Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Eligibility
Public school teachers in grades 6-12 across the United States, including Indiana, are eligible. One teacher applies on behalf of their school or classroom. Projects must use STEM to solve a real community problem. Indiana schools are encouraged to address local challenges in agriculture, environment, technology access, or community health.
Program Goals
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow challenges Indiana students to apply STEM skills to real community problems. The annual national competition selects 500 winning schools across three tiers: 400 schools win $1,000, 90 semifinalists win $10,000, 7 national finalists win $50,000, and 3 national winners win $100,000 in Samsung technology products. The program is one of the most accessible national STEM competitions — any Indiana public school teacher in grades 6-12 can enter.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted by teachers at samsung.com/solvefortomorrow. The 2025-26 cycle ran September 17 to November 24, 2025. The 2026-27 cycle is expected to open mid-September 2026 with a November deadline. Monitor the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow website for 2026-27 dates.
Cycle Notes
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow runs annually with a fall window (typically mid-September to late November). The 2025-26 cycle ran September 17 to November 24. The 2026-27 window has not been posted yet as of August 2026. Expect a mid-September 2026 open based on past cycles. Monitor the Samsung website for current dates.
Grant Award Amount
500 Indiana schools (and schools nationally) win each cycle: 400 schools win $1,000, 90 semifinalists win $10,000, 7 national finalists win $50,000, and 3 national winners win $100,000 in Samsung technology products. Award value is in Samsung technology, not cash.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for Indiana Solve for Tomorrow community STEM projects
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and coding tools for Indiana student STEM problem-solving competitions
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Indiana Samsung Solve for Tomorrow entries
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow in Indiana?
Public school teachers in grades 6-12 across Indiana are eligible. One teacher applies on behalf of their school. Projects must use STEM to address a real community problem.
How much can Indiana schools win through Samsung Solve for Tomorrow?
Awards range from $1,000 to $100,000 in Samsung technology products. 500 schools win nationally each cycle.
When does Samsung Solve for Tomorrow open for Indiana schools?
The 2026-27 cycle is expected to open mid-September 2026 based on past patterns. Monitor samsung.com/solvefortomorrow for current dates.
Can Samsung Solve for Tomorrow winnings be used for STEM and coding tools?
Awards are in Samsung technology products, not cash. Indiana schools can use other grants (IDOE Digital Learning Grant, Ball Brothers Rapid Grants) to purchase complementary STEM and coding tools.
How can Forward Education help Indiana schools with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow?
Forward Education provides curriculum ideas, project planning support, and letters of support for Indiana schools entering Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Contact us to discuss your project.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Indiana standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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