Grants, Awards & Freebies
Grants, awards & freebies - Jan. 18, 2007
Jan 18, 2007 11:38 AM
Christopher Columbus awards: Teachers, this is something you can do with your students. These awards, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Christopher Columbus Foundation, encourage teams of middle school students to use science to improve their communities. Teams of three or four students in grades 6–8 and one adult coach can apply. The teams will identify a problem in the community, research it and devise an innovative solution. Eight finalist teams will receive a $200 grant to further develop their program presentation and an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World. Of these, two gold-prize teams will receive a $2,000 savings bond for each team member, and one of these teams will receive $25,000 to fully develop their ideas in their community. This year’s chairman’s award is available for classes that choose to focus on alternative energy sources. The winning team will go to Orlando and win a $1,000 savings bond and $5,000 for an energy-related non-profit of their choice. DEADLINE: Feb. 12. CONTACT: www.christophercolumbusawards.com.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation: This foundation awards fellowships for graduate study of the U.S. Constitution. High school teachers of American history, American government and social studies along with college seniors and graduate students planning teaching careers in those subjects are eligible. One fellow from each state receives up to $24,000 to help pay for graduate study
leading to a master’s degree in history, political science or education. DEADLINE: March 1. CONTACT: www.jamesmadison.com.
Technology grants: The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative supports the innovative use of mobile technology in K–12 education. HP anticipates making 130 awards to teams of five teachers from K–12 public schools. The award package, valued at at least $30,000 each, includes five Tablet PCs, five multimedia projectors, five digital cameras, a $500 stipend per teacher and customized professional development. Preferences will be given to low-income schools and to projects that include integration of math and/or science curriculum. The focus of the project must be on using technology to teach, rather than teaching students to use technology. DEADLINE: Feb. 15. CONTACT: http://grants.hp.com/us/programs/tech_teaching.
Teacher of the year award: Auto insurance company Teacher’s Insurance makes these awards to honor exemplary teachers. An award of $1,000 for the teacher and $500 for his or her school will be made in each state. Qualified educators must hold a full-time teachng position and may be nominated by anyone familiar with their work: DEADLINE: April 30. CONTACT: www.teachers.com/toy/toy.asp.
Presidential awards for math & science teachers: The National Science Foundation is accepting applications for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMST), which recognize exceptional middle and high school math and science teachers nationwide. Teachers applying for the PAEMST must first be nominated by a principal, teacher, student or other member of the general public by the beginning of April. Up to 108 winners will receive a presidential citation; a $10,000 award; and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a week-long series of recognition events and professional development opportunities. Full-time teachers of grades 7–12 math or science can apply (K–6 teachers can apply next year). DEADLINE: May 1. CONTACT: www.paemst.org.
