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The next PAESMEM application cycle will open in the late summer of 2025. The mentor you nominate will receive an email immediately letting them know you have nominated them. They will also receive an email once they are able to begin their application.

Individual Nominees Must

  • Work in business, academia, primary or secondary education, military, government, non-profit organizations, or foundations;
  • Have at least five years of sustained, exceptional mentoring with demonstrated impact on individuals historically underrepresented in STEM;
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident;
  • Not be part of a current Organizational application;
  • Not have received the PAESMEM award as an Individual applicant in any prior competition.
Nominate an Outstanding Individual

Organization Nominees Must

  • Be affiliated with a company, U.S. educational institution or agency, military, government, non-profit organization, or foundation;
  • Have at least five years of sustained, exceptional mentoring with demonstrated impact on individuals historically underrepresented in STEM;
  • be a mentoring program or activity within an organization;
  • Not be a current Individual applicant;
  • Not have received the PAESMEM award as an Organizational applicant in the past 10 years.
Nominate an Outstanding Organization