Student Opportunities
Foundation Grant
About the STANYS Foundation
The Foundation provides funds to K-12 students for legitimate science enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom. This is a matching grant fund and the limit per student is $200. Up to $1000 may be awarded in one year. The teacher applying on behalf of the students must be a member of STANYS.
Sources for the funds include the balance of a grant from the Olin Chemical Corporation, rebates from the Hawaii 2000 Travel Agency, directed donations from members, and proceeds from the STANYS Store.
The Foundation Philosophy
Mission:
Our mission is to enrich the quality of teaching and learning in New York State classrooms.
Goals:
The goal of the Foundation is to support legitimate science enrichment opportunities for students in grades K-12 beyond the classroom in order to cultivate continued interest in science and what it has to offer.
In the future, grants may support opportunities for teachers to participate in action research, workshops, or other predetermined activities.
The criteria for selection include an expression of interest, and a need that supports quality science education.
Two rounds of selection are considered during the year. Applications and accompanying materials must be postmarked by December 1 for round 1 or May 1 for round 2.