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Download the application for
award (from 2007-2008) |
In
reviewing the applications, we will look for: Dedication to the
program throughout the whole year, teamwork skills and leadership
demonstrated throughout the year in the ScienceDays club at your
school, creativity in coordinating events and fundraising efforts,
passion and enthusiasm for science education, as well as collaboration
and communication with other chapters.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How are the Distinguished
Mentor and Distinguished Director Awards different from the
President's Volunteer
Service Award (PVSA)?
A: In several different ways! The Distinguished Mentor
and Director Awards are purely a ScienceDays recognition and is not
affiliated with the President’s Council on Service and
Civic Participation. Also, there is no requirement for the
number of hours that you must have spent during the year on
ScienceDays activities. The PVSA requires an immense time
commitment (100-250 hours per year) and requires an activities log, as
well as a signature from your faculty sponsor. Also, the PVSA
applications must be mailed, but the Distinguished Mentor/Director
awards will have online applications.
Q: Okay. Do they have
anything in common?
Yes! The essay questions are essentially the same for both
applications. But the Distinguished Mentor/Director Awards don't
require a detailed activities log.
Q:
Can I apply to this and PVSA?
Sure, if you want to! And no, you don't have to submit the
same essays twice.
Q: Are the Distinguished
Mentor and Distinguished Awards competitive? Am I competing with
my fellow classmates?
Not at all! All qualified applicants will receive the
awards. We're looking for dedication, creativity, leadership
that you've demonstrated. We are looking for the students who
stuck to the challenge for the whole year.
Q: Does this award come with scholarship
money?
Unfortunately, not this year. Maybe in future years.
Q: I have other
questions. Who should I ask?
We'd love to answer your questions. Just email Lucie,
Xianlin, or Mike at
info@sciencedays.org
