03/12/2026
🎓 Bright Minds, Bold Futures Scholarship - Year 4!
We’re excited to announce the 4th year of the Bright Minds, Bold Futures Scholarship, created to support passionate, STEM driven students who want to invest in their education and their future. This scholarship celebrates curious thinkers, problem-solvers, and future innovators who are ready to make an impact.
✨ Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open!
Students interested in fields of technology or engineering are encouraged to apply for the opportunity and receive $3,000 first year and an additional $2,500 each subsequent year throughout their college education, up to four years! Learn more about the Bright Minds, Bold Futures scholarship requirements and apply directly here --> https://www.calculatedgenius.org/bmbfscholarship
Know a student passionate about STEM and ready to shape the future? Share this opportunity and help us support the next generation of innovators.
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from Calculated Genius!
This season, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the donors, sponsors, and partners who help make our work possible. Your generosity fuels hands-on STEM experiences, opens doors for young scholars, and ensures that the next generation of engineers and innovators has the support they need to thrive.
We are grateful for your belief in our mission and for the impact you help create every day. Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones.
Your donation is greatly appreciated this holiday season. Please visit the link below to do so!
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10/24/2025
🎉 We are so happy to congratulate our Scholar, Carolina Carchi , for being honored with the prestigious “Courage” Award! She is a beacon of leadership, compassion and STEM brilliance .
What makes this moment even more meaningful is Carolina’s incredible generosity: she has decided to pay it forward and donate the $25,000 award to to help us continue our support of young girls of color exploring careers in STEM.
We also extend our deepest thanks to The Courage Project and its partners, who made this transformative gift possible. Your support amplifies opportunities, expands horizons, and reinforces that with courage and community behind you, anything is possible!
Help us congratulate, Carolina ... to bold steps, brave hearts and brilliant futures. ✨
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08/27/2025
🌟 Thank You, Brian! 🌟
Calculated Genius is extending our deepest gratitude to you, as you conclude this chapter leading our organization!
Under your leadership, our organization has grown stronger, expanded opportunities for underrepresented youth in STEM, and made a lasting impact in the Chicago community.
While we’ll miss your guidance and fantastic musical chops, we’re excited to see all the amazing things you will accomplish next.
Please join us in celebrating Brian's contributions at Calculated Genius! 💙✨
08/06/2025
🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 STEMinist Scholars! 🎉
A little over a week ago, we had the honor of celebrating 22 remarkable young women who are blazing trails in STEM at our annual Calculated Genius STEMinist Scholarship Ceremony. đź’«
We believe deeply in building an equal opportunity-pipeline for young women in engineering and computer science—because when we invest in our youth, we invest in the future.
To the recipients - You inspire us! And as you make strides in your journeys, know that we’re here—not just with financial support, but as mentors, advocates, and a community committed to being a lasting resource in your growth.
