Scholarships & Grants
Hundreds of scholarships and grants are available to students interested in pursuing study and careers in both STEM and STEAM-related subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math.
Explore this partial list of scholarships, grants and fellowships offered by colleges, universities, foundations, and other organizations and individuals dedicated to advancing the pursuit of astronomy and science.
Major Foundations & Organizations
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NASA: Offers diverse internships and scholarship opportunities, including the JSC NASA Scholarship Award.
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National Science Foundation (NSF): Provides numerous scholarships and fellowships, including the NSF Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for associate and bachelor's degrees.
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Offers millions in scholarships annually for women entering engineering or computer science.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): Offers multiple scholarship opportunities, including the A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarships and the Cobell Scholarship.
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UNCF (United Negro College Fund): Manages various STEAM programs, including the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, awarding millions to students at HBCUs.
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Society for Science: The leading sponsor of middle and high school science fair competitions in the United States operates the Regeneron Science Talent Search and offers STEM Action Grants for community-driven non-profits. Teachers are also eligible for grants supporting STEM science students.
Corporate & Specialized Grants
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Google: Offers scholarships like the Generation Google Scholarship and Google Lime Scholarship, for STEAM students with disabilities.
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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship: Provides $40,000 awards to students pursuing computer science.
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Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship: Awards up to $10,000–$40,000 for students in computer-focused STEAM fields.
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Toshiba America Foundation: Provides grants for teachers to support innovative projects.
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PG&E offers scholarships to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math students as well as other majors, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
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National Geographic Society Young Explorers Grant: Supports high school students interested in scientific exploration.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Aids Hispanic students in STEM fields with their HSF Scholar Program.
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Great Minds in STEM Scholarships: Connects Hispanic students with STEM career opportunities.
Colleges & Universities
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California State University & Community Colleges: Programs for first-generation students and specific local STEAM programs with their First-Gen Initiative.
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Rose Hills Summer Scholarships enable UC Berkeley students from STEAM disciplines to immerse themselves in full-time summer research.
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Cal Grant Programs: These are California-specific, need-based awards that do not need to be repaid, available to undergraduate students attending the University of California, California State Universities, California Community Colleges, and qualifying independent/technical schools.
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CSU STEM-NET Grants: The California State University system offers specialized grants to support research, including Faculty Fellows and Undergraduate Research Scholarships, with a focus on STEM disciplines.
Learn about the F-STAR Program,
an astronomy mentorship sponsored by Friends of Taylor Observatory which provides students with a state-of-the-art telescope, plus educational support,
at no cost.
