DoW STEM Ambassador Program                                  2026-2027 Application

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DSAP
Application Deadline: 11:59pm EDT - Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Overview
The Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) is a collaborative partnership between academia, industry, not-for-profit organizations, and government that aims to broaden STEM literacy and develop a diverse and agile workforce with the technical excellence to defend our Nation. By addressing and prioritizing critical STEM challenges, the Department of War (DoW) is investing in evidence-based approaches to inspire and develop the Nation’s science and technology workforce. Educators recognized with the DoW STEM Ambassador award will partner with DSEC to advance STEM outreach, access, and opportunity throughout the 2026-2027 year. As members of this prestigious cohort, DoW STEM Ambassadors will collaborate to share, create, and curate resources to support STEM educators across the nation in implementing high-quality STEM learning for all students.

The DoW STEM Ambassador Program is managed and facilitated by TGR Foundation.  Selected DoW STEM Ambassadors will work with TGR Foundation and their DSEC or DoW host organization throughout their time in the program. 
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Scope of Work
Throughout the program year (September 2026 – July 2027), DoW STEM Ambassadors will:
  • Develop and execute an Impact project that advances STEM outreach, access, or opportunity to students.
  • Produce a video to share STEM resources, opportunities, or best-practices with a stakeholder audience.
  • Support at least one presentation at a national, state, and/or local conference to share best practices in STEM plus DoW STEM resources (may or may-not be DSEC-sponsored events).
  • Meet monthly (virtually) as a community of practice to network, explore STEM resources, and engage in professional learning opportunities addressing the domains listed above. This year's program will meet from 9am - 12pm PT / 12pm - 3pm ET on the second Saturday of each month, starting September 12, 2026 and ending July 10, 2027.
  • Attend the DoW STEM Ambassador annual convenings. This year's fall convening will take place October 8-9, 2026 in Washington, D.C. The second convening will take place June 16-17, 2027 - located TBA.
  • Share DoW STEM and DSEC resources and opportunities in their spheres of influence; develop a program portfolio detailing their experiences in the program.
  • Provide support to their host organization in its mission to advance STEM education and workforce development.
Award Funding
The total amount for this award for each selected DoW STEM Ambassador is $18,500. Each award is broken down as follows:
  • $12,500 stipend paid directly to the DoW STEM Ambassador;
  • $2,500 in STEM supplies for the DoW STEM Ambassador;
  • $2,000 in funding for attendance at an educator conference or professional development event (registration, lodging, travel); and
  • $1,500 in travel funding to attend the DoW STEM Ambassador annual convenings.
Notice on Federal Funding
Please note that the 2026-2027 DoW STEM Ambassador program is pending final government approval and funding. Applicants will be notified if any significant changes to program details or timelines occur.
Eligibility
  • Applicants must be adult U.S. citizens or individuals legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must currently work in education or a student-serving organization focused on STEM and do so through July 31, 2027.
  • Applicants must NOT have an existing contract with a federal government agency (e.g., DoDEA employees).
To be considered for the DoW STEM Ambassador program, applicants must complete this application. Please respond to required questions completely, citing specific examples of your commitment to and experience in providing exceptional STEM learning opportunities for students. Applicants are also required to indicate their preferred DSEC or DoW organization as their host. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only one application per person will be accepted.
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Each DoW STEM Ambassador is selected by a DSEC or DoW host organization. If selected, your host organization will provide additional support, and you will work closely to advance their STEM outreach efforts.

Many of the organizations have eligibility requirements and additional questions in order to be considered as a DoW STEM Ambassador. After selecting an organization, you will be asked to acknowledge their requirements before continuing.

To learn more about each organization's efforts in DSEC, visit this link: https://dowstem.us/about/partners/
Host Organization

Army - DEVCOM ARL Eligibility

Army - Transformation Decision Analysis Center (TDAC) Eligibility

FIRST Eligibility

Frontier Technology Institute Eligibility

Learning Defeated Eligibility

MATHCOUNTS Foundation Eligibility

Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Eligibility

NMSI Eligibility

NSTA Eligibility

REC Foundation Eligibility

Society for Science Eligibility

STEMKAMP Eligibility

STEM NOLA Eligibility

TGR Foundation Eligibility

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