The Congressional App Challenge, a congressional initiative to improve student engagement in coding and computer science, launched November 9, 2015, and will run through January 15, 2016. Over the next several weeks, high school students in participating districts can create and submit their original apps for the chance to be recognized by their Member of Congress. Get the details »
Category Archives: Grants & Contests – Archive
Looking for Grant Assistance? Meet Our New Legislative & Public Affairs Officer!
The Office of Strategic Communications is pleased to welcome Tim Shea to our team as our new Legislative & Public Affairs Officer. Please make it a point to contact Tim if he can be of assistance to you in building partnerships with our legislative and business communities or in securing grants that support the outstanding work you are doing on behalf of our students. Continue reading
Virginia State Bar 2016 High School Essay Contest – Deadline: February 12, 2016
The Law in Society Essay Competition is sponsored by the Virginia State Bar, in cooperation with the Virginia State Department of Education, to increase awareness and appreciation of our legal system among high school students. The criterion for the competition is an essay in response to a hypothetical topic. This year’s contest explores a school’s right to access students’ secrets. Continue reading
NCTM Grants, Scholarships & Awards
Hey, math educators! Did you know that the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) offers grants, scholarships and awards to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators improve the teaching and learning of mathematics? Funding ranges from $1,200 to $24,000! Check out this current list of funding opportunities »
Local Student Art Contest: Imagine a Day Without Water – Enter by Nov. 9
Albemarle County Service Authority, in partnership with the City of Charlottesville and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority, is sponsoring an art contest open to Albemarle County and Charlottesville City students in grades 1-8. Artists are challenged to create an 11×17 (landscape) poster that illustrates the theme, “Imagine a Day Without Water.” Entries must be submitted by November 9. Get the details »
Local Bird Conservation Poster Contest – Deadline: Nov. 21
The Blue Ridge Young Birders Club, in partnership with the Monticello Bird Club of Charlottesville, is sponsoring the first annual Bird Conservation Poster Contest. Based on the theme, Understanding the Threats: Finding the Solutions, the contest challenges K-8 students in Albemarle, Charlottesville and Nelson to create a poster that illustrates a key conservation threat to birds and suggests a solution to the issue. Continue reading
Apply for a Garden Grant by October 31!
In partnership with FoodCorps, Whole Kids Foundation created the School Garden Grant Program, which annually provides a $2,000 grant to a K-12 school to support a new or existing edible garden on school grounds. Interested applicants must apply by 5 p.m. CST on October 31, 2015. Learn more »
2015-16 “Recycling Is Bigger Than the Bin” Video & Poster Contest – Entries Due December 18
Calling all artists, filmmakers, and recyclers! Students in grades K–12 are invited to participate in a national recycling awareness contest sponsored by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and JASON Learning. The theme of this year’s contest is Recycling Is Bigger Than the Bin.
Your challenge is to choose an item that is “bigger than the bin” and find a way to recycle it! Continue reading
VEA Mini-Grants – Submit Your Proposal by October 2
Have an idea? Need the funds to implement it? The Virginia Education Association (VEA) is proud to provide mini-grants to support members’ ideas designed to improve student learning. You are invited to submit your proposal for a VEA mini-grant of any amount up to $500. Entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. on October 2, 2015. Open the application and guidelines »
Questions? Contact Sonia Lee in the Office of Teaching & Learning at slee@veanea.org or 1-800-552-9554, ext. 333. Not a member? Learn how to join the VEA »
Scholarships for Women & Minority Students Studying STEM – Applications Due Sep. 15
ACPS Counselors & Educators: If you know a current or former student who may qualify, please share! The Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association of Central Virginia (AFCEA CEVA) will be awarding four (4) $1,000 merit-based scholarship grants to qualified female or minority students who will be or who are currently enrolled in a four-year accredited science or engineering program at a Virginia college or university. Open the application »