The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school.
Maximum Award: $100,000.
Eligibility: U.S. high school students.
Deadline: October 1, 2008.
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm
The Best Buy te@ch program rewards schools for successful interactive programs they have launched with available technology. Winning te@ch programs focus on kids using technology to learn a standards-based curriculum, rather than on teaching students to use technology or educators using technology that children aren't able to use hands-on.
Maximum Award: $5,000.
Eligibility: Accredited K-12 public, private, parochial, and nonprofit charter schools in the United States.
Deadline: October 12, 2008.
https://bestbuyteach.scholarshipamerica.org
The Foundation for Technology Education Greer/FTE Grant encourages professional development of classroom teachers and supervisors in technology education.
Maximum award: $1,000 to offset the expenses of attending an International Technology Education Association Conference.
Eligibility: technology education teachers or supervisors for grades 6-12 who are members of the International Technology Education Association. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2008.
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/grantgreer.htm
The Pitsco/Hearlihy Foundation for Technology Education Grant recognizes and encourages the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum.
Maximum award: $2,000.
Eligibility: K-12 teachers who are members of the International Technology Education Association.
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2008.
http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/granthearlihy.htm
Microsoft DigiGirlz High Tech Camp for girls works to dispel stereotypes of the high-tech industry and gives young people a chance to experience firsthand what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology. During the camp, girls are exposed to executive speakers, technology tours and demonstrations, networking and hands-on learning workshops.
Maximum Award: camp attendance.
Eligibility: girls grades 7-12; must be 13 at the time of attendance. Deadline: varies; see website.
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
Reinventing
Education Program,
IBM's lead philanthropic program, is now a $70 million grant
initiative that forms the centerpiece of IBM's global commitment
to education. IBM is contributing more than just money; they are
dedicating their world-renowned researchers, educational consultants,
and technology.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/education/programs/reinventing/
Toshiba's Grade
7-12 Grant Program - The Toshiba America Foundation encourages
programs with the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning
of science, mathematics, and the science and mathematics of technology.
Projects and proposals from individual or groups of classroom teachers
in grade schools (7-12) will be considered for funding.
Deadline: Decisions about small grants are made monthly, except
March and September.
http://www.toshiba.com/about/taf/grant.html
RGK Foundation awards grants to programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.
Maximum Award: $25,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations.
Deadline for Letter of Inquiry: N/A.
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php#programs
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Classroom Grants are awarded to encourage excellence in educating students about math, science, technology, and engineering.
Eligibility: current AIAA Educator Associate or AIAA Professional members actively engaged as K-12 classroom educators.
Maximum Award: $200.
Deadline: N/A.
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244
The Personnel
Exchange provides travel funds for state or local elementary/secondary
education agency staff to visit other education organizations in
order to share knowledge about education data issues.
Deadline: rolling
http://nces.ed.gov/conferences/confinfo.asp?confid=60
The SMARTer Kids
Foundation - The Connections Program equips North American
and Canadian upper elementary school classes with leading-edge technology,
promotes collaborative learning projects between schools, provides
teacher training on the technology, and culminates with teachers
and select students meeting for a fun-filled week in Calgary, Alberta.
Deadline: N/A
http://www.smarterkids.org/k12/connections/index.asp
Share
the Technology is a nonprofit organization that provides
a free, public-service online database listing computer donation
offers and equests for donations from public and private schools,
churches and other nonprofit organizations.
http://sharetechnology.org/ |