 Louisiana
Public Broadcasting 4th Annual Young Heroes Awards
(January 15, 1999) The program honors Louisiana students in grades 4 -
12 who have excelled in academics or public service, overcome adversity
in their lives, or been an inspiration to others through their actions
and strength of character. Seven students will be honored this
yearTo obtain nomination forms, call 1-800-272-8161, visit a public library,
Books-A-Million or go to the LPB Website.
For more information, please contact Bob Neese or Ann Lang at 1-800-272-8161,
ext 4274. |
| The
Motorola School Spirit Awards (December
1, 1998) are for Preschool through high school grades in US schools. This
contest supports innovative safety and efficiency programs in our schools.
There will be 2 grand prizes of 12 Spirit Professional Two-Way Radios and
$1000 in cash. Visit their Award
web site or write to: Motoroal School Spirit Awards, c/o Hunter &
Associates, Inc., 41 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010. You
may also fax (212)679-6607. |
| The
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (May
1999) for students in 9th through 12th grades. The grand prize awards
are $3000 for 1st place, $1500 for 2nd place, $1000 for 3rd place and $500
for 4th place. Special awards of money, equipment and scholarships
are also available. The two top winners will go to Stockholm, Sweeden
to attend the Nobel ceremonies. Visit the Fair
web site or write to: Science Service, 1719 North Street N.W., Washington,
DC 20036. You may also call (202) 785-2255. |
| CyberSurfari
is an annual monthlong competition
for individuals, families and teacher-supervised school teams in a World
Wide Web treasure hunt. School Team contestants can win $1000 ($3000 will
be awarded to the school); Individual and Family Team division can win
from $250 to $100 in cash. Registration begins 9/1/98. Register at
their site. |
| Intel
Corporation is sponsoring the Science
Talent Search for high school seniors. Scholarships awarded total
$330,000. Finalists will go to Washington, D.C. to interview with scientisis
and display their exhbits at the National Academy of Sciences. Entries
are due on December 2, 1998. Visit their Talent
Search web site or write: Science Service, 1719 North Street
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. You can call (202)785-2255 |
