Next intake for the STEM Project Grant opens January 20, 2025. The application form is available here.
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The STEM Project Grant is a funding opportunity for youth across BC and the Yukon to explore science, technology, and innovation through their own unique STEM project.
Created for youth looking for financial support in their pursuit of STEM inquiry, the STEM Project Grant is inviting BC and Yukon students between the ages of 9 and 18 to apply for funding that will help them build their STEM project or compete in a regional science fair. Grants of between $50 to $200 will be awarded to successful applicants who can demonstrate the grant money will substantially contribute to their understanding of and development in STEM.
Applicants will be asked to describe their STEM project, what they are trying to discover, and how the STEM Project Grant funding will be used in relation to their project or attending a STEM competition.
Eligible Expenses:
The following is a non-exhaustive list of items and services that funding may be used to purchase:
- Miscellaneous supplies for the completion of a STEM project (e.g., batteries, wire, chemicals)
- Access to scientific journals/articles/research
- Access to lab equipment
- Registration fees for a regional science fair in 2025
- Travel costs associated with traveling to a regional science fair in 2025 (e.g., gas, hotel costs)
Objectives:
- To reduce financial barriers for youth in BC and the Yukon to develop STEM projects and compete in science fairs
- To create a more equal playing field for students to explore project-based STEM learning
- To ensure that all grade 4 to 12 students in BC and the Yukon have the opportunity to realize their interests and potential in STEM
Who Can Apply?
Youth who:
- Are between 9 and 18 years old (grades 4 to 12)
- Live in BC or the Yukon
- Plan to participate in a science fair or equivalent program in BC or the Yukon in 2025
Note: If working with a partner, please submit only one application per project.