No Kid Left Behind STEAM Foundation

About Us

The No Kid Left Behind STEAM Foundation empowers K-12 students to build college-ready portfolios and earn scholarship credits through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Our Mission

Every child deserves a pathway to higher education

We believe that every student, regardless of background, should have access to scholarship opportunities. Our foundation creates structured pathways for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to earn scholarship credits through academic achievement, community service, leadership, and STEAM activities.

By starting early and building consistently, families can accumulate meaningful scholarship funds while students develop the skills and portfolios that colleges and employers value most.

K-12

Grade Levels Served

$10K+

Potential Scholarship Value

6+

Ways to Earn Credits

100%

Possible Partner Match

What We Stand For

Our core values guide everything we do as a foundation.

Equity & Access

Every child deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. We work to remove financial barriers.

Innovation in Education

We integrate STEAM principles into scholarship pathways, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning experiences.

Community Impact

Through partnerships with museums, tech companies, and educational institutions, we create a network of support around every student.

How It Works

A simple, structured pathway from enrollment to graduation.

1

Enroll Your Student

Create an account and register your child with our foundation. Each student receives a unique membership code and starts building their scholarship bucket.

2

Earn Credits Over Time

Students earn scholarship credits through academic performance, STEAM projects, leadership activities, museum learning, community service, and internships.

3

Grow Through Donations & Matching

Family, friends, and community members contribute to each student's scholarship fund. Partner organizations can match donations to multiply impact.

4

Graduate College-Ready

By graduation, students have a funded scholarship and a portfolio of real achievements that set them apart in college applications.

Three Integrated Pillars

Our program combines achievement-based scholarship credits, mentorship programs, and project-based learning and internships.

Student Achievement & Conditional Scholarship Credits

Students complete STEM levels, workshops, and projects. Partner contributions go to the Foundation fund with progress tracked in a Foundation ledger. Conditional scholarships are released when KPIs are met.

Workforce Development

High school and college students are trained as mentors and instructors. Students gain leadership, teaching, and portfolio-building experience through structured programs.

Family Engagement & Access

Families receive guidance on structured STEAM activities. Participation in projects and camps builds eligibility for scholarships, creating a pathway for every family.

Student KPI & Achievement Tracking

Scholarship eligibility is determined by measurable student performance indicators tracked by the Foundation.

Project completion
Summer camp attendance
Internship participation
Teacher feedback (homeroom and subject teachers)
Partner organization recommendations
Leadership & community service

Important Disclosure

All KPIs feed into a Foundation-managed ledger. Funds are awarded only after board review and eligibility verification. Conditional scholarships are not guaranteed and are subject to meeting established performance criteria and available funding from partner contributions.

Partner Categories

Our network of partner organizations spans multiple STEAM disciplines, each contributing to specific scholarship tracks.

Robotics & Engineering

Intel, Boston Dynamics, FIRST Robotics

Robotics & Engineering Track

AI & Data Science

Google, Microsoft AI, IBM

AI & Data Science Track

Biotech & Health

Moderna, Pfizer

Biotech & Health Track

Green Energy & Sustainability

Tesla, Siemens

Sustainability & Innovation Track

Telecommunications & Computing

AT&T, Cisco

Digital Innovation & Networking Track

Makerspaces & Labs

Davinci Workshop, Local Fab Labs

General STEAM Engagement Track

Get In Touch

Have questions about our programs? We'd love to hear from you.

info@davinciworkshopcafe.com
Pittsburgh, PA

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're a parent, donor, or partner organization, there's a place for you in our mission.