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April 4, 2023





Indiana schools invited to apply for Lt. Governors? STEM Education Scholarship program

"Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch encourages pre-K - 12th grade public and private schools to apply for up to $1,000 to support STEM-related activities for students by the May 1, 2023, deadline"

*STATEHOUSE (APRIL 4, 2023) ?*??The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors? STEM Scholarship Program which will award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2023, with award recipients announced and funded in Summer 2023.

?Funding and supporting STEM education in our schools helps build a firm foundation for Hoosier children,? said Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. ?This scholarship supports STEM-related activities in schools that are critical to building long-term passion for STEM-related fields and the workforce of tomorrow.?

The scholarship program is administered by NLGA, the nonpartisan, nonprofit association for the nation?s seconds-in-command, and sponsored by ACT, the education and career readiness nonprofit.

?ACT is proud to once again sponsor this program and help ensure that every student can access a high-quality STEM education,? ACT Chief Executive Officer Janet Godwin said. ?Our country and our communities need young people who are globally competitive in STEM careers, yet many students face systemic barriers to accessing rigorous education opportunities. It is essential that all students have the support and resources to fulfill their potential.?

All public, private, and tribal schools in the 50 states and five U.S. territories are invited to apply at nlga.awardsplatform.com [ [link removed] ]. Funding will be awarded to schools to support STEM-related activities, programming, curriculum, equipment, and other expenses.

?The need for increased educational opportunities in STEM is non-partisan and an area of consensus for the nation?s lieutenant governors,? said NLGA Executive Director Julia Brossart. ?NLGA has adopted STEM Education as a pillar of work for the association on behalf of Members, who know the importance of educating students in STEM to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.?

Applications will be reviewed in Spring/Summer 2023 with award winners announced at the NLGA Annual Meeting in August 2023. Additional information on the STEM Scholarship Program, including instructions for applying, can be found at [link removed].

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