STATE SCHOOLS CHIEF JACK O’CONNELL ENCOURAGES STUDENTS
TO ENTER DREAMERS CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today encouraged every twelfth grade student in California to enter The California Museum’s Dreamers Challenge to explain how they would change the world. The winner will earn a $5,000 cash scholarship.
The Dreamers Challenge is inspired by the California Hall of Fame that inducts men and women from all walks to life who have made distinguishing achievements across many fields, including the arts, education, business, labor, science, sports, philanthropy, and public service.
The Dreamers Challenge is open to every public, private, or home-schooled high school senior expected to graduate with the Class of 2009. The winning entry will receive a $5,000 scholarship generously provided by Comcast. Entries can be an essay, video, audio, or artwork, but must be submitted digitally on CD or DVD. The deadline is October 10, 2008.
For more information on the Dreamers Challenge, please visit https://exchange.rowland.k12.ca.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=21592b0d967f462ebb052a179c1257da&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.californiamuseum.org%2fExhibits%2fHall-of-Fame%2fessay-contest-rules.html.
