Global E-STEM Awards—Congratulations to the 2024 Winners!
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Winners of the Global E-STEM Awards, presented by Pratt & Whitney in collaboration with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).
The Global E-STEM Awards recognize excellence and innovation in E-STEM with awards up to $50,000 USD. This program supports organizations that engage students aged 11 to 22 in STEM topics to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to take action to advance climate change solutions, sustainable energy, or sustainable transportation. Preference is given to nonprofit organizations working with underrepresented audiences in STEM and using partnerships to boost their impact.
What is E-STEM? E-STEM engages students in meaningful, real-world environmental problem-solving that integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). E-STEM is not only a philosophy of teaching that promotes interdisciplinary learning, but also inspires students to apply what they learn to help solve complex environmental issues.
2024 Excellence Prize Winners—Recognizing Excellence in Established Programs
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ASA Foundation (Yayasan ASA Asia), Indonesia
Over the next year, ASA Foundation will empower 50 teachers and 5,000 students from disability schools in Jakarta through E-STEM and circular economy programming, fostering inclusive, hands-on learning to promote environmental stewardship and gender equality.
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Dream in Green, United States
Dream in Green’s Green Schools Challenge promotes sustainability in K–12 schools through E-STEM, teacher training, and competitions, equipping students with green career skills, teamwork, and solutions-focused climate action.
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Ecology Project International (EPI), United States
EPI’s Yellowstone program empowers Indigenous high school students through hands-on field ecology, fostering STEM skills and leadership to address climate change and contribute to vital conservation efforts in their communities.
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Groundwork San Diego—Chollas Creek, United States
Groundwork's Climate Action Program brings place-based climate science literacy to 365 middle school students. In collaboration with the University of California-San Diego, this program integrates project-based learning into its curriculum.
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Riley Orton Foundation, Kenya
The Riley Orton Foundation's Climate Solutions project will train 500 students in rural Kenya to design solar-powered water purifiers, using STEM workshops to teach renewable energy and promote sustainability.
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TriOceans Education Trust, New Zealand
The TriOceans Education Trust will launch New Zealand’s first Far North Marine E-STEM program, blending modern science with Māori values. Monthly lessons empower students to create and showcase impactful community projects.
2024 E-STEM Innovation Grant Winners—Supporting New Programs
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Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal, Nepal
Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal’s "E-Cube for Girls" program offers free satellite education to 250 students, empowering them to assemble E-Cube kits, monitor climate change, and explore STEM careers through hands-on projects.
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Global Initiative for Young Environmental Stewards (YES), Uganda
YES’s project aims to equip Ugandan students with environmental knowledge, STEM skills, and technology through hands-on projects and workshops, empowering them to tackle climate challenges and become environmental leaders in their communities.
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GRACE Association, Pakistan
GRACE’s E-STEM initiative will empower 20 teachers and 300 marginalized students, predominantly girls, in Skardu, Pakistan, with environmental education and tech skills, fostering leadership and supporting SDGs on education and climate action.
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Living Lakes Canada, Canada
Living Lakes Canada’s program will educate youth on the impacts of climate change in local watersheds and teaches adaptation strategies to enhance community resilience for future water use.
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Mujeres en Tecnología, Argentina
MeT’s (Women in Technology) Futura Camp aims to empower young women and gender-diverse E-STEM students through hands-on outdoor experiences, training, and tech solutions for environmental challenges, aiming to create a gender-inclusive and sustainable future.
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Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
Summit University’s DELitE project democratizes environmental education in Nigerian post-secondary institutions with an open-access, culturally relevant curriculum, using STEM, multimedia, and co-creation spaces to engage 14,000 learners in sustainable solutions.
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Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre, India
Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre’s project offers E-STEM workshops for underprivileged students in rural Gujarat, blending STEM education with environmental topics. Through hands-on activities, students will explore climate solutions, enhance problem-solving, and gain practical knowledge.
2024 Sustainable Aviation Award Winner—Supporting E-STEM Solutions to Aviation and Transport
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Association of Women in Aviation Maintenance, Kenya
"Wild About STEM" empowers high school girls through hands-on workshops and field trips, exploring sustainable aviation, carbon emissions, biofuels, and aircraft design to inspire interest in STEM and sustainable transportation.
Blog Series
Welcome to our blog series, E-STEM Stories: Branching Out. Here we share stories of innovative E-STEM work from around the world. We will continue to add new stories on eePRO and link to them here!
- Leading Environmental Change: Children and Youth Inventors by Nancy Soon and Amanda Ng of STEMIE Advantages
- Evolving Impact of E-STEM in Bangladesh: Cultivating Youth Leaders for Global Environmental STEM by Nasrin Siddiqa, Founder & Executive Director of Education & Cultural Society (ECS)
- Advancing E-STEM in India Through Games, Challenges, and Technology by Anant Bhaskar Garg of HaritaDhara Research Development and Education Foundation (HRDEF)
- A Hands-On, Learners-Centered Approach to E-STEM Education by Adedoyin Adeleke and Rejoice Asubiojo of Green Growth Africa
Learn about the inspiring work of previous Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Award Winners:
2024 Awards Additional Information
Eligibility
Applicant organizations must:
- Be a school, academic institution, or university, or an organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation, or a nonprofit or non-governmental organization with recognized legal status in their respective foreign country that is equal to section 501(c)(3) status. You will be requested to upload documentation to prove your nonprofit status in your application.
- Not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions. See a full list of US sanctions here.
- Have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD. The bank must not be subject to U.S. or other applicable governmental sanctions and other restrictions.
- Be able to demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability.
- Submit a program that worked with students aged 11-22.
- Be able to administer programs between December 2024–October 2025.
- Submit applications online through Submittable by 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time on July 8, 2024 (time converter).
- Only submissions in English will be considered.
Funding Opportunities
- E-STEM Innovation Grants up to $15,000 USD each will be awarded to organizations proposing a new or expanded E-STEM project or program.
- E-STEM Excellence Prizes up to $50,000 USD each will support new or expanded projects by organizations that also demonstrate excellence through their previous E-STEM programming.
- A Special Grant of $10,000 USD will be awarded to one organization with proposed work focused on sustainable aviation and other transportation issues.
FAQs
Request for Proposals Document
Help Spread the Word—Promotional Toolkit
Watch this Year's Applicant Webinar
Our 2024 Applicant Webinar was held on May 29. Watch the recording here to learn more about the program and some tips for writing a strong application. This webinar covers the frequently asked questions and a walk-through of the Submittable application.
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