Description
The Iowa STEM Teacher Externships program funds K‑12 STEM teachers to work full‑time for 200‑240 hours (approximately five to six weeks) at an Iowa workplace during the summer. Teachers receive a stipend of up to $5,000 (including $20/hour pay and two $100 meeting stipends) plus a $300 tuition scholarship and earn three graduate credits. Host organizations provide a real‑world project, mentorship, and a safe work environment; they may optionally contribute up to $3,000 as a tax‑deductible cost‑share. Participants must complete weekly online reflections, submit photos, a project description, and a final lesson‑plan storyboard. The program is recurring annually with a May 8, 2026 application deadline.
• 200‑240 hrs of on‑site work (≈ 5 weeks) during summer
• Up to $5,000 stipend paid to teacher (no cost to host)
• Host provides project, supervision, optional $3,000 cost‑share donation
• Teachers earn 3 graduate credits via University of Northern Iowa
• Weekly reporting and final lesson‑plan deliverable required