STC encourages the study of technical communication through its student competitions and honorary fraternities for students of technical communication. The Society also provides a database of academic programs in technical communication. Student Competitions STC offers cash prizes to winners of its student competitions for high school students. Each recognizes students enrolled in a technical communication program who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above, are exemplary in participation in STC, and demonstrate a potential for significant contribution to the profession. To assist those interested in pursuing a career in technical communication, STC provides a database of academic programs worldwide.
Schools are welcome to add their programs to the database.