MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2024. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Submission Guidelines

Only submissions entered through MyImpact Challenge’s online portal will be accepted for the contest. The contest is designed for one student per entry, but groups of up to five students may submit as a single group entry. Prizes awarded to group entries will be split evenly between entrants. Past winners of the MyImpact Challenge Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, or Third Prize are not eligible to enter.  

Each submission must include the following:

1. An essay of up to 1,200 words expressing how the student's project furthers:
   • At least one Civic Virtue as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
   • At least one Founding Principle as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
2. A report of up to 2,000 words detailing a student’s completed or in-progress civic engagement project. Report must include the following components.
   • The inspiration for the project.
   • The project plan.
   • Details of the project’s execution
   • At least two examples of the project’s demonstrated impact on the community.
   • How the student(s) grew in understanding of the role of Civic virtue, knowledge of their communities, and their ability to support or impact them.
3. Visual documentation of the student’s project and its results in one of the following formats:
   • Photographic Only: No fewer than seven and no more than ten high-resolution still photographs, submitted in either JPEG or PNG format.
   • Video Only: One video of no more than five minutes, submitted in MP4 format
   • Mixed Photographic and Video: No fewer than five and no more than seven high-resolution still photographs as well as one video of no more than two minutes. Photographs must be in either JPEG or PNG format, and video must be in MP4 format.

Qualifying service projects must have taken place between May 22, 2023 and May 19, 2024. Multi-year projects started before May 22, 2023 are eligible for entry if their activity continued after May 22, 2023. Projects that are ongoing as of May 19, 2024 are eligible for entry. Projects completed before May 22, 2023 are not eligible for entry.

The Julia Zumwalt is a local scholarship fund that awards up to 10 - $500 scholarships to seniors in our community. The application is now a fillable PDF and is due to McKenna Wiley’s email (wileym@kcsd.k12.or.us ) by 3:30 PM on Monday, May 20^th.

****See Mrs. Bailey for the 2nd part of the application****

Springs Law Group is passionate about making the roads a safer place to drive.

In a world filled with electronic devices, texting and driving is a leading cause of car accidents.

According to safer-america.com:

• “One of every four car accidents in the United States is caused by phone usage behind the wheel”; and
• “Drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of fatal accidents related to distracted driving.”

That’s why we are offering the Safe Driving Scholarship to help raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, especially when it involves young adults.

Our firm is happy to offer this $1,000 scholarship to students who want to share their ideas on the current texting and driving laws in their state and what could be improved to promote safety on the roads.

Eligibility

• The Safe Driving Scholarship is available to students enrolled in any high school, college, or university in the United States. High school students must be graduating seniors.
• Candidates who apply for this scholarship must possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must submit a 750-word essay response to the prompt: Discuss the current texting and driving laws in your state and what could be improved to promote safety on the roads.
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists past professional and academic experience.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school to provide proof of GPA.

Nobody is better suited to change the way we look at the world than you, the leaders of tomorrow. You’re not afraid to challenge authority and the status quo in order to make the world a fairer and more inclusive place for all people, no matter their race, gender, physical ability, ethnicity, national origin, nationality, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or age.

We will award a total of eight $3,000 scholarships: Five (5) scholarships to any student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S., and three (3) scholarships to employees or immediate family members of Extra Space Storage.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 semester.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.

Refer to our full scholarship rules to check your eligibility before submitting your application.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the 2024 There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship, you must complete the form above and provide a 500-800 word essay that answers the following question:

How have you exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities, and how will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond?

April 2, 2024 | Toronto, ON, Canada – Metal Supermarkets announced the kick-off of their 3^rd annual trade school scholarship program in honor of National Welding Month. Four $2,500 scholarships are to be awarded to eligible trade school students in the United States and Canada for studies in 2024.

The scholarship was established in response to the shortage of skilled trade workers across North America. For example, over 360,000 welding professionals are projected to be needed by 2026, while only 84,000 positions are expected to be filled by next year, according to American Welding Society. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that skilled trades have millions of unfilled positions. Similarly, a Canadian government report cited that over 256,000 new apprentices are also needed in the coming years to meet the 2026 demand for skilled trades workers in Canada.

A Metal Supermarkets commissioned study also indicates that young people are not aware of potentially lucrative skilled trades careers -- over 62% of high school respondents said they lacked knowledge about trade school opportunities. During National Welding Month, Metal Supermarkets is raising awareness about this growing deficit of skilled trade workers by offering scholarships to next generation of trade industry workers.

Boosting Career Education for Trade Industries

Metal Supermarkets is providing trade school students with financial support in the form of a scholarship to help continue their education and grow their knowledge in their chosen field. This valuable financial aid is offered in response to the desperate need for skilled trade careers, and to combat the nationwide shortage of skilled trade workers.

“With the third year of our scholarship, we are striving to continue to support students who are pursuing careers in the valuable trade industries,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “We are also pleased to see more diversity in the traditionally male-dominated trades, as over 35% of our past scholarship winners are female. Yet there is still a growing need for these essential skilled trade workers, and Metal Supermarkets remains committed to fostering awareness of trade industry careers for young people.”

Metal Supermarkets Scholarship Application Process

To qualify for the scholarship, students must be accepted to and currently attending a post-secondary trade school program with a semester beginning in 2024 and must be enrolled in the upcoming semester. The scholarship is open to citizens, permanent residents and resident aliens legally residing in the United States or Canada with a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Scholarship applications can be submitted online at https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/trade-school-scholarship/ now through June 28, 2024. Metal Supermarkets will contact each winner by email and phone by July 31, 2024 using the contact information provided by the entrant during the application process.

ABOUT METAL SUPERMARKETS

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has 125 brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom with 10 franchise locations in development. Known for its speed and convenience, Metal Supermarkets sells a wide variety of metals including Aluminum, Hot-Rolled Steel, Cold-Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Galvanized Steel, Tool Steel, Brass, Bronze and Copper. With highly specialized staff, customers can get the metal they need in a size that is convenient for them. Additional information can be found at metalsupermarkets.com.

For further information: John Swinimer, Senior PR & Communications Specialist | (905)-362-8226 ext. 9985.

To be considered, you must:

• Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.
• Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.
• Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund. 
• Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management

Application Deadlines & Announcements

• March 31
• June 30
• September 30
• December 31