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Leadership for Changing a World Awards
This program, a part of the Ford Foundation, in partnership with the Washington-based Advocacy Institute and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University, seeks nominations of community leaders across the country who are successfully tackling tough social problems in their local areas. Seventeen outstanding social justice leaders and leadership teams who are not broadly known beyond their immediate community or field will receive awards of $100,000 to advance their work, plus $15,000 for learning activities that will support their efforts. The program includes a major, multi-year research initiative and numerous forums to bring awardees together with other leaders to share experiences, address specific challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Deadline: January 7, 2005. Leaders must be nominated by someone who is well acquainted with their work and can attest to their qualifications.
leadershipforchange.org
DisneyHand Minnie Grants
Disney and Youth Service America are offering grants of $500 each are available to engage young people between the ages of 5 and 14 to plan and carry out service projects for National and Global Youth Service Day 2005 that respond to community needs. Projects are encouraged and welcomed where children and youth work with adults (parents, coaches, teachers, youth leaders etc.).
www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
THE DAVIDSON INSTITUTE FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT SEEKS EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVERS TO RECEIVE $50,000, $25,000 AND $10,000 DAVIDSON FELLOWSHIPS
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is offering high achieving young people across the country the opportunity to be named as 2005 Davidson Fellows.
Individuals named as Davidson Fellows receive a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature and/or philosophy. Each submission must be an original piece of work recognized by experts in the field as "significant" and it must have the potential to make a positive contribution to society.
To be eligible, applicants must be under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2005, and a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. There is no minimum age for eligibility. The scholarship must be used at an accredited institute of learning.
The deadline to apply is March 25, 2005. Each year, the Davidson Fellows are honored at a September reception in Washington, D.C.
Each application is evaluated on its scope and quality, level of significance, and the applicant's depth of knowledge and understanding of the work and related domain area.
For more information on the Davidson Fellows, or to download an application, please visit www.davidsonfellows.org
National Gardening Association Grant and Awards Programs
The National Gardening Association supports programs across the country that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for all. Except for the Mantis Award, to be eligible for the following grants and awards programs, your school or organization must plan to garden with at least 15 kids between the ages of 3 and 18. You may apply for more than one award. Application deadline: December 1, 2004.
www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
Blockbuster Grants
Blockbuster believes that movies can help teach our children and reach out to our communities as well as entertaining them. Blockbuster sponsors projects in the classroom that use movies both to teach and reward. Additionally, more than 11,000 elementary schools across the US are also taking part in the Blockbuster Class Act Award program, that allows elementary school teachers to reward their students' efforts with free movie rentals. They only support programs that are related in some way to film and video. Project goals and evaluation plans must be clearly defined in the proposal. Guidelines for Giving are available on their website as well as all necessary contact information. More information about programs is available by calling the Blockbuster Corporate Contributions Line at (214) 854-3077.
www.blockbuster.com/corporate/displayAboutBlockbusterDetails.action?articleId=1082958#CGG
Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program
The FMF Teacher Program offers U.S. primary and secondary school teachers and administrators the opportunity to participate in three-week study visits to Japan and to return home with a follow-up plan designed to introduce Japanese culture to American students. The FMF Program, which is fully funded by the Japanese government, aims to increase understanding between Japan and the United States and is intended to extend far beyond the educators who participate. FMF alumni agree to share what they have learned about Japan with their students, colleagues, and community members upon returning to the United States. Application deadline: December 10, 2004.
www.iie.org/fmf
Save Our History National Grant Program
The History Channel has announced the first year of its "Save Our History" national grant program. This year, some $250,000 in grants will be awarded to historical organizations that partner with educators on unique, rewarding projects that help students learn about and appreciate the history of their local communities. Through December 3, 2004, historical societies, preservation organizations, museums, historic sites and other groups that partner with schools may apply. Awards will be announced during a ceremony to be held in Washington, D.C. in May 2005. For application guidelines and judging criteria, visit:
www.saveourhistory.com/home.htm
ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards
The ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards are given annually to encourage talented young jazz composers. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have not reached their 30th birthday by December 31st. Applicants must submit a completed application form (available via the link below); the notated score of one composition; and biographical information listing prior music studies, background and experience. Applicants must also submit a cassette or CD of the composition submitted, if available. This program was initiated in 2002 with support from the Joseph and Rosalie Meyer Fund. Application deadline: December 1, 2004.
www.ascapfoundation.org/awards.html#youngjazz
Schools of Distinction Awards
Intel Corporation and Scholastic Inc. are offering several million dollars in awards and prize money to schools that demonstrate excellence for implementing innovative programs that support positive educational outcomes. One elementary-level school and one secondary-level school winner will be chosen in each of the following ten categories: Academic Achievement; Literary Achievement; Mathematics Achievement; Science Achievement; Technology Excellence; Technology Innovation; Leadership Excellence; Professional Development; Teamwork (Internal); Collaboration (External). There's also a "Best of the Best" category that includes an additional $15,000 prize. Application deadline to enter is December 1, 2004.
www.schoolsofdistinction.com