The National Lieutenant Governor’s Association (NLGA) is offering $1,000 scholarships for funding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related projects and activities.

This scholarship is now available to Guam’s public, private, and charter schools.

“Any opportunity for additional funding to advance our students’ STEM education must be taken full advantage of, and my office is here to support our educators in applying for this NLGA scholarship program. STEM careers will be a driving force of Guam’s progress, and we need to give our schools every resource available to strengthen their STEM curricula,” said Lt. Governor Tenorio.

He added, “I want to see our students succeed in the STEM arena, and I look forward to working with our educators to bring this money to our schools.”

A total of $12,000 is up for grabs for schools nationwide, with $1,000 scholarships available for 10 selected schools and $500 for two additional schools.

According to a statement issued by ACT CEO Janet Godwin, “ACT data shows that the current state of STEM readiness is cause for serious concern…ACT is uniquely poised to meet this moment, and working alongside NLGA, we are committed to ensuring that all students leave high school prepared to enter a world of evolving postsecondary and work opportunities, including through access to high-quality STEM education.”

Applications for the Lt. Governors’ STEM Education Scholarship Program may be submitted until Mar. 15, 2024.

Winners will be announced at the NLGA Spring Meeting in April 2024. Schools, teachers, and advisors are invited to submit online applications for the Lt. Governors’ STEM Education Scholarship Program at nlga.awardsplatform.com.

Additional information, along with application instructions, can be found online at: https://nlga.us/strategies/nlga-state-strategies-in-stem/nlga-lt-governors-stem-scholarship-program/.

Interested educators and school officials may also contact the Guam State Clearinghouse for additional assistance at 671-473-1157 or email clearinghouse@guam.gov.