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PrizeWhere: National: schools in any US stateOpen
NSTA and Shell USA
Shell Science Teaching Award
A $10,000 award for one outstanding K-12 science teacher, plus a trip to the NSTA national conference. Teachers at private schools can apply.
- Amount
- $10,000 (plus a paid trip to the NSTA national conference)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Dec 18, 2026 (74 days left)
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private schoolFor one experienced K-12 science teacher at a public or private school. Homeschool isn't named.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on nsta.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Does teaching at a for-profit microschool count as a private school?
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm you have 8+ years teaching science
- Step 2: Write the CV, safety, schedule, philosophy and instructional method sections
- Step 3: Collect three signed letters of support
- Step 4: Apply online by December 18, 2026
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Who can apply
“Applicants must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience … and must teach in a public or private school in the United States”
Applicants must be classroom teachers who teach science, with at least 8 years of science teaching (not counting this school year). One winner gets $10,000; the winner and two finalists get a paid trip to the NSTA conference. You can apply yourself or nominate a colleague.
- Classroom teacher who teaches science
- At least 8 years of science teaching
- Two-page CV, safety and schedule sections, teaching philosophy, instructional method
- Three letters of support
Timing
Applications due December 18, 2026.