Eligibility

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STEAMPIPElines is a D.C. based non-profit organization committed to the creation of pipelines for facilitation of underrepresented communities into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) careers. The PEX Pipe division of STEAMPIPElines awards are dedicated to [engaging youth (ages 3-12) by lectures and activities to increase interest and exposure to STEAM learning].

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Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration:

• Complete the application in full

• Be directly related to STEM education, or STEM exposure.

• Activities and resources are procured from and/or performed in the DC Metropolitan area, includes the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges in the State of Maryland, the Counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Project must primarily impact underrepresented populations ages [3-12]

• Project completion must be anticipated within one academic year of application

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Application

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Applications for the [PEX Pipe] division must be submitted via Electronic Form.

Fill out the PEX Pipe Grant Application Now. 

Awards

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Award recipients in the PEX Pipe division will be awarded quarterly. Only one application in each category may be submitted by the same individual or organization within the same academic year. Awards are renewable in each category the following academic year. Deferral of award may be granted for use in a later term within the same academic year. Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply within the same category within the same academic year. Awards in this category are for [PEX Pipe] applicants only.

Award recipients are selected on the basis of:

• Demonstrated Financial Need

• Project Impact

• Narrative Quality

• Project Research or Recommender Support

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Notification

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Applicants will be notified of their status [within the quarter of application submission].  Not all applications will be selected as recipients. Financial award of scholarships will be delivered [February, May, August, November of the quarter of application submission].

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Required Materials

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In addition to completion of the application, the following documents will need to be uploaded:

• Proof of Employment/Enrollment

• Registration Materials, if seeking conference attendance

• Budget with description of expenses