Nicholas Green Scholarship due May 1
WATG is proud to announce to 2009-2010 Nicholas Green Scholarship. Originally funded by the Nicholas Green Foundation and NAGC, this awards program is designed to recognize distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts, in children grades 3 through 6. One child in each state may be named a Nicholas Green Distinguished Student and each winner receives a $500 U.S. savings bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence.
The Nicholas Green Foundation was established by Maggie and Reg Green to honor the memory of their seven-year-old son Nicholas who was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting Italy in 1994. The Nicholas Green Award fund has already awarded scholarships to high-ability high school and college students to enable them to advance their education. The Greens paired with NAGC to start the Distinguished Student Awards because they wanted to recognize young people who are working hard to make the most of their lives and develop their unique gifts and talents, and who are about the age of Nicholas at the time of his death. The Nicholas Green Foundation began funding these awards in the 1998 – 1999 school year.
NAGC coordinates with one affiliate in each state to select students for this honor. Students are selected during the school year (usually between January and June), and it is suggested that the awards be presented at each state affiliate’s annual meeting, usually held during the following school year. NAGC publishes the names of all Distinguished Students in the association newsletter and on the NAGC’s Web site. NAGC also will issue a press release to the general media.
NAGC believes that the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Awards inspire children to achieve to their fullest potential, highlight high-ability students, and draw attention to the educational needs of our nation’s gifted and talented students.
If you know a child you would like to nominate for this award, please download an application today. Scholarship applications are due May 1.
WATG Summer Scholarships Available
Submit your application for a WATG Summer Scholarship by April 1. Scholarships are given for students participating in worthwhile summer activities.
Read more by downloading your application today.
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