AFCEA OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS OF

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

SCIENCE TEACHING TOOLS  **  SCHOLARSHIPS

I.  SCIENCE TEACHING TOOLS

This program is a joint effort between individual AFCEA Chapters and the Educational Foundation to promote effective science teaching and to enhance the abilities of capable STEM teachers in K-12 schools worldwide.

1.  $1,000 grants are provided to AFCEA Chapters for the purpose
of selecting an elementary, middle or high school STEM teacher
(or international equivalent) to purchase consumable supplies or equipment that would augment science, information technology, engineering or mathematics activities in the classroom.

2.  Some Chapters award multiple grants with additional funds they raise locally.

How to apply for a Grant Award:

1.  Apply through a participating AFCEA Chapter - Click here to find a Chapter in your local area.

2.  Applications and deadlines vary by Chapter but generally are very user friendly.

3.  Individual award amounts may vary by Chapter.

4.  Award disbursement dates vary by Chapter.

5.  Awards are made to individual teachers (not schools or school districts).

6.  Awards will include a request for feedback:

*  Consumable supplies purchased

*  Number of students impacted

*  Number of Courses/Grade level(s) included

Chapter Guidelines for Grant selection are recommended by the AFCEA Educational Foundation.  Local Chapters have latitude to modify as their needs dictate.

For general questions on eligibility, please contact Doreen Jakubcak at Email.

II.  SCHOLARSHIPS

Students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree for the purpose of teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM subjects) at a U.S. middle or secondary school are eligible to apply for the following AFCEA Scholarships:

1.  STEM Teacher Scholarships - Deadline June 1

     Click here for more information

2.  Online Education Scholarships - Deadline May 1

     Click here for more information

General eligibility requirements:

1.  U.S. citizenship.

2.  Full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university in the United States.

3.  Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program.

4.  Minimum second-year (sophomore) status.

5.  Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

IMPORTANT:  In addition to the online application, other required documents include a current transcript issued by the school Registrar's Office; two letters of recommendation from relevant faculty; if currently employed as a teacher, one additional letter from the school principal must be submitted.

For questions, please contact Norma Corrales at Email or call 703-631-6149.

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