute positively to their communities by facilitating access to higher education opportunities. Since its inception, it has fostered academic growth and leadership among recipients.

American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing full-time STEM degrees at accredited institutions, including those from Washington, can receive need-based scholarships supporting science and technology education. Focused on STEM / STEAM education, Native Forward Scholars Fund offers awards ranging from US $100 - US $30,000 per academic year for eligible students with documented Tribal affiliation.

High school seniors pursuing STEM or arts-related post-secondary studies can receive scholarship support that may benefit STEM/STEAM education interests in Washington. Grants from Erie Community Foundation help students with financial need who demonstrate strong work ethic and plan to attend any college or university, with awards for both science/math/business and art/music majors.

Washington high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees can access funding through this AIAA Foundation and Club for the Future scholarship, which supports aerospace-focused students facing challenges such as disabilities, low-income backgrounds, or being first-generation college-goers. One U.S. student enrolling in a college, university, or technical institution receives US $10,000 plus mentorship from an AIAA professional member.

Focused on STEM / STEAM education, American Association of University Women invites Washington AAUW branches and state organizations to seek funding for hands-on STEM programs for girls in grades K–12. Eligible projects build skills, confidence, STEM identity, or college and career readiness, with awards up to US $10,000 for innovative local initiatives.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and tax-exempt educational institutions in Washington can seek funding to run community-based STEM programs for girls in grades K–12 through the American Association of University Women’s Community Action Grants, offering up to US $50,000. Projects that build STEM skills, confidence, identity, and belonging—especially for underrepresented girls—may be competitive.

High-achieving graduating seniors pursuing STEM-related undergraduate studies can receive up to US $32,000 through the Carter Creech Scholarship, including students from Washington planning to attend four-year colleges. Offered by Communities Foundation of Texas, this award supports top academic performers with strong GPAs, test scores, honors/AP coursework, and foreign language study.

Adam R Scripps Foundation

Adam Scripps lived a life of humble generosity, helping to improve the lives of others without seeking recognition or fanfare for himself. The family-run Adam R. Scripps Foundation, established posthumously in 2023, allocates millions annually to his cherished causes like animal welfare and community development, with grants overseen by his relatives to honor his legacy.

Honoring Adam’s legacy, we make grants to collaborate, provide support and build resources that create opportunities and transformative pathways. For generations to come, we will improve lives and transform communities because we are a leader in family philanthropy. We value helping communities create lasting change. We do this through compassion, love of neighbor, humility, and generosity.

Education Grant

We support lifelong learning, and will fund educational initiatives through all life stages – both in and outside the classroom. In addition to essential academic needs such as scholarships, we’ll support a variety of learning initiatives including:

• Early childhood education
• Summer camps
• In- and out-of-school leadership and team building programs
• Literacy & STEM initiatives
• Testing and college/career preparedness
• College visits
• Teacher resources & effectiveness

The Ruby A. Trivette Ruritan Scholarship, administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Ashe and Watauga counties in North Carolina. Eligible applicants must reside in Todd or be active members or children of active members of the Todd Ruritan Club. This scholarship opens for applications on December 16, 2025, and closes on March 3, 2026, providing crucial financial assistance for students pursuing higher education.