Gearbox Labs Scholarship Programs

August Haydock Memorial Student Scholarship 

  • Up to $500
  • For students ages 10-17 (at the time of application)
  • Can be used for any organized STEM learning experience or program (ex. summer or holiday camp, after-school program). 
  • Requires a submitted application and endorsement from a non-family member
  • Requires documentation on what is being funded.
  • One or more awards made by February 15 of each year.
  • The application will be made available on December 1 each year and is due December 31 of the same year.
  • Payments are made directly to the experience/program provider and are limited to the amount of the experience (no personal reimbursements).

Robert and Geraldine Andersen Classroom Scholarship

  • $1500 value (in-kind award/donation to your education organization).
  • Provides one - 8 hour virtual or face-to-face residency to a classroom of students (not for teacher professional development).
  • Focus on STEM integration of engineering and coding
  • Learn the basics of Tinkercad and Arduino (materials/internet access not included) and applications to real-world situations
  • Must be a formal or informal educator with STEM responsibilities
  • A written letter of support from a school administrator
  • Open application date - no limit to the number of scholarships awarded.
  • Awards made based on application and availability of Gearbox Labs staff

Gearbox Labs Educator Scholarship

  • Up to $500
  • For educators pursuing engineering or coding experience for classroom use.
  • Can be used for an engineering or coding learning experience (ex. course, workshop, self-study). 
  • Requires a submitted application and endorsement from a supervisor or mentor
  • Requires documentation on what is being funded
  • Award is made by May 15 of each year
  • The application will be made available on April 1 each year and is due on April 30 of the same year.
  • Payments are made directly to the experience provider and are limited in the amount of the experience (no personal reimbursements).

General Information

  • Gearbox Labs will evaluate each application and decide the amount and number of awards.
  • Any application may be rejected for any reason.
  • Questions may be submitted using the contact form listed at the bottom of this page.
  • All decisions of Gearbox Labs are final.