To All Seventh-Grade Science and Math Teachers: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! Nominate your bright & promising 7th grade girls to attend Tech Trek an exciting, week-long residential, hands-on science, technology and math camp, in summer 2015. The camp is designed to create interest, excitement, and confidence in young women. A nominated 7th grade girl must: Be excited by math or science Be motivated to learn Have active listening skills Have at least a “B” average (is not necessarily the top student) Have limited access to programs such as these Be likely to benefit from this experience ∞ Academically, the student should: Be interested in learning & experiencing new things, especially math or science Be able to follow directions Show persistence in task completion Participate in class discussions Pacific Lutheran University Work well in group situations & be willing to help other students July 12-18, 2015 Personally, the student should: Eastern Washington University Make positive choices for herself, inside & outside of class July 26-August 1, 2015 Demonstrate responsibility, honesty, and accountability Exhibit self-control and have no serious discipline issues Show respect for & cooperate with teachers & students Have a blossoming awareness of self-potential Be willing to try new & challenging tasks (Strongly Suggested) Attend a Title II school or be eligible for free/reduced fee school lunch program Scholarships are available for a limited number of girls. Nominated students will be requested to complete an application and write an essay. AAUW members may select several candidates `for interviews and campers will be chosen from that group. Your cooperation in the nomination process is appreciated and you will be notified of the final selection. Please contact your local AAUW branch Tech Trek coordinator, shown below, for additional information or fill out the Nomination form found at: http://techtrek-wa.aauw.net, under “Forms” Tab. Branch Coordinator _______________________________________ AAUW Branch ______________________________ Phone ____________________________ E-mail ___________________________________ Maximum number of per school is five (5). If multiple teachers at a school participate in the nomination process, all teachers should agree upon the five students nominated. Nominations due: February 15, 2015 Thank you for your time and assistance!