Deadline: 24 February 2025
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.
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
Funding Information
- 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.
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)
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
For more information, visit Science Fair Foundation British Columbia.
