RESOURCES NSTA/Vernier Software &
Technology: Vernier Technology
Awards
National Science Teachers Association
Vernier Technology Awards recognize the
innovative use of data collection technology
using a computer, graphing calculator, or
handheld in the science classroom. Winners
will receive $1,000 cash, $1,000 towards
expenses to attend the NSTA National
Conference, and $1,000 in Vernier products.
Teachers of science grades K-College are
eligible to apply. Apply online by November
30, 2013 at www.nsta.org.
Opportunities for Students
We the Students Scholarship Contest
The 2013 We the Students Scholarship
Contest is accepting applications through
December 6. To participate in the contest, high
school students will answer three questions
around the ideas of the Constitution and the
role of government. One $4,000 prize will be
awarded for first place, one $2,000 prize for
second place, and one $1,000 prize for third
place. Two $500 prizes will be awarded for
honorable mentions.
In an effort to support your hard work, the
Institute has set up the contest with teacher
prizes. When your students win, you win!
The teachers of each winner will receive
prize money, $500 for first place, $300 for
second place, $100 for third place, and
$50 each for honorable mention winner.
Apply online at billofrightsinstitute.org/
programs-events/students-programs-events/
scholarship.
C-SPAN StudentCam 2014
StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national
video documentary competition that encourages
students to think critically about issues that affect
our communities and our nation. StudentCam's
theme for 2014 is: "A Message to the U.S.
Congress: What's the most important issue
the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?"
Winners will receive $5,000, plus $750 to spend
on digital video equipment for his/her school.
Students in grades 6-12, individually or in teams,
are eligible. Apply online by January 20, 2014 at
www.studentcam.org.
Toshiba/NSTA: ExploraVision
Awards
All inventions and innovations result from
creative thinking and problem-solving. The
Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association
ExploraVision Awards Program encourages
kids to create and explore a vision of future
technology by combining their imaginations
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with the tools of science. K-12 students are
eligible for this award of $10,000 bond per
student on winning team. Apply online by
January 30, 2014 at www.exploravision.org.
National Federation of Independent
Business: Young Entrepreneur
Awards
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program raises awareness among the nation's
youth of the critical role that private enterprise
and entrepreneurship play in the building of
America. Winners will receive $10,000 in
tuition assistance. High school seniors are
eligible to apply. Apply online by December
18, 2013 at www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/
young-entrepreneur-awards.
VSP: Sight for Students
Sight for Students is a VSP charity that
provides free vision exams and glasses to
low-income, uninsured children. The program
operates nationally through a network of
community partners who identify children in
need and VSP network doctors who provide
the eye care services. Parents and guardians
interested in seeking assistance through the
Sight for Students program must work through
VSP's established network of community
partners. VSP does not issue gift certificates
directly to the public. There are five basic
qualifications a child must meet in order to
receive a Sight for Students gift certificate:
family income is no more than 200% of federal
poverty level; child is not enrolled in Medicaid
or other vision insurance; child is 18 years old
or younger and has not graduated from high
school; child or parent is a U.S. citizen or
legal immigrant with a social security number;
and child has not used the Sight for Students
program during the past 12 months. For more
information, visit www.sightforstudents.org.
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