Awards, Scholarships, & Grants

MAGC Scholarships for Students
MAGC awards at least one student scholarship annually for use at a Mississippi summer program for gifted students. This scholarship is provided to students who would not be able to otherwise attend summer programs due to financial considerations. The nomination must be submitted by the student's teacher. Click here to download the student scholarship application. Deadline: February 16, 2009

                           Click HERE for a list of Mississippi Summer
                           Programs for Gifted Children and Youth.
     
Nicholas Green Award for Students
The Nicholas Green Awards are presented by the National Association for Gifted Children and are designed to recognize excellence in young children. The awards, which include a $500 U.S. Savings Bond, may be made to students in grades 3-6 who have distinguished themselves in academics, leadership, or the arts. Nominations will be accepted from the students themselves, parents, teachers, peers, and community and civic groups. One student from each of the fifty states may be selected to receive this award of excellence.

This award program was established through funds provided 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 vacationing in Italy in 1994. The Nicholas Green Scholarship Foundation has already awarded scholarships to high-ability high school and college students to enable them to advance their education. The Greens started the Distinguished Student Awards because they felt it was important to recognize the gifts and talents in children who are now at the age that Nicholas was when he died. The Green Foundation began funding the awards in the 1998-1999 school year.

The nomination deadline is April 15, 2009. Click here to download the Nicholas Green Award Nomination Form.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars program selects high-achieving youth with financial need and provides them with individualized educational services throughout high school that will enable them to develop their talents and abilities. The Young Scholars Program is one of the most individualized scholarships offered in the United States. The Foundation collaborates with regional talent centers at Duke, Johns Hopkins, and Northwestern Universities, and the University of Denver to answer inquiries about the program, administer the application process, and counsel Young Scholars. However, applicants need not be part of the talent centers' programs to be eligible for or participate in the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program. Students in the 7th grade—or who will enter 8th grade next fall—are eligible to apply and applications will be available in February.

For information about the Young Scholars Program visit:
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/

Or contact:
Sarah Jo Thompson
Outreach Specialist for Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program
Duke University Talent Identification Program
1121 W. Main Street
Durham, NC
(919) 668-9100
jkcf@tip.duke.edu

Duke University Talent Identification Program
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) 7th Grade Talent Search season has begun. Now in its 27th year, it is the largest program of its kind in the nation. In addition to providing an opportunity to experience taking a college admissions test, the 7th Grade Talent Search is a gateway to educational programs and resources for gifted students. Participants also receive recognition for their academic achievement and hard work. To be eligible, a student must be in the 7th grade and must have scored at the 95th percentile or higher on a grade level standardized achievement, aptitude, mental ability test battery or approved state criterion-referenced test. Talent Search brochures and applications have been sent to all schools hosting a 7th grade in your state. Students can also register online through Duke TIP’s Web site. This year’s talent search deadlines are October 1 for December testing and November 1 for January SAT or February ACT testing. To learn more about this exciting educational opportunity, talk with your school counselor, check the Duke TIP Web site, or call Duke TIP.

Duke University Talent Identification Program
1121 W. Main Street
Durham, NC 27701
http://www.tip.duke.edu/
919-668-9100

MAGC Scholarships for Educators
In order to recognize excellence in teaching/administration in the area of gifted education and to encourage the pursuit of advanced study in gifted education, MAGC awards annual grants for teacher education.
Deadline April 15, 2009

The Teacher Grant for Continuing Education is awarded to experienced teachers/administrators with gifted certification to pursue additional training in gifted education.
The Grant for Teacher to Pursue Gifted Education is awarded to experienced regular classroom teachers to pursue gifted certification.

 Download the teacher scholarship application.

Frances A. Karnes Award for Excellence in Gifted Education
In order to recognize and encourage outstanding, creative actions on behalf of gifted students in our state, MAGC presents the Frances A. Karnes Award for Excellence in Gifted Education at the annual conference. An individual teacher, group of teachers,
parent(s), affiliate group, school administrator, or any individual or group of individuals who has made a significant contribution toward the improvement of educational programs or events for gifted students is eligible for nomination. Nominations are accepted from superintendents, school administrators, affiliate groups, or members. An individual/group may receive this award only once. Click here for a list of previous winners. Click here to download nomination form. Deadline: April 15, 2009

Sherrye C. Thompson Parent Advocacy Award
In order to recognize and encourage outstanding parent advocacy on behalf of gifted students in our state, MAGC presents the the Sherrye C. Thompson Parent Advocacy Award at the annual conference. Nomination letters are accepted from superintendents, school administrators, affiliate groups, or members of MAGC. An individual/group may only receive this award once. Click here to download nomination form. Deadline: April 15, 2009

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