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Each year the AATG writes a test to assess proficiency in German. Teachers nationwide can offer the exam to their students. The awards program has been around for 30 years and about 25,000 students take the exam each year.
http://www.aatg.org/programs/hsstudentprogs/testing_program/testing_info.html
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An award given to a student whose essay shows "outstanding academic promise at the secondary level."
http://www.tcr.org
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This website is a searchable resource for students, teachers, parents, and contest organizers that provides information about student contests and is free to use.
http://www.studentcontests.com/
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The mission of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children is to advocate for gifted children and youth by working with educators, parents, policy-makers, and the community to meet the needs of the gifted.
http://www.gagc.org
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The Michigan Merit Award provides $2,500 to high school graduates for outstanding performance on their Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. About 49,000 high school graduates earn the award each year.
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-32017---,00.html
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North Carolina Academic Scholars Program is designed for students in grades 9-12. Students who complete the requirements for an academically challenging high school program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition. The students who qualify for this special recognition: will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars; will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas; may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events; may be...
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/scholars
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"The Student Challenge Awards Program (SCAP) was initiated by The Durfee Foundation in 1990. The program strives to excite the imagination and expand the potential of arts-gifted high school students, and to stimulate the students' curiosity about science and technology. Award recipients spend two to three weeks assisting the summer research activities of scientists who have also demonstrated a strong interest in pre-collegiate education."
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/student/scap.html
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As an organization, American Mensa provides intelligent individuals an opportunity to meet other smart people at the local, regional, and national levels. Mensans interact at entertaining events and exchange ideas through a variety of publications. Mensa members also work to help others in their communities by providing scholarships and volunteering for community-oriented activities.
http://www.americanmensa.com/index.php3
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"The Clay Mathematics Institute Inc. (CMI) designates as their Olympiad Scholar, the student who displays the most original and mathematically correct solution to a problem in the USA Mathematical Olympiad. The goal of this award is to encourage the participants in this competition, as well as students of mathematics in general, to strive for originality as a complement to their problem-solving ability. This award was established in accordance with the CMI's mission to encourage gifted students to pursue mathematical careers, and to celebrate ...
http://www.claymath.org/news/olympiad2004.php
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The Davidson Fellows Award recognizes outstanding achievements of profoundly gifted young people who have developed their talents by contributing a significant piece of work in one of these submission areas: Math, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, and/or Philosophy.
http://www.davidsonfellows.org
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The MacArthur Fellows Program awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction. There are three criteria for selection of Fellows: exceptional creativity, promise for important future advances based on a track record of significant accomplishment, and potential for the fellowship to facilitate subsequent creative work.
http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.959463/k.9D7D/Fellows_Program.htm
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"The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character."
http://nhscms.principals.org/s_nhs/index.asp
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Whether you are in it for yourself, a colleague, your school, or your students, you will find a range of awards and recognition programs.
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/sec.asp?CID=122&DID=5266
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A museum of young American inventors whose ideas show promise of a positive social impact. Its purpose is to preserve and promote great inventions produced by America’s youth. The National Gallery inducts six young people in grades K- 12 annually.
http://www.pafinc.com/index.htm
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The Nestle Very Best In Youth program, in partnership with Reading Is Fundamental, was created to recognize young people all across America who not only excel academically, but are working hard to make their communities a better place.
http://nestle-verybestinyouth.com/vbiny/home.jspa
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"The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce the NAGC-Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Program. A $500 U.S. Savings Bond, funded by the Nicholas Green Foundation and the Nicholas Green Scholarship Fund, is awarded to one student in each state, along with a Certificate of Excellence by the NAGC. Students selected for the award are between grades 3 and 6 and have distinguished themselves in academic achievement, leadership, or the visual or performing arts. "
http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=558
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The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/
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"The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Our objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, we believe that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live."
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/
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The Clay Mathematics Institute: IMO award is given to the winners of the International Mathematical Olympiad to further honor them and to symbolize the importance of mathematics for the future.
http://www.claymath.org/annual_meeting/2001_Olympiad_Event/IMO_Award_Ceremony/
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The Quaqua Protégé Award recognizes the most outstanding college-bound home-educated students in the world. As funds permit, other general and talent-specific awards are also given.
http://www.quaqua.org
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Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes ...
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
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Wouldn't it be great to know what scholarship providers look for in an application? This article by Roxana Hadad gives you an inside look at how judges pick their favorites.
http://fastweb.monster.com/flash/content/focus/story/1882.ptml?ID=9IYAOILL83DY&IDT=1108595028&IDH=46E6D3FB017C07F12E1D2257125D62A6
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