Funding Amount

Discretionary fund available in Year 2 for engaged alumni; All-expenses-paid summit and Laureate Celebration experiences

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Mentor current inSTEM Scholars

Other requirements

  • In Year 1, alumni must participate in at least ONE of the following:
  • Participate in technical talks/panels
  • Lead an inSTEM session
  • Attend local NSTMF/inSTEM events

Overview

An opportunity to continue to solidify community-wide relationships amongst inSTEM Scholar alumni and to perpetuate a feeling of belonging and support as inSTEM alums navigate their professional and academic careers.

Program Access

All inSTEM alumni have access to:

  • Past inSTEM videos and technical talks library
  • Future technical talks and workshops
  • Invitations to NSTMF events
  • Alumni contact sheet
  • inSTEM Mentor contact sheet
  • Mentor matching for alumni continuing bachelor's degrees
  • One-on-one meetings with NSTMF staff members

"Engaged inSTEM Alumni" Status Benefits

Alumni who maintain a high level of interaction and participation receive:

  • Discretionary fund in Year 2 for modest support of professional and educational development opportunities
  • Exclusive invitations to all-expenses-paid experiences including future summits and Laureate Celebration experiences

Eligibility for "Engaged Alumni" Status

In Year 1, alumni must participate in at least ONE of the following:

  • Participate in technical talks/panels
  • Lead an inSTEM session
  • Attend local NSTMF/inSTEM events
  • Meet with NSTMF staff
  • Serve on the inSTEM Advisory Council
  • Mentor current inSTEM Scholars

Key Features

  • Lifetime membership in inSTEM community
  • Program continues to develop based on Scholar and Alumni community feedback
  • Focus on maximum engagement and valuable perks

Contact

For alumni needing help joining the inSTEM Alumni Program, email contact available on website.

How to Apply

Alumni Program Enrollment

Eligibility: Must be a graduate of the inSTEM Mentorship Program

How to Join:
Contact NSTMF staff via email for assistance joining the inSTEM Alumni Program

Resources Provided:

  • Alumni Resource Sheet available on program page
  • Alumni contact information and mentor matching coordination through NSTMF staff

Maintaining Engagement:
To maintain "Engaged inSTEM Alumni" status in Year 1, participate in at least one of:

  1. Technical talks/panels
  2. Lead an inSTEM session
  3. Attend local NSTMF/inSTEM events
  4. Meet with NSTMF staff
  5. Serve on the inSTEM Advisory Council
  6. Mentor current inSTEM Scholars

What National Science and Technology Medals Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$153K
Median grant
$77K
Range
$59K–$95K
  • By dollars: Texas 62%, California 38%. Top recipient cities: Arlington, TX; Hayward, CA.

Example grants

  • University of Texas · Arlington, TX

    Instem program exp

    $95K

  • California State East Bay · Hayward, CA

    Instem program exp

    $59K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • STEM education
  • Mentoring
  • Professional development

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