Samsung Techwin SUPERHERO Video Competition

Samsung announced its winner of the Fall Superhero competition. K-12 students may enter the upcoming Winter competition (due March 30, 2012) and the Spring Competition (due June 30, 2012).  Winners will receive $500 plus a SAMCAM 860 (worth $799). To get ideas for a 1-3 minute video, take a look at recent winning videos. Be sure to follow the rules for the competition.

YoungArts National Competition

Until October 14, 2011, applications may be submitted to the 2012 YoungArts National Program, which honors artistically talented high school seniors and recent graduates for their work in the visual, literary, and performing arts. The program features $500,000 in awards, all-expense paid trips to Miami for YoungArts Week Finals, Master Classes with world-renowned artists, Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominations, network contacts, and scholarship list services.

Pioneer Drama Service Grants

Middle and High School teachers may apply for grant credits in amounts of $100-$500 from Pioneer Drama Service. The company, which is hoping “to strengthen or create a sustainable drama experience for students”, will offer $5000 in grants for the staging of productions during the 2011-2012 school year. Deadline: June 30, 2011.