CDC/Emory Disease Detective Camp
Atlanta, GA
Deadline: April 25, 2008
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm
The CDC/Emory Disease Detective Camp is an academic public health day camp for upcoming high school juniors and seniors. Throughout the course of five days, campers will become disease detectives and learn first-hand how the CDC safeguards the nation's health. During the initial application phase, applicants will be selected based on the "Getting to Know You" questions on the application. The second phase will consist of a lottery system. CDC's main campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia. There is no cost associated with attending the camp, but campers will need to pay for their own lunches, accommodation, and transportation. Camp sessions will take place between July 7-11 and July 21-25.
Who can apply?
The CDC Disease Detective Camp is open to motivated students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2008-2009 school years. CDC's lab building safety requirements require applicants to be 16 years old at the time of the camp to enter certain buildings on CDC's campus, so applicants must be 16 years old by the first day of the camp (July 7 or July 21, depending on the camp dates you choose). No exceptions can be made for this rule.
Hey, here's a great source of funding for a GS project!
Go Overboard Challenge Grant
Deadline: May 1, 2008
Source: Burton Snowboards and Youth Venture
Web Site: http://genv.net/en-us/burton
Burton Snowboards and Girl Overboard author Justina Chen Headley, in partnership with Youth Venture, are co-sponsoring the Go Overboard Challenge Grant to find the best youth-led ideas to change the world. Youth, ages 16-20 are invited to commit to a cause they're already passionate about - whether it's saving the environment, ending world hunger, or protecting endangered species - and express how they, their club, their team, or their entire school will Go Overboard. The best ideas will win a Go Overboard Challenge Grant of up to $1,000. Ventures must be youth-created, community-benefiting, structured as a lasting organization, involve a strong team, and have a clear, attainable goal and budget.
Do you know any GS who would qualify?
The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world's most important asset, so they have established programs that profoundly support children in need.
The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These awards assure that more children's lives will be touched, and changed...forever.
Two 2008 Founder's Award for Youth - two maximum grants of $25,000 each.
- The Founders Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
- Nominee must be under the age of 21.
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
Deadline for 2008 Nominations is Wednesday, April 30, 2008 http://www.worldofchildren.org/Awards.htm
Youth Photo Contest
Deadline: July 1, 2008
Source: Olympus and the Tool Factory
Web Site. http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_student.htm
Youth (ages 4-18) are eligible to submit their favorite photograph online and become eligible to win their share of $4,000 in prizes. Photographs will be judged based on: composition and arrangement, brilliant color, focus and sharpness, and creativity and emotion. Five winners will be awarded this year. Winners will receive an Olympus 8.0 megapixel digital camera, Tool Factory Software, and a Digital Camera Basics Book.
Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Source: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Web Site: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=151
Patriot's Pen, a youth-essay writing contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, is a nationwide competition that gives students in grades 6-8 the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. This year's theme is: Why America's veterans should be honored. The first-place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. The top national winners each receive a savings bond anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Source: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Web Site: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150
The Voice of Democracy (VOD) Scholarship Program is an audio-essay contest for high school students that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The program is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a 3-5 minute essay based on an annual theme. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient's American university, college, or vocational/technical school. Besides competing for the top scholarship prize, as well as other national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000, each Department's first-place winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
JOINHANDSDAY Awards
Deadline: June 3, 2008
Source: JOINHANDSDAY
Web Site: http://www.joinhandsday.org/scripts/awards.htm
JOINHANDSDAY is a national day of volunteering that brings youth and adults together to improve their own communities. Ten awardees are selected from thousands of volunteer projects that develop youth and adult partnerships on Join Hands Day. Each award-winning project will receive a $1,000 check and an engraved glass award. Up to 10 additional projects will receive honorable mention status and an imprinted certificate of distinction. In selecting Excellence Award recipients, the most important consideration is the quality of the youth and adult partnership in planning and executing the event.
Help Inspire a New Generation of Healthy Kids - Apply for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Youth Advisory Board
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is bringing together a select group of young people from all across the country to serve on our inaugural Youth Advisory Board. We're looking for tweens and teens with unique experiences and opinions to shape the programs of our Kids' Movement and generate fresh ideas on how to make healthy living the norm, not the exception. As a Youth Advisory Board member, you'll get to:
Attend an in-person meeting with the entire membership of the Youth Advisory Board in Kansas City--don't worry, it's totally free for you and one parent or guardian!
- Join monthly conference calls to take care of business
- Represent the Alliance for a Healthier Generation at meetings, conferences and in your community
- Make YOUR voice heard on the best ways to empower youth toward good health
As a board member, you'll need to roll up your sleeves about two hours a month for critical thinking, good fun, new friends, and high profile leadership. You'll work to find the best ways to reach kids and teenagers to eat right, move more and make their communities the healthiest ever..
Applicants must be between the ages of 8-17 years old and live in the United States, including US Territories. To request an application, contact John Wilson, Youth Mobilization Manager at john.c.wilson@healthiergeneration.org
Completed application packets must be received by Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (6 PM CST).
Former President Bill Clinton partnered with the American Heart Association after his heart surgery to address the issue of heart health in the U.S. After exploring options together, it was decided that one of the most important issues facing Americans today is the epidemic of childhood obesity, which can lead to early heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. Co-led by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the goal of the Alliance is to stop the nationwide increase in childhood obesity by 2010 and to take bold, innovative steps to help all children live longer and healthier lives. The Alliance is having a positive impact focusing on its four key initiatives, the Healthy Schools Program, Industry, Healthcare, and Kids' Movement.
The Famous Book Club
Posting for a Girl Scout troop: We are Senior Girl Scouts and we are working on a literacy project. We are creating "The Famous Book Club". Our idea is that if there was a "club" where famous people could tell everyone what their favorite childhood book was that it might inspire kids to pick up that book just because their role model, hero or favorite celebrity read it and enjoyed it. Each famous person would have to answer three questions:
- What was your favorite book you read as a child?
- Why was this your favorite book?
- Can we include you in our Famous Book Club with your picture, a small bio about you and your answers to # 1 & # 2 ?
We are going to take the answers and create "celebrity pages" to put in a book and have the book available at every Chicago Public Library. We are hoping that through your e-list, there are many Girl Scout Leaders who know a famous politician, celebrity, sports figure, etc. If they could pass on the 3 questions on and our Leader's information below to send in their answers, we would greatly appreciate it.
All your answers, along with a photo and a small bio, can be sent to: Girl Scout Leader: Ms. Bernadette Colletti, bmc8754@aol.com
Thank you,
Matie & Ashley
Senior Troop 1822
Chicago, IL
Garden Crusaders
http://www.gardeners.com/Garden-Crusader-Awards/5549,default,pg.html
This year, Gardener's Supply will award more than $15,000 in cash and products to individuals across the country who are using gardening to make a difference in their communities.
To learn more about the awards, and how to nominate a gardener, visit www.gardeners.com and click on the Community tab for an online application.
You can also call 1-888-239-1553 or e-mail us at crusader@gardeners.com.
Award Categories:Education . Urban Renewal . Restoration . Feeding the Hungry
Application Deadline: June 15, 2008
http://press.gardeners.com/crusaderform.aspx
Wyoming's Wildlife Wonders destination
Extended Deadline: Openings Still Available for Four Teams!
When: July 18-25, 2008
Do you know girls ages 13-15 who:
- Enjoy hiking, canoeing and being out doors?
- Care about the environment?
- Are intrigued by wildlife and nature?
- Want to travel to Wyoming with a friend for a week?
- Would work as team members to design and implement an environmental action or research project in their community?
If so encourage them to apply as a team for Wyoming's Wildlife Wonders destination.
What: Wyoming's Wildlife Wonders is a travel opportunity (destination) where Girl Scout partner-teams ages 13-15 travel to Wyoming to study the ecology and natural history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Girl Scouts hike, canoe, and trek through the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Teens observe wildlife, participate in a national bird-banding effort, explore environmental careers, and take action by developing an environmental project to implement back home in their community.
For more information: Visit www.studio2b.org/escape/ destinations for a complete description of the event, costs, and application procedures.
Questions? Contact Megan Stanek, mstanek@gswestok.org or 405-528-3535.
Megan Stanek
Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma, Inc.
121 Northeast 50th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1809
ATTN: Wyoming's Wildlife Wonders