Friday, February 11, 2011

For Students


Earn a Scholarship
Looking for money to help you pay for school? Check out these opportunities available through StudentScholarships.org


Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship: A $5,000 award available to high school seniors and first-year college students. View the eligibility details and application requirements here; the deadline is April 30th.  
Dial my Dentist Scholarship Program: This $1000 scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21.  You must be a full-time college or university student by the Fall 2011 semester.  View details and submit application by May 6th.
StudentScholarship.org Scholarship Program: A $1000 award for college-bound students under 21.  Apply here by June 1st.
The Big Dig Scholarship: A $3000 scholarship for high school students in high school or in  their first two years of college/university.  The application for asks a creative question and with futuristic theme; apply here by June 1st.
ICBC Scholarship: $1000 award for high school or college students 17-21 years of age.  View details and apply here by June 15th.
 
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Give Back!

Students at Menchaca Elementary School
working on their composting pilot program
 




Giving comes full circle:  Learn to Give- You don’t have to be a millionaire to make a difference in your community—in fact, over 4,500 students in 20 Austin area schools have contributed their time, effort, and creativity to give back.  Partnering with A Legacy of Giving, students have addressed concerns of hunger, homelessness, and environmental degradation.  Click here to see what students like you have already accomplished and what you can do to get involved!

Monday, February 7, 2011

IAD Needs Assesment Process

We would like to thank all of external partners, AISD staff, and community members who participated in the Innovation and Development Needs Assesment process.  Feedback focus groups were held last week; we look forward to incorporating your input and sharing the results with you later this month.