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SAMPE Foundation

Advancing STEM education for the next generation of engineers

We fund K-12 teachers, classrooms, and programs in materials and process engineering — because the pipeline to tomorrow's workforce starts in today's classrooms.

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Open Applications No Deadline Awards Up to $10,000 Est. 2006

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Programs

How we support educators

The SAMPE Foundation runs several programs designed to put resources directly into the hands of K-12 teachers and students around the world.

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Dahlgren Award

Recognizing outstanding K-12 teachers who inspire students in math, science, and engineering.

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Special Awards Grants

Funding novel ideas that positively impact K-12 STEM learning worldwide. Open applications, no deadline.

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High School STEM Program

Partnering with SAMPE chapters to identify and support strong high school STEM programs globally.

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Brent Strong Book Award

Honoring educators who use the Brent Strong composites textbook to advance materials science education.

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Donor Honor Roll

Recognizing individuals, chapters, and corporations whose generosity makes our grant programs possible.

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Foundation Newsletter

Program updates, grant recipients, SAMPE events, and STEM education news — published regularly.

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