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Recognizing teaching excellence in STEM
The William Dahlgren Award is given to K-12 teachers who consistently go above and beyond to inspire their students toward careers in math, science, and engineering — with a particular emphasis on materials science, plastics, and entrepreneurship education.
We are looking for teachers who consistently demonstrate:
Excellence
Motivating students to achieve their best, every day.
Integrity
Consistently doing more than what is required.
Respect
Treating each student as valuable and full of potential.
Innovation
Inspiring students to explore and create from what is taught.
Award Details
Prize
$500 per recipient · 107 awarded through 2026
Deadline
Open rolling application — apply any time
Eligible
K-12 teachers worldwide
Questions
$500
Award Prize
Dahlgren Award Recipients
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Awards by Year
Dahlgren Award History
Since 2017 the SAMPE Foundation has presented 107 Dahlgren Awards to outstanding K-12 teachers worldwide, totaling $53,500 in honorariums.