Black History Month Essay Contest Goes STEM

Submitted by Anonymous on December 10, 2011 - 9:47am

Floridas Black History Month art and essay contest for kindergarten to high school seniors will focus on advances in science and math by African-Americans.

In addition to the contest announced by Gov. Rick Scott, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, and first lady Ann Scott, nominations are being accepted of African-American educators for the Black History Month Excellence in Education Award.

The achievements of African-Americans touch every community, in every field of study, including science and technology, Gov. Scott said.
Information about the contests and Floridas Black History Month is available on Floridas Black History Month website, www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.

Deadline for contest entries is 5 p.m. Jan. 20, 2012.

About the Student Contests:

Art Contest for Grades K-3 The Black History Month art contest is open to all Florida students in grades K-3, and two winners will be selected. Please visit www.FloridaBlackHistory.com to download complete guidelines and entry forms.

Essay Contest for Grades 4-12 The Black History Month essay contest is open to all 4th through 12th grade students in Florida. Three winners will be selected: one elementary (4-5) student, one middle (6-8) student, and one high school (9-12) student. Winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

About the Excellence in Education Award:

Gov. Scotts annual Black History Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to all African-American, full-time educators in an elementary, middle or high school in Florida. Three winners will be selected:one elementary (K-5) teacher, one middle school (6-8) teacher and one high school (9-12) teacher. Winners will receive a check for $1,500. Forms can be found at www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.

Contest Entries and Nominations:

Student Contests and Educator Nomination forms must be mailed to:

Floridas Foundation

Attention: Black History Month

820 East Park Ave., E-100

Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

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