The grant and funding news below is courtesy of the Afterschool Advocate - A media outreach newsletter published by the Afterschool Alliance.
TIGER TEAMS WITH TARGET TO “START SOMETHING”
Golf legend-in-the-making Tiger Woods and Target are continuing their “Start Something” program in 2007. Launched in 2000 and restructured in 2003, the program offers afterschool programs and others a multi-part curriculum to help children identify and achieve personal goals, develop character, and learn the habit of service to others.
After completing the curriculum – with leadership from afterschool providers or other educators, or on their own with downloadable materials – students are eligible to apply for scholarship grants of up to $5,000 to help them further their goals.
In Los Angeles, middle-schooler Jesus Barajas completed the Start Something program with guidance from the After-School All-Stars program, then applied for and received a $4,200 scholarship for a trip to England to attend a performing arts camp this summer. He was one of five students from the Los Angeles After-School All-Stars program to receive Start Something grants for 2006.
The Start Something website offers downloadable versions of the curriculum for students and educators, as well as grant application materials.
The next round of applications is due May 1, 2007.
Awards for Essays on Scientific Discoveries
The DuPont Center for Collaborative Research and Education is sponsoring the DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition. Students in grades seven through 12 are invited to write essays discussing a scientific theory, discovery, event or technology application that has captured their interest. Winners will be selected for junior and senior divisions and are eligible for prizes ranging from $100 to $3,000. For more information visit their website here.
Awards for Youth Mystery Writing
The Mystery Writers of America is sponsoring the Joan Lowery Nixon Award mystery writing contest for students in grades two through ten. Students are encouraged to create unique mystery stories and winners will be awarded $250. The deadline is February 28. For more information, click here.
Awards for International Awareness and Website Design
The US Department of State is sponsoring the Doors to Diplomacy competition for teams of two to four students to design and create websites that teach about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy with the help of up to two adult coaches. The websites should address one of eight categories, including science and technology; safety and security; or business, trade and economics. Each student member of the winning team will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship and each of the winning coaches’ schools will receive a $500 award. The deadline is March 15. For more information, visit www.gsn.org/gsh/doors/index.html.
Awards for Providers Working with Special Needs Children
Heartspring is sponsoring the 2007 Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education. Providers who utilize creative means to reach out to special needs children are invited to apply. The award consists of a $1,000 prize and an expense-paid four day summer session to learn more about the field alongside other special education providers. The deadline is March 15. For more information, click here or call 316/634-8792.
Awards for Youth Community Service
The Hitachi Foundation is sponsoring the Yoshiyama Awards for Exemplary Service to the Community, which honors up to ten high school seniors for their community service. Afterschool providers may nominate students. Those selected will be awarded up to $5,000 each over two years. The deadline is April 2. For more information, and to apply, visit www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html or call 202/457-0588. |
