Student Application 6th-8th

6th-8th GRADE STUDENT APPLICATION (up to $500 with no more than 50% of funds allocated to equipment, supplies, or materials)

We are pleased you are considering applying for a grant in support of a learning opportunity about which you are passionate. We are happy to answer any questions you may have in the process of applying. Members of GIEF are also available to meet by phone or in-person to support you in developing your proposal. As you fill out the application, please keep several things in mind:

We request that students fill out the grant applications as independently as possible based on their age and abilities. No matter your age, you can always use the adults in your life as sounding boards for ideas, to answer questions, or as final proof-readers.
Please keep in mind GIEF’s mission and vision as you develop your grant idea and application:
“The mission of the Georgetown Island Education Foundation is to support, enrich, and enhance the educational experience of all students of Georgetown, Maine. o It is the vision of the foundation to spark positive, lasting attitudes toward exploration and learning through exposure to a variety of diverse, creative and challenging educational opportunities.”

Student Application Grades 6th to 8th (up to $500)

General Information
Name*
First Last
Grade*
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address
Your Proposal
Provide an overview of your proposed learning project/program*
Why are you interested in this project/program? What excites you about it?*
Please explain how this project/program relates to past learning and experiences, interests, and goals.
What is the timeline for this project/program?*
Please note if there is a fixed start/end date or multiple phases to the program
GIEF's vision is to "spark positive, lasting attitudes toward exploration and learning." Please explain how your project/program will support these goals in your life and/or the lives of others close to you or in the Georgetown community.
Please be AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE
In what way does this project/program represent a creative and/or challenging learning opportunity for you?*
How does this project/program relate to past learning and experiences, new or established interests, and future goals?*
PROPOSED BUDGET (up to $500)
INSTRUCTION: Have you already been in touch with this instructor/program? If so, have they confirmed space/availability?*
List all costs/fees for INSTRUCTION*
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: Please list all items in detail including price plus make/model, title/edition, etc and where you are buying them*
We love supporting student learning, and we also want to ensure that applicants carefully determine effective use of their grant funds. Please explain your budget briefly*
For example: I need to purchase new versus used equipment because…, I need to buy versus rent because…, I am proposing one-on-one instruction rather than group instruction because…)
Can your new knowledge/skills benefit others in some way?*
This may take the form of anything from a performance or exhibit to mentoring or connecting with an elder member of your family.
Anything else you want to share?
Optional: Attach any supporting images, videos, documents you would like to share.
Optional: Attach any supporting images, videos, documents you would like to share.
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6th-8th GRADE STUDENT APPLICATION (up to $500 with no more than 50% of funds allocated to equipment, supplies, or materials)

Student Application Grades 6th to 8th (up to $500)

General Information

Your Proposal

PROPOSED BUDGET (up to $500)

THANK YOU!

CONTACT

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