STEAM Scholarships

STEAM Scholarships

Funder: Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation

Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA

Program Focus: Science, technology, engineering, art, and math enrichment

Overview

Funding for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities that ignite curiosity and build real-world problem-solving skills for youth in Oakland, particularly in communities with fewer opportunities for enrichment.

What the Program Supports

Participants engage in creative, engaging activities such as:
• Design projects (e.g., designing bridges)
• Natural dye mixing
• Robotics and coding exploration

Goals

• Close the opportunity gap in STEAM enrichment
• Allow all children to see themselves as creators, builders, and inventors
• Address inequitable funding in out-of-school STEAM programs
• Provide access to youth in communities with fewer enrichment opportunities

Contact Information

Kira Pascoe
• Email: hello@oaklandparks.org

Organization Address:
Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation
360 Grand Ave, #261
Oakland, CA 94610
Tax ID: 94-2751052