Scholarship Opportunities

CHARACTER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP'S NATIONAL SCHOOLS OF CHARACTER PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR ITS 2002 COMPETITION

Applications for the 2002 National Schools of Character program, due December 10, 2001, are now available from the Character Education Partnership. Applications for Promising Practices Citations are also available. NSOC is an annual awards program recognizing K-12 schools and districts demonstrating outstanding character education initiatives, which yield positive results in student behavior, school climate and academic performance. Although winners may differ in method, content and scope, all emphasize core ethical values such as honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. Selected schools and districts receive a cash award, national recognition and a featured position in the Schools of Character publication. Finalists will be honored at CEP's annual National Forum in October 2002 in New Orleans. For more information, call CEP at 800-988-8081 or 202-296-7743 or www.character.org.

NATIONAL CARING AWARD PROGRAM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis by the National Caring Awards program, which recognizes individuals whose lives exemplify caring and service. The awards are presented by the Caring Institute, founded in 1985 to honor and promote the values of caring, integrity, and public service. Each year, the Caring Institute selects 10 men and women and five young adults to receive its National Caring Award. An International Caring Award is also awarded to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary work on a global level. Award recipients participate in the November National Caring Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a bronze statue designed by noted sculptor Frank Eliscu. Each young adult also receives a college scholarship. Nomination applications may be submitted through the Caring Institute's website or by contacting the Caring Institute, 320 A Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Additional information can be obtained by e-mailing: inquiries@caring-institute.org.

TEEN PEOPLE MAGAZINE SEEKS EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG PEOPLE

Teen People magazine is looking for some extraordinary teens for their "record breakers" box, which appears in every issue of the magazine. If you know a teen who is involved in something exceptional or if you are that teen yourself, please send an email to Michelle_Hainer@teenpeople.com and describe what you or this person is doing. Previous "record breakers" include a homeless teen who scored a perfect score on the SATs and a college gymnast who was only the second woman in history to score a perfect 10 on the vault.

BEN & JERRY'S SEEKS ORDINARY FOLKS WITH KIND HEARTS

Ben & Jerry's is in the midst of an all-out, no-holds-barred, nationwide search for Citizen Cool. They are looking for ordinary folks with an extraordinary heart. If you know someone who has made a positive impact in his or her community-let them know. The top 3 nominees will get top billing in their upcoming documentary movie, Citizen Cool. All nominees get a chance to win other prizes, like an all-expense paid trip to Vermont to see the Citizen Cool Premiere! To learn more about the Citizen Cool program and to nominate your Citizen Cool, visit Ben & Jerry's Citizen Cool casting central at: www.benjerry.com/citizencool.

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