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4Scene Film Project Seeks Participants | |
Alaska Teen Media Institute (ATMI) is hosting a video project for teens this fall. The 4Scene Film Project challenges teens to produce a 2-minute scene that continues the story of the "Hellaciously Haunted House."
The challenge is open to all teens across Alaska! Instructions can be found at the 4Scene page.
Watch scenes 1-3 on YouTube, then create your own ending and post your scene online with the tag "4scenefilmproject." Call ATMI at (907) 272-2864 if you post something so they know it's there!
Scene Four is Due November 18, 2011 @ 4 p.m.
For more information, contact Rosey at rosey@alaskateenmedia.org |
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Earn Scholarships for Art, Writing, Film, and more! | |
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies teenagers with artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Awards are an important opportunity for students to be recognized for their creative talents. Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 regional affiliates across the country to bring the program to local communities. Teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published.
Categories include: Fashion, Film, Photography, Jewelry, Video Games, Poetry, Short Story, etc.
To learn more, go to http://www.artandwriting.org
Art submissions contact:
James Riordan at riordanjimmy@gmail.com
Writing submissions contact:
Teeka Ballas at fmagazine@fhideout.org
Art Deadline: 12/06/2011
Writing Deadline: 12/07/2011 |
| Alaska Performance Scholarship Deadline Extended | |
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education will accept applications for the Alaska Performance Scholarship award through December 15, 2011.
The Alaska Performance Scholarship is a program of the State of Alaska. It can be awarded to any Alaska high school graduate meeting eligibility requirements, including GPA, test scores, and curriculum. The award can be used for postsecondary training at a college or approved career and technical program in Alaska.
A student's eligibility amount varies based on GPA and test scores:
For up to $4,755 a year - a GPA of 3.5 and a score of 25 on the ACT or 1680 on the SAT
For up to $3,566 a year - a GPA of 3.0 and a score of 23 on the ACT or 1560 on the SAT
For up to $2,378 a year - a GPA of 2.5 and a score of 21 on the ACT or 1450 on the SAT
In addition, the amount a student can receive is limited by cost of attendance and other financial aid they may already receive.
To apply for the Alaska Performance Scholarship, fill out a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you file, be sure to list at least one Alaska institution on your FAFSA (the institution you plan to attend should be listed first) and list Alaska as your state of residency.
For more information, visit the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education. |
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Flex Your Heart and Win $20,000 | |
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors high school athletes for demonstrating academic excellence as well as flexing their hearts on their sports team and in their communities. So, they're celebrating YOU - not just because you scored the winning touchdown or goal - but because you've used sports to become a strong leader and volunteer in your community.
Twenty winners of this program will each receive $20,000 in scholarship funding for college.
The applicant must:
Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Be college bound (accredited four-year college) anticipated in Fall 2012
The application deadline is January 9, 2012. Apply or nominate someone you know here. |
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Sincerely,
The staff and teens at Spirit of Youth
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Spirit of Youth
PO Box 243721
Anchorage, AK 99524
907-272-2875
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Spirit of Youth is dedicated to creating, promoting and recognizing youth involvement in communities across Alaska.
Each year, over 150 youth are nominated for the Spirit of Youth Award. Nominations are made by anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working, inspiring teenager or youth group in one of 11 award categories.
Spirit of Youth is governed by a board of directors and the Teen Advisory Council.
If you are interested in joining the board of directors please complete our online application.
If you are a middle or high school student interested in joining the Teen Advisory Council contact Rosey Robards at rrobards@spiritofyouth.org |
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