Deadline extended to July 2 at 11:59 PM U.S. ET—Welcome to the Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Excellence Prize Application!

About the Global E-STEM Excellence Prize

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and Pratt & Whitney believe that E-STEM is a great way for young people to build the problem-solving skills needed to address today’s environmental challenges. The Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Excellence Prize awards up to $50,000 USD to nonprofit organizations and their partners who have demonstrated excellence in E-STEM programming for students aged 11–22, particularly those considered underrepresented in STEM.

Applications will only be accepted in English and from eligible nonprofit organizations.

Refer to the Request for Proposals for more detailed information about the Pratt & Whitney Global E-STEM Excellence Prize, including eligibility, timeline, benefits, selection criteria, and awardee requirements. A preview of the application can be downloaded here.

Submissions are due by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Applicant Webinar

Register here for our applicant webinar on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM U.S Eastern Time. The webinar will go through the application and share tips and tricks for success. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the program webpage shortly after the event.

Contact

For any questions, please email the Global E-STEM team at estem@naaee.org or visit our FAQ.
If you experience any technical issues, please contact Submittable here.

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