Siemens in the U.S. dedicates over $13 million annually through their Generation 21 education initiatives and the Caring Hands employee volunteer program.
Siemens Science Day
A program in which Siemens employees visit local elementary and middle schools in their communities to encourage students to study math and science. Siemens Science Days provide the opportunity to talk about the importance of these subjects and perform fun hands-on activities. Since the program’s inception in 2005, 254 Science Days have been held in 28 states, reaching over 25,000 students.
Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
The Siemens Competition recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for research projects that they complete in high school. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $100,000.
Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement
Each year, the Siemens Foundation recognizes up to 100 students who have achieved the highest scores on the College Board Advanced Placement Program math and science exams, awarding scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Siemens also awards scholarships to AP teachers and schools, whose remarkable dedication fosters students; current and future success.
Siemens Teacher Scholarships
The Siemens Teacher Scholarship initiative was launched in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the United Negro College Fund, to encourage minority students to consider careers teaching math and science. Over a five-year time period, Siemens Foundation will provide $1 million in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education and enrolled at the historically black colleges and universities.