Scholarship, Grants, & Opportunities 

Eligible applicants must identify as female, have a minimum GPA of 3.5. They must also demonstrate exceptional achievement in STEM through work, research, or advocacy.
Age: graduating high school seniors entering college or current college or graduate students at a U.S. institution

Minority and underrepresented students; must show financial need; interest in STEM.
Age: completed high school, earned an advanced degree, or be enrolled in a college or graduate program.

Open to college-bound high school seniors graduating in 2026 from Chicago Public Schools who plan to major in engineering or computer science. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have active DACA status. Selection is based on academic achievement, essay or video content, and community involvement. Required documents include a transcript, college admissions letter, and one letter of recommendation.
Age: 12th grader

The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Challenge invites innovators in the plastics circular economy to submit ideas in two categories: Recycling Technology and Products & Parts. Applicants should have developed technologies that enhance mechanical or chemical recycling of engineering plastics, or designed products using low-carbon footprint thermoplastic polymers with circular business models. Submissions must demonstrate feasibility, scalability, and sustainability, including quantifiable environmental impact. Selected winners will join a $25,000 pilot program and gain access to mentorship, technical support, and a broader innovation ecosystem. Ownership of intellectual property remains with the applicant.
Age: NA

Applicants must be high school seniors (2024–2025) or current full-time undergraduate students planning to enroll in a bachelor’s program for the 2025–2026 academic year at an accredited college. They must be pursuing computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field, and demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and financial need. Children of Google employees are not eligible.
Age: high school senior or undergraduate student

Open to all ages, individuals and teams.
Age: NA

The Energy Globe Award is open to individuals, organizations, schools, universities, companies, and public authorities submitting projects that promote environmental sustainability, such as resource conservation, renewable energy, and climate awareness. Participation is free, and multiple projects may be submitted, including joint entries. Only projects with measurable implementation—such as prototypes, partial rollouts, or ongoing initiatives showing results—are eligible for awards; early-stage ideas may be considered for support but not prizes. Political initiatives like petitions are excluded.
Age:NA

The National Geographic Society’s Young Explorer Program supports outstanding individuals who show courage, leadership, and a dedication to community impact.
Age:18-25

The GIST Tech-I Competition is open to science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide. Eligible participants must be aspiring innovators with ideas or startups in science and technology fields.
Age: NA

To be eligible for the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) must be selected by an ISEF-affiliated fair. Each student may submit only one project, based on no more than 12 months of research conducted after January 2025, and all materials must be in English. Team projects can include up to three original members, and entries must fall within one of ISEF’s 22 science and engineering categories. Projects must be original, action-based research—not demonstrations or literature reviews—and any use of AI must be properly cited.
Age: 9–12th grade (or equivalent), under age 20 as of May 1 before the fair,