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Discover Scholarship Program: The Discover Scholarship Program, sponsored by DFS Services LLC, seeks to honor the exemplary achievements of high school juniors from diverse backgrounds in all aspects of their lives.Students seeking the scholarship must have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades and demonstrate accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge.
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes:This scholarship honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Each year, the Barron Prize selects 10 winners nationwide. Annual Nomination Deadline: April 30.
Goi Peace Foundation's 2010 International Essay Contest for Young People: The theme for this contest is "My role in creating a peaceful world." What is your vision of a peaceful and harmonious world? What can you and the young people of the world do to realize that vision?
Enter by June 30th.
Hardy Girls, Healthy Women's Girl Rock Awards: As a part of Hardy Girls' 3rd annual Girls Rock! Weekend, we will be giving out the second ever
Girls Rock! Awards to 5 girls who are using their voices in bold and powerful ways to make Maine a better place for all girls to grow. Whether it's leading by example or organizing the school to campaign for social justice we want to honor girls who are making Maine a better place for other girls to live.
Harvard Financial Aid Office:Harvard University announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition.
Mitchell Institute: The core mission of the Mitchell Institute is to increase the likelihood that young people from every community in Maine will aspire to, pursue and achieve a college education. Each year, a Mitchell Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from every public high school in Maine who will be attending a two-or four-year postsecondary degree program. Selection is based on academic promise, financial need and a history of community service.
Peace One Day: Peace One Day looks to engage all sectors of society, including governments, organisations of the United Nations system, regional and non-governmental organisations and individuals in observance of 21 September, through the practical manifestation of non-violence and ceasefire in accordance with UN GA Resolution 55/282, and encourage action on Peace Day that creates a united and sustainable world. They also have some free teaching resources to
download.
Youth Activism Fellowship: Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 American Legacy Foundation Youth Activism Fellowship. This program provides an opportunity for young adults ages 18-24 to build leadership in the tobacco control movement through training, coaching, peer to peer networking, and direct action. This program embodies and promotes Legacy's mission to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. Drawing on imaginative, practical and effective strategies to reach young people with their message, members sharpen their skills and organizing experience to work passionately as tobacco control and prevention advocates in their communities.
Kohl's Cares for Kids: Recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place.
Maine Commission for Community Service: Apply now for a $1,000 or $4,000 Service Learning Award! The Maine Commission for Community Service and Time Warner Cable are excited to offer schools and local community orginizations service learning project awards. Projects should combine student learning with community service and focus on sience,engineering, technology,and math (STEM). Download Everything You Need to Apply:
Application (XLS),
Information SheetWhat is Service Learning (PDF). Email your completed spreadsheet application by 11/13/09 to
Rochelle. Please feel free to contact her with questions by email or at 287-8933.
Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award is aimed at supporting schools or organizations that plan to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and education related to environmental, nutrition, and hunger issues in the U.S. A total of 30 awards will be made. Prizes include a $500 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids catalog and online store for basic youth gardening supplies and supporting educational materials; National Gardening Association's Eat a Rainbow Kit which includes nutrition lessons and education; and a literature package from the National Gardening Association.
Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Advocate of the Year Award: Winners are chosen based on their advocacy experience, their demonstration of initiative and creativity, and the effectiveness of their efforts to prevent youth from smoking, among other qualities. Youth Advocate of the Year Award winners are given the opportunity to be part of the Campaign's efforts throughout the year. Winners gain leadership experience that helps strengthen their advocacy skills and empower their peers to join the movement against the tobacco industry.
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