IYSS October Monthly STEM Opportunity Newsletter

Throughout the month of October there are plenty of opportunities for students interested in STEM! We’ve collected a list of eight opportunities focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. Below is a collection of scholarships, hackathons, webinars, internships, research opportunities, and programs that will either be held this month or have applications open/due this October.

The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics in 1990, recognizes outstanding mathematical achievement by an undergraduate woman, with nominations encouraged particularly for women from underrepresented minorities. The prize, presented annually at the AWM Awards, includes a $1,000 award for up to two recipients and a $250 prize for a runner-up. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://awm-math.org/awards/schafer-prize-for-undergraduates/.

The NSHSS Foundation offers STEM scholarships to high school seniors from underrepresented groups with a GPA of at least 3.0, aiming to reduce financial barriers for those pursuing degrees in various STEM fields. The goal is to increase diversity in the technology workforce by supporting students in disciplines like engineering, biosciences, computer sciences, and more. For more information and eligibility, visit https://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/stem-scholarships/.

The NHHF established the Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship in 2004 to support medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy, and public health students dedicated to serving the Hispanic community. Since partnering with the United Health Foundation in 2007, NHHF has awarded over $2 million to 412 students, offering up to $5,000 annually and a unique mentoring program for recipients. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://www.nhmafoundation.org/hispanic-health-professional-student-scholarship.

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, established in 1999 through a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to support outstanding students from underrepresented groups in completing their undergraduate education and potentially pursuing graduate studies in specific fields. By providing financial assistance and resources, the program seeks to cultivate a diverse group of future leaders to strengthen the nation's economy, democracy, and overall quality of life. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://gmsp.org/

Don't miss the chance to secure Early Bird rates for ITEEA's Inaugural Fall Virtual STEM Conference by October 6, 2024. This event, happening November 4-8, 2024, offers over 40 live and prerecorded sessions from educators, industry leaders, and STEM partners, providing valuable strategies to enhance teaching practices. Additionally, on October 11, 2024, at 7 pm, ITEEA's Xperience Lab offers a free webinar on renewable energy and hydrogen fuel cells, featuring hands-on learning and interactive experiences. Finally, ITEEA's new self-paced course in Onshape allows you to train at your own pace, completing activities and earning a certificate of completion. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://multibriefs.com/briefs/ITEEA/ITEEA100424.php.

JUMP into STEM is an online competition for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students that promotes diversity and interdisciplinary collaboration in building science. Students can participate by submitting challenges and internship applications by November 8, 2024, with professor recommendations due a week later; a student webinar on October 18th offers guidance on submissions. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://www.energy.gov/doe-stem/events/jump-stem-how-submit-webinar.

Code for Impact is a free, two-day online hackathon for students aged 13-18, where participants learn to create impactful projects like apps or games through coding. The event includes workshops and tutorials for beginners, and the best projects can win prizes, focusing on potential positive impact and implementation quality. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://codeforimpact.dev

NASA’s OSTEM internships provide paid opportunities for high school and college students to gain practical experience by working alongside experts in various fields, contributing to NASA’s mission. Internships can be full or part-time, offered at NASA centers or remotely, with sessions available year-round and specific application deadlines. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/.

For academic advancement, we highly recommend applying to these programs and participating in these webinars and competitions. Start the month strong with these academic opportunities!

If you made it to the end of this newsletter, congratulations 🎉 ! We hope you consider applying to or attending these opportunities. Stay tuned for the next monthly newsletter 👋🏽!

Warm regards,
The International Youth STEM Society.