NLGA Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program
FUNDING APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED JANUARY 26, 2026 – MARCH 6, 2026! See “How to apply” below.
Congratulations to the winning schools of the 2025 NLGA Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program!
NLGA thanks ACT for their generous sponsorship of the NLGA Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program!
About the Program
NLGA annually awards a scholarship to 12 different schools for STEM-related projects in the classroom. The first scholarships were awarded in 2022. Teachers or project advisors in state-accredited public, private, or tribal pre-K – 12th grade schools may apply for a scholarship to further STEM education through a project, equipment, program, or curriculum. Eight schools across the country will be awarded $1,000 each and four schools will be awarded $500 each. Funding is awarded to the school listed on the application. If selected, NLGA will notify the winning submitter and school and provide the check to the school.
Eligibility
- Application must be submitted by a teacher or project advisor of a public or private, state-accredited or tribal pre-K – 12th grade school
- The funding must be utilized for Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics educational opportunities, such as projects, curriculum, or equipment.
- By applying for this Scholarship, the teacher or advisor agrees to potential contact by NLGA and/or the state/territorial lieutenant governor/second-in-command for further information.
- Applications will be reviewed by members of the NLGA Executive Committee (lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command and by NLGA Staff.
How to apply
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Visit nlga.awardsplatform.com (no www). You must register as a user with your name, email address, and a password. A verification email will be sent to you. Click the link in that email to begin your submission. If you already registered, login using your email address and password.
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After logging in, click START APPLICATION. Under “CATEGORY”, select “NLGA Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program” from the pull-down menu and review the information on the page. Give your application a name.
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Complete the fields within the application. You have the option to submit attachments in support of your nomination. Click SUBMIT APPLICATION when completed.
Contact kritters@nlga.us for assistance.
Previous Winners
Colorado Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera visits the “Sustainability and Upcycling Project,” through which students used the engineering design process to repurpose discarded mini-blinds into pieces of artwork.
A school in Illinois holds a STEM Summer Camp for students, parents and volunteers.
Student-Led Help Desk traveled to the Iowa capitol and demonstrated innovative programs to legislators.
“Oh Say Can You Seed” curriculum in a Mississippi school library teaches students how to plant, tend and grow from seeds.
Students in Louisiana designed, engineered, and built a “Roman Road” to address a problem walking area at their school.
New Mexico students preform science field experiments.
Press clips about previous winners:
- Lt. Governor Diane Primavera visits Englewood Middle School to celebrate scholarship funding
- Harlan Community students showcase technology leadership at Iowa State Capitol
- ACT, Nation’s Lt. Governors Recognize the Importance of STEM Education
- National Lieutenant Governor’s Association awards STEM scholarship to Foothills Community School
- Lt. Governor announces funding for Gardening and Bumblebees Project at Agana Heights Elementary School
- How STEM Scholarships Are Expanding Education Pathways
- Nation’s only career and technical education school on a Native American reservation is in South Dakota; Receiving $1000 from National Lieutenant Governors Association
- Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden Announces STEM Award for Lakota Tech High School
- New Mexico Lt. Gov. association awards Arroyos del Norte $1,000 for science
- From 2022 STEM Scholarship Program sponsor ACT: ACT works alongside NLGA to support STEM Scholarship Program