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AYEA Civic & Conservation Summit Applications Due Jan. 15th | |
What are YOU doing March 19-23, 2012?
Head to Juneau with Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA)! Their annual Civics and Conservation Summit will bring 20 youth leaders to the state capital for a week of high-impact, fun-filled, and adrenaline-pumping civic engagement lessons.
During this event, you will learn:
- how to talk with the media,
- how to communicate with elected officials
- how to read a bill
- how to impact decisions our leaders make about our environment and our lives
This is a life-changing training that will give teens skills they can use in any arena.
AYEA is currently accepting applications for youth participants, peer leaders, and adult trainers/volunteers.
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2012.
Please contact Claire Berezowitz, AYEA Program Coordinator, with any questions at claire@ayea.org. |
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Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service: January 16th | |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. Learn how to plan, serve, and report impact at www.MLKDay.gov. |
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June Nelson Memorial Scholarship Announced | |
 The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is proud to announce its 21st Annual Scholarship Award Competition. The June Nelson Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the late June Nelson, longtime school board member from Kotzebue. June contributed much to the cause of education, and will be remembered for her outstanding service on behalf of Alaska's children.
This 2011-2012 school year, AASB will award ten graduating seniors each with a $1,200 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education. The scholarship may be applied toward the student's choice of a business, trade, or college institution
Deadline: March 19th, 2012
Essay Topic:
What would you change in your high school curriculum to better meet your needs as a student today and in the future. How would your proposals affect you, other students and the educational system in your community?
For more information on how to apply, click here. |
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Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) Applications Available | |
 Are you a junior or senior in high school? Do you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher? Do you want to earn between 7 and 11 college credits at UAF this summer? Want to experience college/dorm life with other high school students? Want it all for FREE (over a $6,000 scholarship!)? Then RAHI is for you!
RAHI is a six-week summer college-preparatory summer bridge program on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus for Alaska Native and rural high school juniors and seniors. The RAHI program combines rigorous academic activity with social, cultural, and recreational activities. If you are college-bound and driven to succeed, this program was designed just for YOU!
RAHI Program Dates: May 29th-July 12th, 2012
Deadline to apply: March 30th, 2012
Find more information about RAHI on the University of Fairbanks website here.
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Spirit of Youth
PO Box 243721
Anchorage, AK 99524
907-272-2875
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MISSION
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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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