The Global Talent Fund (GTF) Olympiad Grants support organizations that identify and nurture high-potential STEM students. The GTF Olympiad Grants are designed to strengthen the global Olympiad community. The program identifies and nurtures high-potential high school students who excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through competitive challenges and enrichment initiatives.
Funding Scope and Grant Sizes
The fund offers flexible financial support tailored to the scale of the project:
- Small-scale projects: Up to $20,000
- Large-scale or multi-year initiatives: Up to $50,00
The fund prioritizes projects where their support can make a transformative difference rather than just providing marginal funding.
Eligible Project Categories
The grants prioritize initiatives that directly impact student talent identification and training. Examples of funded activities include:
- Training Camps and Courses: Support for intensive sessions (e.g., IMO training camps)
- National/Regional Olympiad Support: Funding for established competitions
- Establishment of New Competitions: Seed funding for new national Olympiads in underserved regions
- Special Projects: Includes teacher training and pedagogical development specifically for Olympiad-level mathematics and science
Eligibility Criteria
- Target Audience: High school students participating in STEM competitions
- Geographic Focus: Worldwide. GTF is particularly interested in supporting talent in lower-income countries where resources for elite STEM training may be limited
- Legal Status: Preference is given to registered non-profit organizations or those operating under a fiscal sponsorship. Other applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis
Key Objectives and Evaluation
The GTF looks for proposals that align with their mission of finding “invisible geniuses.” They prioritize:
- Talent Discovery: Innovative ways to find gifted students who lack access to traditional pathways
- Effectiveness: Projects that allow the fund to learn which interventions (mentorship, coaching, etc.) are most effective
- Scalability: Initiatives that build long-term pipelines for future scientists and innovators
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