Gifted and Talented Scholarships - Due 2/26/2016

The Texas Association of Gifted and Talented offers students four scholarship options. Online applications are due February 26th. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 15th. For technical issues, application questions or to receive a Summer Scholarship application in spanish, please contact TAGT at 512-499-8248 or membership@txgifted.org Encourage a G/T student to apply today! Summer Enrichment Scholarships Up to $400 Awarded to identified gifted students in grades K-12 that want to enrich their learning experience in the summer months. Multiple available.   Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship Up to $2,500 awarded to a graduating GT high-school senior who has demonstrated academic achievement.   Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship Up to $2,500 awarded to a graduating GT high-school senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.   TAGT/SMI Scholarships Attend the Summer Mathematics Institute (SMI), a 3-week residential program with an intense focus on mathematics. Sponsored by the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas.

Visit txgifted.org to learn more.

U.S. Institute of Peace HS Essay Contest - Due 3/15/2016

Place yourself in the shoes of a member of the Foreign Service assigned to a functional bureau within the Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development. Offer a peace-building solution to a particular conflict or crisis that threatens U.S. interests abroad.

2016 Topic http://www.afsa.org/afsa-national-high-school-essay-contest-topic
Essay Contest Submission Form http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest-form 

 

 

Summer Camp Fair - 01/23/2016

Austin's Family Magazine's Summer Camp Fair 2016

JANUARY 23, 2016

Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin

More information at http://www.austinfamily.com/2016-afm-summer-camp-fair/

Eco-Hero Awards - Due 2/28/2016

Application Guidelines http://www.actionfornature.org/award_guidelines.aspx

Hot Science Cool Talks - 01/22/2016

Gifted and Talented Nominations Open

January 11 - 22, 2016

Austin Independent School District

Schools in Austin ISD are accepting nominations for gifted and talented services for students in grades K-12. Complete the GT Parent Nomination and GT Parent Survey and submit to your child's Campus GT Advocate. http://www.austinisd.org/academics/advancedacademics/gifted/parent-corner If your child attends a middle or high school that provided GT screening in the fall semester, they are not required to complete the process again this spring. Please check with your child's Campus GT Advocate.

Escuelas en Austin ISD están aceptando nominaciones para los servicios dotados y talentosos para estudiantes en los grados K - 12. Complete la Lista de Verificación y el Nominación para los Padres para el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos. Daselo al representante del Programa de Dotados en la escuela. http://www.austinisd.org/academics/advancedacademics/gifted/para-padres

TEDxYouth@Austin - 02/13/2016

TEDxYouth@Austin is an annual forum to bring high school and middle school students from the central Texas area into the TEDx movement. With engaging stories, inspiring performances, and intriguing presentations, we will explore the theme of (in)visible. Event is free to students, but participants must apply for registration.

For more information visit: http://tedxyouthaustin.com/

Austin ISD High School Showcase - 01/09/2016