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STEM Month Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors may support STEM Month through several programs. STEM Day at the Capitol, Growing in STEM Grants, and the STEM Educator of the Year are funded through community support towards a vibrant and quality STEM ecosystem in South Carolina.
Purpose . . .

South Carolina attracts leading manufacturers from the automotive, aerospace, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing industries.  Each of these industries needs skilled STEM professionals with a variety of backgrounds including college studies and certificate programs.  Opportunities exist for those with STEM skills to:

  • help assemble airplanes in North Charleston.
  • work for a leading global provider of technology products and solutions in Greenville.
  • join one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers in Greer.
  • engineer the world's largest tires in Lexington County
  • work for a world leader in generic respiratory medication manufacturing in Columbia.
We celebrate the . . .
  • educators that work daily to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue STEM careers.
  • school administrators that orchestrate STEM initiatives and programs geared toward teaching and learning success.
  • community organizations that provide supplemental STEM learning experiences for students.
  • industry and business partners that provide mentors, internships and support to schools and communities.
  • students that commit to pursue STEM-careers in South Carolina.
STEM Education Month consists of 4 key initiatives . . .
  1. Growing in STEM Grants
  2. STEM Educator of the Year
  3. STEM Day at the Capitol
  4. Duke Energy Science Nights
Supporters who choose to direct their gifts to the Growing in STEM Grants or the SC STEM Educator of the Year programs will automatically be enrolled in the STEM Day at the Capitol initiative which serves as the award ceremony and culminating event.

Opportunities

General Opportunities

Individual Donations

Individual donations can be made through Clemson University's Fiercely Forward Campaign.

Directions

In-Kind Gifts

Individuals or organizations can provide books, science kits, technology tools, subscriptions, or other goods and services to educators or families. Send SCCMS a message to discuss the details.

Contact the SC STEM Coalition

Media Partnerships

Co-promotion agreements, storytelling, press, and other media recognition of STEM Month and its initiatives are welcome. Media organizations can work with SCCMS directly to discover opportunities.

Contact the SC STEM Coalition

Custom Gifts

Individuals or organizations interested in supporting STEM Education Month in other ways are invited to contact SCCMS. We aim to build mutually beneficial partnerships that create meaningful and lasting impact for communities across South Carolina.

Contact the SC STEM Coalition

Give to the Most Urgent Needs

Monetary gifts that are unrestricted to a particular program allow us to have the ability to direct funds to where the need is the greatest. These gifts help us meet unforeseen needs as they arise and to capitalize on opportunities as they emerge. To contribute “where the need is greatest” contact SCCMS directly.

Contact the SC STEM Coalition . . .

Growing in STEM Grants Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

five regions of South Carolina Western (1), Upcountry (2), Midlands (3), PeeDee (4), and Lowcountry (5)

Purpose

The Growing in STEM mini-grants are awarded to South Carolina educators creating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) focused projects for their classroom or school. Mini-grants support collaboration among teachers, students, and the community and allow students to explore real-world applications of STEM concepts. Mini-grants are a small amount of funding and are designed for ease of use by teacher applicants. The maximum mini-grant award is $2,500.

South Carolina PreK-12 educators in public and private schools or in out-of-school learning settings, with a great idea for a STEM project that can be completed in one academic year. The project/unit should incorporate multiple aspects of STEM or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Humanities, and Math) content along with supporting key Life and Career Characteristics and World Class Skills from the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. A committee comprised of business and community leaders and educators will review proposals and recommend one awardee in each of the five regions of South Carolina as delineated in the map shown.

Learn more about the grants . . .

SC STEM Educator of the Year Opportunities

Purpose

South Carolina faces two major challenges: a critical shortage of public-school educators and a growing demand for jobs requiring advanced STEM knowledge and problem-solving skills. To meet the needs of an evolving economy, the state must significantly increase its number of STEM educators. The STEM Educator of the Year award honors teachers who inspire students through exceptional curriculum, foster lifelong learning, and ignite a passion for STEM beyond the classroom.

Sponsorship Opportunities