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STEM scholarships for high school students

7 STEM scholarships open to high school students. The earliest deadline is Nov 5, 2026 (Regeneron Science Talent Search) and the latest is Mar 31, 2027. The largest award listed is Up to $250,000 (top prize) from Society for Science. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of GA, WA, WV. Sponsors include Georgia Mining Foundation, National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation, SME Education Foundation and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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Regeneron Science Talent Search

Up to $250,000 (top prize) · Society for Science · High school senior

High school seniors who have completed an original independent science, math or engineering research project.

8 p.m. ET
STEM
107 days left

NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship

$2,500 (multiple awards) · National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation · High school senior / college / technical

High school seniors and students at community colleges, technical colleges and universities pursuing studies related to fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics).

Applications due Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT; recommendation letters by Feb 8, 2027.
EngineeringSTEMTrade school
107 days left

SME Education Foundation Scholarships

$2,500 to $20,000 · SME Education Foundation · High school senior / college student

High school seniors and college students pursuing manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology or related degrees.

Applications accepted Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027; one application considers you for every SME scholarship you're eligible for.
EngineeringSTEM
131 days left

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate (BaS)

Up to $1,500 per quarter or $2,250 per semester for up to 6 years, plus career support · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior / undergraduate

Washington students pursuing an eligible STEM or health care bachelor's degree at an eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.

Application opens Jan 13, 2027; deadline Feb 25, 2027 at 9 p.m. PST; notifications April 21, 2027.
STEMHealthNursing & HealthWA
132 days left

Georgia Mining Foundation College Scholarship

$500 (plus six $1,000 awards) · Georgia Mining Foundation · High school senior

Georgia high school seniors from any Georgia county who are accepted to and will attend an accredited Georgia college or university and have completed the required math/science courses.

Application packets must be postmarked by Feb 26, 2027.
STEMEngineeringGA
135 days left

West Virginia STEM Scholarship

Up to $3,000 per year · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV) · High school senior / undergraduate

West Virginia residents (12+ months) who are degree-seeking undergraduates in an eligible STEM program, show financial need, and agree to work full-time in a qualifying STEM field in WV one year per year of funding (health care does not count). Repayable if the work requirement isn't met.

Apply at cfwv.com/WVSTEM from Oct 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027; FAFSA required.
STEMEngineeringComputer ScienceWV
165 days left

SWE Emerging First Year Scholars

Varies · Society of Women Engineers · High school senior

Students entering their first year of undergraduate study (incl. high school seniors) in engineering or computer science. Opens Feb 8, 2027.

EngineeringSTEMComputer Science

Frequently asked questions

How many sTEM scholarships for high school students are open right now?

7 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for sTEM scholarships for high school students?

Regeneron Science Talent Search closes on Nov 5, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Mar 31, 2027.

What are the biggest sTEM scholarships for high school students?

Regeneron Science Talent Search (Up to $250,000 (top prize)); SME Education Foundation Scholarships ($2,500 to $20,000); West Virginia STEM Scholarship (Up to $3,000 per year).