Exploravision

Win $10,000 savings bonds for your students

Available Funds/Award: $10,000

Opens: Aug. 13, 2013

Proposals Due: Jan 30, 2014

Final Applications Due: Jan 30, 2014

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: NSTA and Toshiba

Long Description: Exploravision is a science competition that challenges students to predict what technology might be like in the next twenty years. Prizes include $10,000 grants, $5,000 grants, a trip to Washington D.C., and a Toshiba Camileo Camcorder.

Requirements: Must submit a student project

Eligibility: K-12 students in teams of two to four

Application Link: http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/enter.php

Additional Information Link: http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/

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