This grant opportunity provides organisations, such as schools and community groups, with funds to sponsor a student or group of students to participate in STEM engagement events, activities and competitions that are hosted in-person or online, within Australia or overseas.
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity is to:
- support Australian students to develop STEM skills
- increase the number of students applying to participate in domestic and international STEM competitions and events
- increase the number of students participating in STEM education and going on to a career in STEM
- increase engagement and participation in groups under-represented in STEM.
For this grant opportunity $1.6 million is available for the 2024-25 financial year. The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project costs.
- The minimum grant amount is $1,500
- The maximum grant amount is $15,000.
The maximum grant amount per student is:
- $2,000 to participate in a STEM engagement event, activity or competition occurring within Australia; and
- $5,000 to participate in a STEM engagement event, activity or competition requiring international travel.
Find out more by clicking the link below:
Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions 2025 | business.gov.au