Students


Clorox: Power a Bright Future Grants
Clorox Power a Bright Future Grants aim to provide necessary resources to help support school programs that enrich kids' lives. Maximum award: $50,000. Eligibility: Anyone at least 18 years old at time of entry can nominate an accredited K-12, public or private school program. Deadline: Sept. 27, 2010.

Siemens/College Board: 2010 Siemens Competition
The Siemens Competition seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students' understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: high school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Deadline: Oct.1, 2010.

U.S. Soccer Federation: Field Grants
U.S. Soccer Federation Field Grants support projects throughout the U.S. that focus on keeping children in vulnerable communities active, healthy, and safe from the dangers of the streets. The foundation awards grants to help pay for field development, uniforms, player equipment, travel costs, facility rental, registration costs, and training for players, coaches and referees. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: not-for-profit organizations, schools, municipalities, colleges or universities, public schools, or sovereign tribal nations that meet the established focus for the 2011 grant cycle, which is the development of players, coaches, and referees in economically disadvantaged urban areas encompassing populations of 50,000 or more. Deadline: Oct. 29, 2010.

Nestlé USA: Very Best in Youth Program
The Nestlé USA Very Best in Youth Program honors young people ages 13 to 18 who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place. Maximum award: $1,000. Eligibility: youth ages 13 and 18 years of age who demonstrate good citizenship, a strong academic record, and can show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church, or the community. Entrants must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit nomination. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010.

Prudential: Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities. Maximum award: $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Eligibility: Students grades 5-12 who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010.

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