Grants/Awards

College of Education Dean’s Funding

University of Arizona College of Education (COE)

The college of education awards more than $600,000 in scholarships each year!

Education Advocate Award

Nominate a STEM Education Advocate in your community to be recognized by SARSEF with an award and cash prize this March.

SARSEF Endorsed School

Work as a school to reflect on the quality STEM at your school and apply to be recognized as a SARSEF Endorsed School.

Get SET for STEM!

Arizona Department of Education (ADE)

Receive up to $2000 to expand STEM and CTE learning/teaching.

Scholarship for 2025 SAZAEYC Annual Conference

Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative (TREC) Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (SAZAEYC)

TREC is offering scholarships for educators to attend the 2025 Annual SAZAEYC Conference!

2026 James E. Cook Nature’s Classroom Grant

Western National Parks

For underrepresented K-12 youth, providing funding for educators to bring the wonders of national parks into classrooms.

TVT Teacher Excellence Award

Tucson Values Teachers (TVT)

Nominate teachers for the Teacher Excellence Award! Awardees will receive a $250 cash prize, $100 gift card for school..

Middle Eastern/ North African Lesson Plan Competition

Center for Middle Eastern Studies

For teachers of all grade levels (K-12) and content areas related to the Middle East/ North Africa. Win cash and books!