June 2, 2014
Attention filmmakers! Show off your skills and love for the ocean by entering the Alaska Ocean Observing System’s film contest. You could win $1,000! Submit a film about any genre relating to the ocean, such as people using the ocean and coast, marine research, marine wildlife and ocean-related policy issues. Films must be 10 minutes or less. You don’t need to be a professional to submit a film!
The deadline to submit is September 15. For more information click here.
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May 19, 2014
The Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship supports Alaska students who are the first in their immediate family to attend post-secondary school. This scholarship awards successful applicants $7,500 per year for up to five years. Qualified applicants must be an Alaska resident, be a graduate of a high school or equivalent program located in Alaska, must be the first in their immediate family to pursue a post-secondary degree, and must be enrolled in one of 15 specific schools, one of which is Alaska Pacific University.
To learn more about this scholarship, click here.
The deadline to apply is May 23.
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Do you have a passion for community service? Have you worked hard to solve a local problem, and now want to do more? Apply for the National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) Youth Ambassador Program, a year-long program helps young leaders (ages 16-22) create change around critical issues facing youth today.
One ambassador from each state will be selected and will receive an all-expense paid, three-day leadership training on Capitol Hill, a $1,000 grant from Festival of Children Foundation and more!
For more information, click here.
The deadline to apply is June 19.
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April 24, 2014
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a year-long program that teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own REAL businesses.
If you are creative, innovative, determined, enthusiastic and committed to your community and family, apply for the YEA program. Prior experience in business is not required.
YEA guides students through the process of starting and running a legitimate business or social movement over the course of a full academic year.
For more information, click here.
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April 23, 2014
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium awards 10 scholarships up to $5,000 per academic year to Alaska Native or American Indians, who are permanent Alaska residents, interested in working in the healthcare field and currently enrolled in a formal education or training program.
For more information, click here.
Applications are due June 30.
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April 22, 2014
Students at the Anvil City Science Academy have created a fantastic website called Nome Stories, which features photos, interviews and stories about people in their community.
Nome Stories is similar to StoryCorps and is part of the Artists in Schools program.
The work these youth have done is beautiful and inspiring. Check it out!
www.nomestories.com
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April 16, 2014
Spirit of Youth just celebrated its 16th Annual Awards Dinner April 5. It was truly moving to hear the stories about the 22 award recipients who hailed from Barrow to Thorne Bay.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Spirit of Youth Awards. We are also excited about our new website. Please take a look around and let us know what you think!
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