Scholarship Introduction:
The Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP) awards support creative, hands-on science education activities for K-12 students. Nonprofit organizations serving North Carolina primary and secondary school students are eligible to apply. Activities typically occur outside of the school day. These awards provide up to $60,000 per year for three years with up to 11 awards to be made for the 2011 series.Since the program’s inception in 1996, Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) has awarded nearly $20 million to support 141 awards at 69 organizations across North Carolina. Programs range from afterschool programs, year round science experiences, Saturday academies or summer camps. The program has reached 33,000 students. In 2006, 56 percent of student participants reported that they view science as a career option after completing a science enrichment program. Many participants stated that they would refer a program to their friends.SSEP awards support career-oriented and practical programs intended to provide creative science enrichment activities for students in K-12 education who have shown exceptional skills and interest in science and mathematics, as well as those perceived to have high potential. These programs must enable students to participate in hands-on scientific activities and pursue inquiry-based avenues of exploration—an educational approach that BWF believes to be an effective way to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of the scientific process. To increase academic achievement, programs must provide a well-defined structure that aligns with the school-day curriculum, well-trained staff, and student follow up.
Eligibility for scholarship:
The Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP) is open to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Eligible organizations include public and private schools, colleges and universities, community groups, museums, zoos, scientific groups, and others that can provide experiential activities for K-12 North Carolina students. SSEP activities must enable students to “do” science and mathematics in creative and engaging ways that involve hands-on activities and inquiry-based exploration. Activities should occur outside of the usual school environment, such as after school, on weekends, or during vacation periods. SSEP activities may be conducted all year, during the school year, or during the summer provided there is a year-long educational component. Programs with activities providing less than 10 contact hours over the course of the program for each student participant will not be considered.BWF encourages partnerships (i.e., between individual schools or school systems and scientific groups, universities, local education associations, or community groups). For-profit companies may participate in collaboration with nonprofit organizations that assume the lead role for a SSEP grant. Applicants should enlist participation of representatives of partner organizations in developing project goals and activities. The proposal must clearly demonstrate the role of each partner. SSEP awards are not intended to support curriculum development. As this program focuses primarily on students, only minimum levels of teacher training that involve student participation will be considered.
Application form:
Application instructions and forms will be available January 2012.The program information on this site pertains to the previous award cycle and are provided for your information.
How to apply: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/440/SSEP-FAQ:-Logistics/
Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is April 16 , 2012 .
Source: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/156/Background/
The Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP) awards support creative, hands-on science education activities for K-12 students. Nonprofit organizations serving North Carolina primary and secondary school students are eligible to apply. Activities typically occur outside of the school day. These awards provide up to $60,000 per year for three years with up to 11 awards to be made for the 2011 series.Since the program’s inception in 1996, Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) has awarded nearly $20 million to support 141 awards at 69 organizations across North Carolina. Programs range from afterschool programs, year round science experiences, Saturday academies or summer camps. The program has reached 33,000 students. In 2006, 56 percent of student participants reported that they view science as a career option after completing a science enrichment program. Many participants stated that they would refer a program to their friends.SSEP awards support career-oriented and practical programs intended to provide creative science enrichment activities for students in K-12 education who have shown exceptional skills and interest in science and mathematics, as well as those perceived to have high potential. These programs must enable students to participate in hands-on scientific activities and pursue inquiry-based avenues of exploration—an educational approach that BWF believes to be an effective way to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of the scientific process. To increase academic achievement, programs must provide a well-defined structure that aligns with the school-day curriculum, well-trained staff, and student follow up.
Eligibility for scholarship:
The Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP) is open to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Eligible organizations include public and private schools, colleges and universities, community groups, museums, zoos, scientific groups, and others that can provide experiential activities for K-12 North Carolina students. SSEP activities must enable students to “do” science and mathematics in creative and engaging ways that involve hands-on activities and inquiry-based exploration. Activities should occur outside of the usual school environment, such as after school, on weekends, or during vacation periods. SSEP activities may be conducted all year, during the school year, or during the summer provided there is a year-long educational component. Programs with activities providing less than 10 contact hours over the course of the program for each student participant will not be considered.BWF encourages partnerships (i.e., between individual schools or school systems and scientific groups, universities, local education associations, or community groups). For-profit companies may participate in collaboration with nonprofit organizations that assume the lead role for a SSEP grant. Applicants should enlist participation of representatives of partner organizations in developing project goals and activities. The proposal must clearly demonstrate the role of each partner. SSEP awards are not intended to support curriculum development. As this program focuses primarily on students, only minimum levels of teacher training that involve student participation will be considered.
Application form:
Application instructions and forms will be available January 2012.The program information on this site pertains to the previous award cycle and are provided for your information.
How to apply: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/440/SSEP-FAQ:-Logistics/
Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is April 16 , 2012 .
Source: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/156/Background/
