Funding Amount

$1,000 (First Place), $500 (Second Place)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • High school students from underrepresented backgrounds
  • Students with innovative ideas for improving TREO Foundation's The Walk event

Other requirements

  • Participants in the ASMBS Pathway Program

Overview

Innovation Challenge Scholarship

Program Name: Walk Better Innovation Challenge

Focus: TREO Pathway Scholarship funded through TREO AWARE

Purpose: Recognizes outstanding creativity and vision from high school students participating in the ASMBS Pathway Program.

Eligibility:

  • High school students from underrepresented backgrounds

  • Participants in the ASMBS Pathway Program

  • Students with innovative ideas for improving TREO Foundation's The Walk event
  • Award Structure:

  • First Place: $1,000 scholarship

  • Second Place: $500 scholarship
  • Program Background:
    The ASMBS Pathway Program is an initiative committed to inspiring and empowering students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, with deeper understanding of:

  • Obesity treatment

  • Healthcare careers

  • STEM opportunities
  • Award Use: Scholarships support students as they continue their educational journeys and represent TREO's commitment to cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders.

    2026 Expansion: TREO AWARE's goal is to fully fund the Pathway Program for students in San Antonio, TX through sponsorships. The program aims to:

  • Provide support for students to attend the ASMBS program

  • Provide additional scholarships like the TREO Pathway Scholarship

  • Expand access to immersive, hands-on healthcare experiences

  • Inspire curiosity and mentorship for young leaders in STEM and medicine
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@treofoundation.org

  • Phone: 352-332-9100
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Details: Students participating in the ASMBS Pathway Program are invited to submit ideas for the "Walk Better Innovation Challenge."

    Challenge Task: Share innovative ideas on how TREO Foundation's The Walk could improve participation and fundraising.

    Review Process: Submissions are reviewed by a task force of TREO board members.

    Selection Criteria: Outstanding creativity and vision in proposed improvements.

    Program Timing: Program typically occurs during the ASMBS Annual Meeting (held in June based on 2024 example).

    For 2026: Students from San Antonio, TX area interested in participating should contact TREO Foundation for program details and timeline.

    What American Society for Metabolic and actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $31K
    Median grant
    $31K
    • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Newberry, FL.

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    educationstem-educationyouth-programs

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