Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
National STEM competition for Florida public school students in grades 6-12 to design solutions to community problems.
About This Grant
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a national STEM competition open to public school teachers in grades 6-12. Teams identify a local community problem and design a STEM-based solution. Florida state winners receive $20,000 in Samsung technology, and national finalists can win up to $100,000 in tech and prizes.
The competition is teacher-led, making it accessible for any Florida public school with a motivated teacher. Physical computing projects using micro:bits, robotics, or coding tools are common and competitive entries. The program runs annually with entry typically opening in the fall.
View Samsung Solve for TomorrowEligibility
- Public school teachers in Florida serving grades 6-12
- Teams of 3-5 students working on a STEM community problem solution
- Public schools only (private and homeschool not eligible)
- No prior robotics or coding experience required
Allowable Uses
- Prize winnings used for Samsung technology (TVs, tablets, equipment)
- Can incorporate any STEM approach including physical computing, coding, or environmental projects
- Not a traditional grant; prizes are awarded for competition performance
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Florida CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy across Florida CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
The strongest entries address a genuine community issue that students care about. Judges look for authentic community connection.
Samsung evaluates both the solution and the learning process. Keep records of student brainstorming, prototyping, and iteration.
Registration fills up. Enter as soon as the application period opens in the fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who registers for Solve for Tomorrow?
The classroom teacher registers and leads the team. Students work as a team of 3-5.
What kind of projects win?
Projects that clearly identify a community problem, show a working STEM-based solution, and demonstrate student learning through the process.
Can a Florida school use micro:bits?
Yes. Physical computing projects using micro:bits, sensors, or robotics are well-represented among past winners.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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