OST Opportunities

Out-of-School Time (OST) Opportunities

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Make the most of all the opportunities listed below!
Have your afterschool students take part in fun challenges and competitions that can develop their SEL,
numeracy and literacy skills. Tell your high school students to review all of the scholarship opportunities available.
To help you continue to do the great work you do, we've provided fillable RFPs for program funding.

Want more information? Check out the Afterschool Zone and CASE for Kids pages.

Questions or issues, contact us and we'll be happy to assist you further.

Newest Contest/Competitions - Posted November 17, 2020

EarthX Inspire Through Eco-Art Contest

Inspire others to help sustain our world through artwork

Young artists ages 5-22 create either a 2-D or 3-D piece of art addressing theme: No Time to Waste
Entry deadline Wednesday, January 25, 2021
Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd Places

Website: https://earthx.org/education/art-competition/

Planet911 Youth Film Challenge

Create a one-minute film on a specific environmental topic

Spring and Fall competitions, Next deadline December 1, 2020
Cash prizes for student, schools, and youth organizations
Finalists' entries showcased at EarthxFilm or Earthx TV
Ages: 10-22

Website: https://www.planet911.org/planet911-youth-film-challenge-2020

Cycle 11 Grant Information - Updated November 11, 2020

Cycle 11 Grant Application Announcement

Cycle 11 Fact Sheet

Eligible Schools List by Region

Eligible Schools List

Grant Information Session Slides

Campus Needs Assessment

Letter of Intent to Participate

For additional assistance or more information, check out the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website.

NASA Related Opportunities

NASA App Development Challenge
Website: https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/moon_to_mars/app_challenge.html
Related Documents: App Dev Timeline

High School Aerospace Scholars
Website: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/stem/High_School_Aerospace_Scholars.html
Related Documents: N/A

Previous Scholarships and Grants

October 19-23, 2020 - Nuclear Power Institute’s Nuclear Science Week Student Competition: “Get to Know Nuclear”
Related Website for more information: https://npi.tamu.edu/
Related Documents: Announcement, Guidelines, Media Release, Engagement Opportunities