Global Challenge Grants

High School Students Collaborate with Counterparts Abroad to Confront Global Climate Change

Supported by the University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and the National Science Foundation, this program provides high school students here and abroad the opportunity to create new solutions that address global warming and the future of energy.

Teams of four students aged 14—17 work together across the globe to create a feasible business plan that offers an innovative solution to problems associated with global climate change, and a presentation that demonstrates each team member's understanding of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics of their solution, as well as its global business potential. Students will receive assistance in finding and collaborating with overseas team members.

Up to $40,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to members of winning teams. In addition, any idea, product, service, or other thing of value (the "idea") developed through participation shall become the property of the team and Global Challenge, Inc. (see Web site below for more details).

Teams have until April 30, 2007 to collaborate in the creation of a scientifically sound business proposal. In order to have sufficient time to research and plan their proposals, students must register by December 15, 2006. Winning teams will be selected in June, 2007.

Visit www.globalchallengeaward.org for more information and to register.