The National Lieutenant Governors Association has opened the application period for the annual Lieutenant Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, sponsored by ACT, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youths. Applications are open through May 1 with recipients announced this summer. The association administers the program, which will award 12 scholarships to 12 schools in 12 states and territories, worth $10,000 total. “The need for increased educational opportunities in STEM is non-partisan and an area of consensus for the nation’s lieutenant governors,” NLGA Executive Director Julia Brossart said in a prepared statement. “NLGA has adopted STEM Education as a pillar of work for the association on behalf of Members, who know the importance of educating students in STEM to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.” More information on the program and how to apply is available at nlga.org.