Google Science Fair: a global online competition for students

The Google Science Fair is a global online science and engineering competition open to individuals and teams from ages 13 to 18. Submit a science or engineering project and win unbelievable prizes.

How to Participate

You should have a Google account to register for the competition

Eligibility:
This competition is open to full-time and home-schooled students around the world, between ages of 13 and 18 (these ages are slightly different in a few countries like Israel, South Korea and Europe). See the Official Rules for more details.

Students can register on their own, or as teams of up to three. See the Official Rules for restrictions about eligibility, including some countries where students are prohibited by law to enter the competition

NO Registration Fee

Groups
There are two age groups: 13-15 and 16-18.

How to Enter the Competition:
To enter: Submit one (1) Entry either as an individual or as part of a group (“Team”) comprised of up to three (3) persons.

ENTERING THE COMPETITION AS AN INDIVIDUAL:
● If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Google Account: To register for a Google account, go
to https://accounts.google.com/NewAccount and follow the instructions provided.
● Once you have a Google account, go to http://googlesciencefair.com and register. You will be
asked to input your Google account, email address and password.
● You will then be taken to your Project Dashboard. Whenever you log in using your Google
account details at http://www.googlesciencefair.com, you will arrive on the competition page
where you can enter and review your registration information, request parental or legal guardian
consent, create, edit and submit your final Entry

See the complete rules and regulations of Google Science Fair click here
Google Science Fair FAQ

Last Date: 12 December 2018

PRIZES

Grand Prize: The Grand Prize winner will be awarded $50,000 as scholarship funding. If the winner is a team, the scholarship amount will be divided among the members.
Finalist Prizes: There will be 20 global Finalist prizes which include:

• A trip to Mountain View, CA, the USA  to participate in the finalist event in July 2019
• A LEGO Education goodie bag
• Virgin Galactic goodie bag
• 12 Month subscription from Scientific American
• 12 Month subscription from National Geographic

Google Science Fair Awards

Along with the prizes, the participants will also be given various awards as mentioned below
Scientific American Innovator Award (in the pure science category)

• Scholarship: Funding of $15,000 offered to the winner by Scientific American.
• One year of mentorship for developing the winner’s project and education
• The winner, along with a parent or guardian, will also get a chance to take a Scientific American Cruise

Google Technologist Award (computer science and/or math category)

• Scholarship: The winner will receive funding of $50,000 from Google

The National Geographic Explorer Award: (Natural Sciences category)

• The winner will receive a year-long mentorship and $15,000 educational scholarship.
• 18-day National Geographic Expedition to the Galapagos Archipelago, which is known as “Darwin’s living laboratory”, with a parent/guardian.

The LEGO Education Award: (Engineering category)

• The winner will receive a year-long mentorship and $15,000 educational scholarship.

• Visit the LEGO Group headquarters in Billund, Denmark with a parent/guardian to meet LEGO Education designers and employees.

The Virgin Galactic Pioneer Award (Space and Physics category)

• The winner will receive a year-long mentorship and $15,000 educational scholarship.

• A tour of Virgin Galactic facilities and meet the engineers of the Virgin Galactic.

The Inspiring Educator Award

• Gift Card from LEGO Education: $5000 gift card for educational products.

Visit Google Science Fair website for details

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National Engineering Challenge

THE GATE ACADEMY

Founded by alumni of IISc (Indian Institute of Science) and IIT (Indian Institute of Technology),
THE GATE ACADEMY offers comprehensive and rigorous GATE coaching. We have a proven track record of GATE toppers from our institute.
National Engineering Challenge is a flagship initiative by THE GATE ACADEMY to filter out the best engineering brains in the county to award them suitably and act as a catalyst in their growth trajectory. It is a litmus test for budding engineers who want to prove their mettle and a battleground for engineers.
Eligibility

• An engineering student
• Passionate about science, maths & general aptitude
• Engineering passout – Year 2013-14

Prizes

Rs 22,00,000/-
Worth Free GATE coaching to 100 students


Rs 1,20,000/-
Worth tabGATE (Tablets with GATE content)

Rs 1,50,000/-
Cash Prizes to winner & runner teams

ROUND 1
Preliminary Round
Online Round
 100 Winners
Prizes upto Rs.1,80,000/- at each regional centers to be won

ROUND 2
Zonal Selection
Pen Paper Round
Engineering Student travels to nearest assigned regional center
Prizes upto Rs. 75,000/- at each center to be won

ROUND 3
Final Quiz Round
Best of 5 Teams
2 participants per team
Multi Round Quiz
Prizes and cash upto Rs. 3,10,000/- to be won

Visit site for details

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COLGATE DENTAL CREAM SCHOLARSHIP 2015

Details of the Scholarship Offer Prizes are as follows;

Scholarships Worth Rs. 1,00,000/- 12nos
Scholarships Worth Rs. 10,000/-       189 nos

One can get an opportunity to participate in this Scholarship offer by giving a missed call on the Toll Free number 1800 419 0055, which is printed on the pack of ‘Colgate Dental Cream toothpaste’, or communicated in TV commercials. The user will get a call back on his number and will be asked to select an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) option to answer a question.

This Scholarship offer is being conducted by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd (Colgate) from 1st January 2015 to 28th February 2015 (Scholarship offer period). This Offer is not valid in the state of Tamilnadu.

For further information visit the Colgate Offer Website 

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20th All India Children’s Educational Audio Video Festival 2015

Criteria for selection:
i. The Audio and Video programmes that are produced from November 1, 2013 to February 25, 2015 are eligible for entry. An undertaking with regards to the production date of the programme should be given by the producer/institution failing which entries will be rejected.
ii. Audio/Video / New Media Programmes submitted to 20th AICEAVF must be suitable for children aged between 5 and 18 or for teachers of these children in any of the following age group.
i. Primary
ii. Upper Primary
iii. secondary
iv. Senior Secondary
v. Teacher
vi. New Media
iii. Audio programme(s) entries other than Hindi/ English , please send on DVD with subtitling in Hindi/English.
iv. Programme content should be creative, have broad appeal and demonstrate excellent artistic and
technical skills.
v. Content should speak to and respect children of diverse backgrounds and cultures positively.
vi. Duration of the programme (audio / video / New Media) shall not exceed 30 minutes.
AICEAVF will not select programmes:
i. With excessive violence, sexual references, coarse language, use of substances or with content that
advocates and supports racial, cultural, religious, or gender bias.
ii. With technical glitches.
iii. Which, if not in English/Hindi, are not subtitled or dubbed into English/Hindi.
iv. Which are aimed at audiences other than these in criteria (ii)9. Entering your programme:
Fee for submitting a programme for consideration as part of 20th All India Children’s Educational Audio,Video Festival (AICEAVF) is Rs. 200/- Payable at New Delhi in Favour of Joint Director, CIET, NCERT .
You can submit an entry to AICEAVF 2015 by:
Submitting a duly filled Entry Form (one entry form for each audio / video / New Media programme
separately) to the festival coordinator along with all relevant documents (see 5 on page no. 3).
 Screening format of selected Videos:
Please send your Video/Audio/ New Media programmes for the Competition in the highest possible
resolution on CD/DVD format.
Rules & Regulations
i. Programmes made by compiling stock shots would not be eligible for competition.
ii. Each programme can be entered in one category only.
iii. A copy of all the entries shall be retained by CIET.
iv. CIET would have non-exclusive rights to telecast/broadcast the award winning programmes.
v. A Short Listing Committee shall first prepare a short list of the entries.
All the short listed programmes will be judged by a common Jury (separately for Audio, Video and New
Media). Results declared by the Jury will be binding.
vi. CIET reserves all rights to modify the rules and dates.
Deadlines: February 25, 2015
Send your Entry Forms to:
Dr. Lal Singh
(Coordinator, AICEAV Festival 2015)
Head, Media Production Division
CIET, NCERT
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi - 110016
Ph. 011-26864801 (Ext. 159) , 01126565678
Fax: 011 26864141
Email: hmpdciet@gmail.com11. Categories of Awards
1. Awards for Programme:
A. Audio programmes:
Best programme in each of the following stages will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 20,000/-
i. Primary
ii. Upper Primary
iii. Secondary
iv Senior Secondary
v. Teacher
B. Video Programmes:
Best programme in each of the following stages will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 40,000/-
i. Primary
ii. Upper Primary
iii. secondary
iv. Senior Secondary
v. Teacher
vi. New Media
2. Individual Excellence Awards: In each of the following Cash Award of Rs. 5000/-, a trophy and
certificate will be awarded:
A. Audio
i. Best script
ii. Sound Editing
iii. Best Direction
B. Video
 i. Best script
ii. Best camerawork
iii. Best editing
iv. Best set designing
 v. Best sound recording (Studio)
vi. Best sound recording (location)
vii Best effects ( Sound/ still/ animation/ graphic etc )
 viii. Best Direction

Entry Form

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All Kerala Hindi Youth Festival - अखिल केरल हिन्दी युवजनोत्सव 2015 Competitions for school college students

Organised by Hindi Prachara Sabha, Vazhuthakadu, Thiruvananthapuram

Who can participates
Students of School/Higher Secondary/Hindi Vidyalaya/College in Kerala

The Competitions

Date: 21-22 February 2015

Senior Category (Class Higher Secondary and College)
21.02.2015

1. Essay Writing
2. Elocution
3. Short Story
4. Poetry
5. Quiz

22.02.2015

1. Mono-act (5 minutes)
2. Light music (5 minutes)
3. Patriotic Song (5 minutes)

Junior Category (Class 6-10)

21.02.2015

1. Essay Writing
2. Elocution
3. Poem Recitation

22.02.2015

1. Mono-act (5 minutes)
2. Light music (5 minutes)
3. Patriotic Song (5 minutes)

Sub-Junior Category (Class 1-5)
21.02.2015

1. Calligraphy
2. Poem Recitation

Rules

The Head of the Institution should submit the list of participants to the Secretary, Kerala Hindi Prachara Sabha, Vazhuthakadu, Thiruvananthapuram - 695014 by 16 February 2015

The participants should reach the venue before 09:30 am on the date of competition.

Only one team from an institution can participate in one item 

Certificate and prizes will be distributed on 22 February at 03:00 pm.

Details contact: Secretary, Kerala Hindi Prachara Sabha, Vazhuthakadu, Thiruvananthapuram

Phone: 9447045903,  2329200

e-mail: khpsabha[at]vsnl.net

Click here for the brochure in Malayalam with complete details

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Colouring and Drawing Competition at Palakkad

Roopkala School of Arts and Crafts and Suray Kids presents colouring and drawing competition.

Date: 17 February 2015
Place: Sunray Kids Pre School, Chittur Main Road, Kadamkode, Palakkad

Crayon Colouring for LKG UKG Age below 6 years
Time 10-11 am
Only sheets will be provided. Materials should be brought by the students

Drawing and Pencil Colouring for Class 1 to 4 age 6-10 years
Time 11.30am-12.30 pm
Topic will be given

No registration fee. Only first 50 students will be allowed
For registration contact: 9447339185

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Junior Green Brain of the Year Contest 2015

METU NCC Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems Graduate Program, which has been established as a unique academic program in the Middle East to serve the most critical needs of our globe in the 21st century, proudly presents the Green Brain of the Year Contest. The contest has been devised to increase and enhance the international awareness of the Vital Triad: Sustainable Environment, Sustainable Energy, and Sustainable Water Resources among youth, specifically high school and university students.

Junior Green Brain of the Year Contest accepts submissions from high school students. The contest is also known as the International Concept Project Competition (ICPC), and emphasizes original concepts. The competitors are expected to form a team of two, come up with an original concept for a project to tackle a sustainability problem in support of the Vital Triad, and submit their work in a properly formatted (according to the provided ICPC guide) paper of up to 1000 words in English or Turkish. A limited number of figures and a table can be used to describe the addressed problem, the conceptualized solution as a system and/or a process flow. The electronic submissions through the ICPC web site will be evaluated by a jury panel based on:

• Problem Relevance to Sustainability,
• Originality, Feasibility, and Impact of Concept Solution,
• Quality of Writing and Illustrations.

Green Brain of the Year Contest accepts submissions from university students. The contest is also known as the International Project Competition (IPC), and emphasizes original ideas which have been evaluated for feasibility. The competitors are expected to form a team of two, come up with an original project to tackle a sustainability problem in support of the Vital Triad, analyze feasibility, and submit their work in a properly formatted paper (according to the provided IPC guide) of up to 2000 words in English. A limited number of figures and tables can be used to describe the addressed problem, the solution as a system and/or a process flow, feasibility and results. The electronic submissions through the IPC web site will be evaluated by a jury panel based on:

• 
  
• Problem Relevance to Sustainability,
• Originality, Feasibility, and Impact of Solution,
• Verification of Feasibility through Analysis or Experimentation,
• Quality of Writing and Illustrations.

The five finalist teams from both ICPC and IPC will be invited to METU NCC (all expenses paid) in September 2015 to present their project in front of the jury. The winner team will earn the title of “Junior Green Brain of the Year 2015” (ICPC) or “Green Brain of the Year 2015” (IPC). All finalists will attend a guided tour in Northern Cyprus. The first, second, and third runner-up team members will be rewarded a cash prize. (Both  team members have to do the presentations on the campus personally)

We would like to hereby invite talented high school and university students to submit their projects to IPC 2015, and start contributing ideas to a sustainable future for our beautiful globe.

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CBSE SCHOOLS FILM MAKING COMPETITION 2015 ON ‘THE MARVELS OF NORTH EAST INDIA’

In its attempt to stimulate students’ Creativity, Compassion, Critical Thinking, and cultivate an understanding of lives and experiences in other cultures, CBSE is focusing to promote awareness about culture and traditions of the people of North East India. The Board invites entries from the students of the schools affiliated to it for a Short Film Making Competition.
The short film can be in any of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Each entry must be accompanied by:
 duly filled form in all respects in the enclosed format attached
 appropriate clearances or certification of rights if required
 letter of attestation from the school Principal
 One copy of the film on DVD video in .avi format.
 Films shot on mobiles phones are also acceptable.
 Selected entries will be notified and screened at a suitable platform.

All entries shall be sent in a CD to Shri Sandeep Sethi, Education Officer, 3rd Floor, Room No. 301, Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi- 110002 latest by 20th February, 2015.
Kindly note that ‘No entry will be entertained after the due date’.

For detailed guidelines and entry form, kindly refer to Annexures I and II. In case of any query
in this regard, feel free to contact at 011-23217128 or write mail to:
touchsandeep.sethi@gmail.com

Click here for the circular
Annexure I and II

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CBSE Essay Writing Competition

Our country achieved freedom because several leaders during the pre-independence era made supreme sacrifices. It is time to pay homage to all those leaders who renounced their lives to turn despondency into a ray of new hope. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai were two such great sons who tried to reawaken the common people to fight for India’s freedom.

On the occasion of the birthdays of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai on 23rd January and 28th January respectively, CBSE proposes Essay Writing Competition to be held in schools between 21st to 28th January 2015. The details of this competition are as follow: 

· Topics will be announced at www.cbseacademic.in on 20th January 2015

· Essay Writing to be organized by schools for classes V-VII between 21st to 28th January 2015

· Essays (500 words) in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English may be written by

interested students

· Only best five entries from each school may be submitted to CBSE on 29th January 2015

from 9.00am to 9.00pm by using i) online links to be made available on 29^th  January 2015 on www.cbseacademic.in or ii) through Mobile Phone (see Annexure I )

· Each entry should be as per the format given in Annexure 1A

· The entries received from schools shall be given a Certificate of Merit

· 36 best entries will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 2500/- and a Certificate of Excellence

· Prizes will be finalized after plagiarism check and telephonic interaction, therefore each entry should clearly carry the identification and contact details and valid e-mail IDs.

In case of any query, you may call Dr.Praggya M Singh, Joint Director at 011-23215130 or e-mail at cbseoutreach@gmail.com

CBSE Essay Writing Competition

21st to 28th January 2015

Topics

Essays in 500 words may be written on any one of the following:

1. Things I can do for the development of rural India and our villages are…

2. I would describe equality in terms of…

3. My homage to freedom fighters …

4. My patriotic feelings for my nation…

5. The great price paid by freedom fighters to achieve freedom can be best remembered

by…

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I3TH APR SCOUT PHOTO CONTEST 2015: "IMPACT OF SCOUTING"

 13th APR Scout Photo Contest for the year 2015 will be held in early March. 

The theme for this contest is "Impact of Scouting". Social impact is one of the six strategic priority areas of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The challenge of this contest is to be able to capture into images the impact of Scouting on individuals and communities.

 There will be six winners: One Gold, Two Silver and Three Bronze Awards will be presented at a major regional event to be announced later by the Asia Pacific Region.

Details contact the Scout Masters of your Vidyalaya.

Circular

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National Voters Day Celebration 2015 - Quiz and Painting Competition for Students

A Painting and Quiz competition for HSE/College Students is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2015 at District Panchayath Hall, Palakkad.
The Heads of Educational Institutions may send the list of willing students to the Collectorate, Palakkad on or before 13/01/2015.
The winners will be given Cash Prizes and certificates to all participants.

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Story-Poem-Essay-Painting Competition (Malayalam - Palakkad)

Punarjani Eco Friendly Organisation is organising a Story-Poem-Essay-Painting Competition for students.

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Science Talent Search for school students - NSITE 2015

Nehru Science Innovation and Technology Expo (NSITE) is a technical mega event organised by Nehru Group of Institutions. NSITE offers a venue to showcase technical expertise of young aspirants in the fields of science and technology which entails events, games and technical competitions structured by various departments like ECE, EEE,Aeronautical, Civil, ME, CSE, IT, Automobile, Mechatronics, MCA, and AME.

In connection with Nsite “Science Talent Search” will be conducted in which High School and Higher Secondary Students can participate and exhibit their Science Projects. 

Registration will be free for all participants.

The winners of the competition will be awarded attractive cash prizes of Rs.25000, Rs.15000 and Rs.10000 for First, Second and Third places respectively.

We would like to honour the Institution providing best participation, on the basis of number of contestants and quality of project exhibited. From among the competing schools, fifteen schools will be ranked on the basis of the above mentioned criteria. The Head of the Institution will be given an opportunity to select the students for award of Nehru Vigyan Scholarship worth Rs. 1 Crore which will entail the student admission in Nehru Colleges and the qualified students will be exempted from tuition fee for their entire B.Tech course.  Three qualified students from the top five schools and one student each from the top ten school will be awarded scholarships. 

All 25 scholarships available will be for 2015 admissions to two Engineering Colleges each at Kerala and Tamil Nadu, under Nehru Group Institutions. Scholarship will be awarded only for one admission to each branch/programme per college under NGI. Principal/ Head Masters of the schools may recommend a student who qualifies the criteria mentioned below:

1. Principal, using his discretion may select one economically backward student who is meritorious and outstanding in his performance.

2. Allotment will be done based on the academic performance of the students with 80% minimum aggregate in plus two.

3. A merit list will be prepared from the recommendations based on their Plus Two marks.  The students should submit first, second and third choice mentioning College and Course.  The allotment to the colleges/courses will be purely based on the Merit list.

4. Students will have to qualify the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination to get admission in colleges under Nehru Group of Institutions, Kerala.

1. No registration fee

2. Maximum number of students allowable will be five.

3. Students must be Present in college on both days with their exhibits

4. The projects submitted must be original and recent works. The project must be certified by college authorities.

5. Judges will be eminent personalities from Academic / Industrial fields.

6. Decision of panel of judges will be final

7. Participant must carry Id-Cards/ authorization letter from head of the institution.

8. Certificate will be given to all participants.

9. Selection of best three Projects shall be based on innovative ideas and working model of the project.

10. The electrical supply will be provided. Any special requirement should be conveyed to the Convenor in due time and fulfillment will solely depend on Convenor. 

Mr. Sreejith S Nair   :  +919946783047

Mr.  Vidhun V R   : +918089470651

Mr. Chinmayan      : +919048921489 

For details and registration

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Gopalan Memorial District Chess Championship - Palakkad

District Chess Association is organising Gopalan Memorial Chess Tournament on January 10 and 11, 2015 at Kunnathurmedu Ayaappa Seva Sangam Office.

Categories:
Under 11, 14, 17 and 25

Registration : 09:00 am, 10.01.2015

For further information: 9447839168

Source:
Malayala Manorama, 9/1/2015

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RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards

The RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards is a national initiative that builds on RobinAge's position as the Voice of Children to encourage and support creativity in children.

The competition invites students from class 1 to 8 to send in their writing, poetry and artwork. The top three entries of each category and age group - as selected by a judging panel of premiere children's authors and artists - will win accolades, recognition and prizes. What's more, each participating student will get an e-certificate of participation.

Contest Categories:

Artwork

Poetry

Story Writing (up to 500 words)

Age Groups:

Group A: Class 1 and 2

Group B: Class 3 to 5

Group C: Class 6 to 8

Last Date for Entries: February 28, 2015

Winner Announcement: April 16, 2015 (RobinAge's 7th Anniversary issue) 

To ensure children use their imagination, the competition is not restricted to themes or topics. Instead children can choose any subject and express themselves freely. 

Contest Rules:

1. Only entries in English will be considered.
2. Content sent to RobinAge is RobinAge property and can be reproduced at RobinAge's discretion.
3. Children must obtain the permission of their parent/guardian in order to enter the contest.
4. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in each contest category for each age group. A total of 27 prizes will be awarded.
5. The decision of the judges will be final. RobinAge will not entertain any questions regarding the judging process.
6. Open to citizens of India only.
7. Last date for entries: February 28, 2015.

Entries can be submitted online or offline.

Send your entries to  RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards, 11 & 12, Shah & Nahar Industrial Estate, Dr E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 along with your name, class, school, residential address, contact number and e-mail address.

Details visit the organiser's website

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CBSE Expression Series on ‘Education for Future Development’ on 24th December 2014

CBSE announces an Expression Series on ‘Education for Future Development’ on 24th December 2014.
Given below are the details of the series:

• Participation is voluntary. Interested students of interested schools affiliated to CBSE may participate.
• Age appropriate topics will be provided on CBSE academic website (www.cbseacademic.in) on23rd December 2014.
• Open for the three categories: i) classes I-V ii) classes VI-VIII iii) classes IX-XII.
•  Entries in the form of essays /poems/ anecdotes in 22 scheduled languages and English may be submitted on 24th December 2014 (from 9.00am to 5.00pm).
•  Modes of submission: i) Links to be made available on 24th December 2014 on www.cbseacademic.in ii) through Mobile Phone (see Annexure I).
• The format required for submission of entries through Mobile Phones is given as Annexure -1A.
• Schools may be closed on the eve of Christmas holiday or for winter vacations, thus willing students may submit their entries from home either using online mode or through Mobile Phone.
• 36 best entries in each category will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs.2000/-and a Certificate of Merit only after plagiarism check and interaction on the phone.
• All participants with valid email IDs will be given online participation certificates

In case of any query, you may contact Joint Director at 011-23215130 or at 011-23212603/ 23234324/23220154.

Click here for the circular

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CBSE Expression Series son 'Good Governance'

CBSE announced Expression Series son 'Good Governance' on 24-25 December 2014 on the occasion of birthdyas of Manamana Madan Mohan Malaviya and Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

•  Open to all students of all school affiliated to CBSE or any recognised state board in the country
• Topics will be provided on CBSE Academic website on 23 December 2014
• Categories : Class I-V, Class VI-VIII and Class IX-XII
• Entries in the form of essays/one act plays in 22 scheduled languages and English can be submitted on 24th and 25th December 2014 (from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days)
• Modes of submission 
• Online 
• Offline (links will be provided on 24th December 2014 on CBSE Academic site and Whatsapp
• 36 best entries in each category will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a certificate of merit
• All participants with valid email id will be given participation certificates

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44th UPU Letter Writing Competition 2015

The Department of Posts will organise the 44th UPU Letter Writing Competition for school going children on 4 January 2015.
Children up to 15 years of age as on 31.03.2015 can participate.

Subject: "Write a letter describing the world you want to grow up in"

Content and form: Composition should be presented in the form of a letter and do not exceed 800 words length on the given subject.
Date and Time: Sunday 4 January 2015 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Languagage: English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India
Last Date for submission of forms: 22.12.2014

Prizes:
One First Prize : Rs. 5000/- and certificate
One Second Prize : Rs. 3000/- and a certificate
One Third Prize: Rs. 2000/- and a certificate
Consolation Prizes: Rs. 1000/- to the best entry from each Postal Circle and certificates

The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the Official Indian entry for the International level competition.

The Universal Postal Union shall select the award winning entries. The top three entries will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal respectively along with certificate and album of UPU official postage stamps from UPU

Each entry must have the following details on its first page in respect of the candidates.
1. Candidates passport size photograph
2. Candidate's name
3. Date of Birth
4. Male/Female
5. Father's/Guardian's Name
6. Name of the School/Institution
7. Full postal address

Further details contact the Chief Postmasters General /Director Postal Services of your circle/Region. 
Visit the website: http://www.indiapost.gov.in

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CBSE Expression Series on 'Subramania Bharati: The Poet Patriot'

CBSE  announced one day Expression Series on ‘Subramania Bharati: the poet and patriot ’on 11th December , 2014. Subramania Bharati was a firm believer in the philosophy that all beings are one and the same, and in unity with God – therefore, they are all equal. Bharati, while fighting for India’s freedom from British rule, simultaneously worked towards eradicating social problems such as religious and caste differences, superstitions, inequality between men and women, ignorance, and poverty.

This Expression series is open to all schools affiliated to CBSE or any recognised state board across the country. Students in three categories , namely i) Classes I-V, ii)Classes VI-VIII and iii)Classes IX-XII can submit their self –composed poems through the following modes :i) Online ii)Offline (links will be provided on 10th December 2014 on cbseacademic.in) iii)Whatsapp (see Annexure I). Topics shall be announced one day in advance.Entries can be submitted on 11th December 2014 from 9.00am to 5.30pm. in English and in 22 scheduled languages. 36 best entries will be rewarded with a cash prize of 2500/-. All participants with valid email ids will be given participation certificates.
In case an entry is found to be plagiarised at any stage, the entry will be disqualified. There will be a telephonic/ face-to-face interaction with the prospective winners to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted. Entries not in prescribed format will be summarily rejected. No correspondence will be entertained on the selection of best entries.
In case of any query, you may contact 011-23212603/23234324/23220154

Process flow for Offline Submission using Mobile Phones
Schools are required to photocopy the response sheet given and distribute among the students interested in participating the series to fill in details.
All participants willing to participate may refer to following instructions:
Participants may submit entries as Poem.
Download the Registration cum Response Sheet and fill in all the fields given in the form. Write your
name and complete school address before you start writing
Ensure that you have filled all the fields given in the form before writing.
Click a photograph of your entry and upload on WhatsApp at 07042745234 or Scan the
image and upload on WhatsApp at 07042745234

Notes:
1. Entries sent through email will not be entertained at all.
2. Entries should not exceed 5MB in any format.
4. The entries should not exceed the word limit as mentioned.
5. The entries/ writings must be original.
6. If at any stage the entries submitted are proven to be plagiarized or are without the registration details,the entry will be disqualified.
7. Plagiarism, if detected at any point of time, will lead to withdrawal of the prize.
8. Students can refer to as many resources as they can avail, however the entries submitted must be in their own language.
9. The decision of panel of experts will be final and no further communication will be entertained on the selected entries.


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CBSE Expression series on ‘Subramania Bharati: The Poet Patriot’
Topics for Poems
Classes I-V ( any one of the following in 250 words)
Subramania Bharati: the poet patriot!
 or
 My country my pride!

Classes VI-VIII ( any one of the following in 500 words)
 I love my land!
 or
And thus spoke Subramania Bharati …

Classes IX-XII ( any one of the following in 1000 words)
Subramania Bharati :the crusader for the underprivileged!
 or
You are my inspiration!
 or
 Beautiful Bharat!

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Bajaj Allianz Junior Talent Hunt!

The Junior Talent Hunt is an online platform for your child to showcase his/her talents. If you think your child has what it takes and his or her talent needs a stage where it can be appreciated and encouraged, then apply now to participate.

Phase 1:

Online Video Uploads under Arts/Science/Social & Sports Categories/Entertainment etc.

Contest Start Date – 21st Nov,2014

Last Date to Send Entries – 15th December, 2014

Phase 2:

Voting starts from – 16th December, 2014 and ends on 21st December, 2014

Phase 3:

Announcement of Winners on - 23rd Dec,2014

Instructions:

Form a team of one parent and one child

Register and participate online at the Facebook page or the microsite. The first round is open for 21 days.

Prepare a 3-5 minute long performance and showcase it at the Bajaj Allianz Junior Talent Hunt 2014

Participation categories could be Arts, Sports, Science, and Social Activity

Click on ‘Submit My Entry’ and fill in your details

Post your image or video in MP4/FLV/WebM via the ‘Upload Video’ option (Max Size: 200MB) or by ‘Pasting the URL of your Youtube Video’.

Once the video is submitted you can view it in the Gallery and can share as well as vote for your favourite entry.

You can submit only one entry of your child. However if you wish to submit entries of different children please use different e-mail IDs.

Only kids of up to 14 years of age can participate in the Junior Talent Hunt.

Winners will be decided based on internal panel of judges and the total number of votes the entry receives.

It’s that simple! Register!

Visit the JTH Website for details

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