Scholars Circle:
STEAM Leadership Program
2026 Scholars Circle Program!
Fall Theme: Me Bound - The Science of Sports and Style
Lace up your confidence and lead the way! Inspired by fearless leader and athlete Angel Reese, Project Scientist students will explore how sports, style, and confidence come together through hands-on science and creative design. Discover the science behind athletic performance, design sustainable sports fashion, and create your own beauty product to express your unique style. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills—because being MeBound means owning who you are, showing up boldly, and having fun while making your mark. Throughout the program, Scholars will collaborate in teams to take on the MeBound Design Challenge—bringing their ideas to life through a series of workshops focused on budgeting, AI and scholarly research, project management, and pitch development. The experience will culminate in a final presentation where teams showcase their innovations.
Photo Courtesy: Angel C. Reese Foundation, Living Classrooms Foundation, 2k Foundations
In-Person Scholars Program Details
We’re now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Program Partners. Don’t miss the opportunity to collaborate with us this upcoming season. All applicants can expect to receive a decision email by June 05, 2026.
Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026
Is your school/community organization hosting Project Scientist? Sign your child up through their school administrator or program educator.
Photo Courtesy: Angel C. Reese Foundation, Living Classrooms Foundation, 2k Foundations
Virtual Scholars Program Details
Orientation: August 30, 2026
Orientation Time: 3 - 4:30pm PT / 5 - 6:30pm CT / 6 - 7:30pm ET
Program Date: September 13 - December 6, 2026 (No programming the Sunday after thanksgiving)
Program Time: 3 - 4:30pm PT / 5 - 6:30pm CT / 6 - 7:30pm ET
Applications will be live for returning scholars starting July 01, 2026 and open to general public on July 09, 2026. Applications close July 23, 2026. Acceptance emails will be share no later than August 14, 2026.
Project Scientist’s Scholars Circle (formerly Scholars Program) is an interactive virtual or in-person STEAM Leadership program for teens ages 13–18 designed to build confidence, ignite curiosity, and empower their dreams. Through hands-on projects and opportunities to build their professional networks by connecting with inspiring role models, Scholars explore real-world opportunities and pathways in STEM. The program also fosters leadership, collaboration, and community—helping Scholars develop their voice and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem solvers.
Key Features: STEAM Curriculum & Materials | Training & Ongoing Educator Support | Real-World STEM Career Exploration and Role Model Connections | Flexible Program Facilitation | Virtual or In-Person | Students Ages 13-18 years
The Project Scientist Difference
Our programs are available in English and Spanish
Our programs are facilitated by educators who are equipped with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to foster spaces of belonging for girls* in STEM.
One of the distinguishing features of our programs are our strong partnerships with STEM companies which allow us to take our students on STEM expeditions and give them the opportunity to interact with women role models.
Through intentionally engaging parents and caregivers we ensure that our students receive holistic support in their STEM education journey.
To date, we have provided nearly 160,000 STEAM education experiences, impacting over 30,000 girls from communities across the United States and Mexico.
Photo Courtesy: HBCU Early Prep School
Bring our program to your school or nonprofit
Project Scientists partners with school districts, individual schools, nonprofit organizations and library systems to offer our Scholars Circle program. We provide curriculum, training materials for teachers, STEAM education kits for students and all the logistical support to run our programs.
Want to bring our program to your students? Fill out this program interest form and a member of our team will contact you with next steps.
Champion your child’s STEM journey
Are you a parent or caregiver looking to enroll your child in our Scholar Circle program? You can fill out our program interest form and a member of our team will contact you with opportunities. If we don’t have a program offered near you we can explore ways to bring our program to your child’s school.
What they're saying:
“I love understanding why things exist in the world and helping explain what I learn to others.”
Bennett, 16
(Favorite STEM Subject: Artificial Intelligence)
“In the future I hope to use my scientific knowledge to help other people, like creating a cure for a lethal disease, or finding a way to help balance an ecosystem with the ever changing universe.”
Evelyn, 15
(Favorite STEM Subject: Chemistry and Math)
“Project Scientist is important because it allows girls to understand their full potential and realize other opportunities for them.”
Alana, 16
(Favorite STEM Subject: Medical Technology)
THE PROJECT SCIENTIST PATHWAY
What comes next after Scholars Circle?
Scholars who have gone on to pursue their STEM education can come back to Project Scientist as volunteers and role models for our younger students aka our STEM Storytellers!
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