Deadline is March 30, 2012. This global competition is seeking solutions that help young people learn and practice empathy in schools. More than $70,000 in-cash and in-kind prizes are available through the competition. Details: Click Here
Deadline is March 23, 2012. “If I could travel in time, I’d visit…” Students in grades K-12 are invited to enter Google’s annual art contest. Five national finalists win be flown to New York for the awards ceremony and win a $5,000 college scholarship. One winner will take the big prize — $30,000 for college, a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school, and the winning art will be featured on Google’s home page. Details: CLICK HERE
Deadline is February 20, 2012. Good Magazine and the University of Phoenix are sponsoring this contest to recognize innovative 7-12 teachers. Nominate your favorite teacher for his or her chance to win a $10,000 classroom grant. Finalists will be asked to answer some questions with short videos, and the public will vote for their favorites.Details: Click Here
Deadline is February 7, 2012. This one-year paid residency program places teachers with mentor principals and offers coursework and other support for transitioning into school administration. Fill out the online pre-application to receive application credentials; final application is due by deadline date. Details: Click Here
Bezos Scholars Program: Deadline is February 3, 2012. The Bezos Family Foundation sponsors this scholarship for exceptional public high school juniors and teachers to attend the summer Aspen Ideas Festival at the Aspen Institute in Colorado.
Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants: Deadline is February 1, 2012. Grants of up to $25,000 awarded to construct high-quality public skateboard parks in underserved areas. Details: Click Here
National Peace Essay Contest: Deadline is February 1, 2012. High school students are invited to submit their essays on this year’s theme, “the impact of new media on peacebuilding and conflict management.” State winners will go to Washington, D.C. for the awards ceremony and other activities and compete for the top prize, a $10,000 scholarship. The contest is sponsored by the United States Institute for Peace, an independent conflict management center created by Congress.
Given the recent news about Hostess Twinkies potentially disappearing, I thought it would be fun to invite solutions to this challenge:
Make something using one box of Twinkies. Good luck. Very eager to see pictures! Send your solutions to kidthinkers@gmail.com.
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Applications are now available for The Fishman Prize, an award that honors teachers with $25,000 and the opportunity to participate in a summer residency program. The award program, which is administered by The New Teacher Project, seeks to recognize educators for their hard work, dedication and results in the classroom. Read more: CLICK HERE
Google once again is calling on students ages 13 to 18 to participate in an online science fair. The 2012 Global Science Fair, which follows last year’s inaugural event, challenges students to submit projects that will be judged by a panel of scientists and researchers. This year, submissions will be accepted in 13 languages. Judges will select 90 regional finalists in keeping with the company’s goal of “guaranteeing more global coverage,” Details: Click Here
ExploraVision: Deadline is February 1, 2012. Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association sponsor this competition to encourage teachers to make science a part of their classrooms. For the contest, K-12 students working in groups of two to four will study and research how a technology might evolve 20 years into the future. Eight finalist teams (and their parents) will receive expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. for the ExploraVision Awards Weekend, where four first prizes of $10,000 U.S. savings bonds are up for grabs. Teachers and schools are eligible for Toshiba prizes as well.DETAILS: CLICK HERE
National Arts and Humanities Youth Programs: Deadline is January 31, 2012. Arts programs run by schools, museums, and other nonprofits that mainly enroll underserved children are eligible to apply for this award. The top 12 programs will receive $10,000 and an invitation to accept their award from First Lady Michelle Obama.
Volvo Adventure: Deadline is January 31, 2012. In this challenge sponsored by Volvo and the United Nations Environment Programme, teams of two to five students age 13 to 16 plan and complete an environmental project in their communities. Finalists will receive an expenses-paid trip to Sweden, where they compete for the top prize of $10,000.
Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation Grants: Deadline is February 17, 2012. Public K-12 schools serving low-income students may apply for these grants to support music education (vocal or instrumental). Grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded.
Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence: Deadline is February 13, 2012. This award recognizes excellent K-12 science teachers in communities where Amgen has a presence. Nine awards will be given; each award includes $5,000 for the teacher and $5,000 for the school.
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