631004 - 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award

The 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award is a funding opportunity for licensed, full-time, PreK-12 Iowa teachers who incorporate science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and related disciplines in public or non-public school classrooms. The award aims to honor outstanding teachers with a monetary award for their classroom and a second award for personal use. To be eligible, applicants must be nominated and submit an application by the deadline. The application process involves providing contact information, references, education history, and employment history, as well as answering five essay questions. Supporting documents, such as photos or videos, can also be submitted. The award is part of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council's efforts to recognize and support excellence in STEM education. • The award is open to licensed, full-time, PreK-12 Iowa teachers. • Applicants must be nominated to be eligible. • The application process involves providing contact information, references, education history, and employment history. • Five essay questions must be answered as part of the application. • Supporting documents, such as photos or videos, can be submitted. • The award is part of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council's efforts to recognize and support excellence in STEM education.