Our Programs & Services

We provide a wide range of educational services with STEM focus to support youth programs and development of career interest in STEM related disciplines.

Programs and Services 

ZEAL Initiative Foundation 
Programs & Mentoring Framework
ZEAL at a Glance

Cohorts:

Junior ZEALs K-8
Senior ZEALs 9-12th
Star of Hope Scholarships (12th)
ZEAL for Life - Mentors & Champions (Scholarshup Recipient cohort)

Programs and Services:

ZEAL STEAM Academy
Summer ZEAL STEM Camps
STEM Awareness for Parents
College Fairs (virtual & in person)
Career Expos (Virtual STEM Focused Career Exposure)
Test Prep & Resources
     -SAT
    -ACT
   -Math Tutoring
   -Writing Skill Development
   -STEM Projects & Research

Choosing College Major

Understand Job Outlook

Career Planning

Star of HOPE  Scholarship recipients more detail:
Scholarships with renewal possible up to 4 years 
Participate in monthly ZEAL for Life Coaching Sessions
Build Relationship with dedicated mentor in STEM role
Serve as Mentor for Senior ZEAL
Co-Host Monthly ZEAL for Life Coaching Session


ZEAL Mentor: 
 Support and/or volunteer with ZEAL mentors and champions
Serve as committed mentor to at least one Star of Hope Awardee
Participate as a donor
Provide feedback to ZEAL Cohorts 


Interested in Supporting ZEAL through a donation? 

The ZEAL Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization, registered as a corporation by the MS Secretary of State and legally registered for fundraising .  
 Tax ID: 85-1575261
Donors can deduct contributions under IRC section 170.
GENERAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED HERE

Sponsor a Jr. ZEAL 

$50.00

K-8th
-ZEAL STEAM Academy
-Summer ZEAL STEM Camps
-STEM Awareness for Parents
DONATE

Sponsor a Sr. ZEAL

$75.00

9-12th 
-College Fairs (virtual & in person)
-Career Expos (Virtual STEM -Focused Career Exposure)
-Test Prep & Resources
     -SAT
    -ACT
   -Math Tutoring
   -Writing Skill Development
   -STEM Projects & Research
-Choosing College Major
-Understand Job Outlook
-Career Planning
DONATE

Star of Hope Scholarship

$1 - $2,000

-$500 Annual Scholarships with renewal possible up to 4 years  
-Participate in monthly ZEAL for Life Coaching Sessions
-Build Relationship with dedicated mentor in STEM role
-Serve as Mentor for Senior ZEAL
-Co-Host Monthly ZEAL for Life Coaching Session
DONATE

 Want to become a Mentor?  We’re happy to have you!
 We are looking for youth focused community minded people with professional and personal skills to share for development of youth who are interested in STEM related disciplines.

Become A ZEAL Mentor