A&WMA's High School Essay Contest- "Greenhouse Gas Management Actions: What Can Students Do?" is the topic for this essay. High School students, grades 9-12, are asked to discuss global climate change and greenhouse gas management. The winning author will receive an invitation to an awards ceremony in Portland, OR and $400 in prize money.

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes  The Gloria Barron prize was designed for children and young adults that seek to make a positive difference for people and the planet. The top ten nominations will each receive a $2,000 stipend to use toward enhancing their project or to use toward their higher education goals. If you know of a young child that desires to make a positive change in their environment you are encouraged to nominate them for consideration.

Albert I. Pierce Foundation 2008 Photo Contest

The North American Association for Environmental Education is teaming up with the Albert I. Pierce Foundation to sponsor this year's Photo Contest. The competition is open to both amateurs and professionals and there will be separate judging brackets for each level. Those with a talent for capturing nature's beauty are encouraged to submit their artwork.

Deadline: July 30, 2008  

2009 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academyis offering the opportunity for elementary school teachers to attend the academy to improve their math and science teaching abilities. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 can nominate their teachers to attend this one week camp to learn fun ways to teach science and math! Teacher Application Deadline: October 31, 2008 .

Classroom Connection
A teacher networking program that recognizes and rewards exemplary teaching in classrooms. Sponsored by Xcel Energy Foundation and available to teachers throughout the service territory  of Xcel Energy . The program is a 'teacher led network' where teachers develop and test their projects, and share curriculum on their successful programs." Deadline: Ongoing

Earthwatch Educator Fellowship Awards
Education Awards awarded through a competitive application process, are considered based on available funding in the applicant's geographic region, financial need, and the benefits that would result from participating on an Earthwatch expedition. Decisions are made on applications beginning in January and ending when funds are exhausted, typically by late spring. Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Ongoing

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Student Opportunities: This website provides information for scholarships, internships, fellowships and educational opportunities with NOAA. Opportunities for students with disabilities are available.  http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/2852096