BioSTL’s Education to Workforce team leads the St. Louis region’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) scholarship competition, connecting high school STEM students with industry, mentorship, and real-world opportunities.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a national STEM curriculum that delivers hands-on, project- and problem-based learning for elementary, middle, and high school students. In the St. Louis region, BioSTL supports PLTW students by elevating their capstone work through scholarship competitions, professional feedback, and public showcase opportunities.
Through coursework in engineering, biomedical sciences, and cybersecurity, students build real-world skills that prepare them for college, the workforce, or advanced training programs.
October 14, 2025
Our in-person annual kick-off event offers students the opportunity to network with industry and academia mentors, receive feedback on their capstone projects from experts, participate in a breakout session focused on best practices for applying for summer internships, and more. Teachers can register their classes starting August 15th, 2025.
April 7, 2026
A live session to answer last-minute questions about submissions and navigating the Z-Fairs platform. The meeting link will be shared closer to the event.
April 12, 2026 - Final Day to Submit
All projects, essays, internship reflections, and videos must be submitted through Z-Fairs for scholarship consideration. Must be submitted by 11:59 pm.
April 24, 2026
Graduating PLTW students present their capstone projects to peers, educators, industry leaders, family, and community members. Scholarship winners are announced at this annual celebration.
Eligible Students:
High school juniors and seniors enrolled in St. Louis metropolitan PLTW capstone courses, including:
Students may submit their capstone projects through Z-Fairs for scholarship consideration.
Eligible Students:
High school seniors only
Students may submit:
Deadline: April 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM via Z-Fairs.
Industry professionals play a critical role in supporting the next generation of STEM talent.
Volunteers may:
Join our volunteer network to support PLTW students across the St. Louis region.
The following rubrics are available to view and download HERE
The following tutorials are available to help teachers navigate Zfairs.
The following tutorials are available to assist students in navigating Zfairs.
The following tutorial is available to assist judges in navigating Zfairs.
BioSTL connects engineering and biomedical professionals with PLTW students to strengthen classroom learning and capstone development. Volunteers help students refine projects, explore career pathways, and build confidence in professional settings.
Interested in supporting PLTW students in the St. Louis region? Sign up to get involved.
