SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest 2015

The 2015 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest will run from April 1st through October 1st, 2015. Best of luck!

Contest Rules
(1) The Contest runs from April 1st to October 1st.
(2) Submitted artwork must be your original creation!

(3) No tracing of others' artwork.

(4) Your art should not be larger than 8.5" x 11" (22cm x 28cm) in size (A4 is acceptable).

Please do not send larger art, which (a) uses more raw materials; (b) costs you more to ship; and (c) is more difficult for SAVE THE FROGS! to store and distribute.

(4) You may submit up to three entries per person.

(5) All artwork must refer to SAVE THE FROGS! by including, visibly and legibly:

EITHER

(a) the phrase SAVE THE FROGS! (capitalized, with an exclamation point!)
OR

(b) the phrase savethefrogs.com (lowercase with NO exclamation point)

OR

c) both SAVE THE FROGS! and savethefrogs.com (as in the logo below).

Frog DrawingsPlease remember that your writing is art as well, so try to make the text artistic. Please note that both SAVE THE FROGS! and savethefrogs.com are PLURAL meaning the letter "S" must appear at the end of the word FROGS. We are NOT SAVE THE FROG! and we are NOT savethefrog.com.

Artwork may be hand-drawn or digitally produced. It can feature frogs, toads, salamander, newts or caecilians. It can be full-color or black & white (e.g. one-color frog outlines of the type used for a coloring book. You can even draw a logo if you like. It's up to you!

(5) Submission of artwork constitutes your agreement to the Art Contest Terms & Conditions. Please read these over, as they describe your rights to the submitted artwork as well as ours.

More information visit the website

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Greenbees 2015 Drawing contest

GreenBees organises its 8th drawing contest, the topic being for 2015:

"I AM A WORLD CITIZEN".

This contest aims to promote discussions about cultural diversity through the creation of drawings.

1st Feb 2015 Opening of the contest.

30th April Last reception day for the drawings (be aware of post delays!)

5th May 60 selected drawings are shown on the website

21st May 2015 Results: the 10 winners are announced on the web site during the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

Format : It is recommended to make the drawings on a horizontal A4 in size, in order to prevent it from being reduced or cut accidently. As this contest is international, it is best not to write on the drawings..

Educational toolkit: To facilitate the discussions around cultural diversity, an educational sheet, as well as other tools, are available in the "Resources" part of this website.

Selection : For each age category, a team of GreenBees members will select 12 drawings. These will be then judged by an independent jury, including teachers, artists, and representatives of organisations promoting cultural diversity.

Winners : All received drawings take part in a giant mosaic, which illustrates cultural diversity. The 10 winning drawings will be published and offered to the public, to help promote cultural diversity. The winners, as well as participating schools and organisations, will receive a “thank-you” set of cards.

How to enter the contest?

To enter, you just need download the participation form (also available in PDF format) and submit it with the drawing:

• by email to contest.greenbees@free.fr
• by post mail to French address:
  GreenBees
  7 Place Roger Salengro
  80 800 Corbie - France

You can also submit your scanned drawing directly online, using the online submission form.

Click here for more information

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SPEAK UP FOR SAFETY! - PSA CONTEST

ABOUT THE CONTEST
NetSmartz Workshop® knows how hard it is to get the attention of teens, especially with a topic like Internet safety. That’s why we’re asking you to speak up for safety. There’s no one better to speak to teens about being safer online than other teens.
Together with Lockheed Martin, NetSmartz is inviting teens (ages 13-18) to submit a 30 to 60-second video that answers the question “What’s one thing teens need to know about being safer online?” Get your friends and family to vote. More votes = higher score!

PRIZES
The winning PSAs will be awarded Visa gift cards!
1st - $500 2nd - $350 3rd - $150

IMPORTANT DATES!
Contest opens: March 31, 2015
Deadline for entries: May 12, 2015
Deadline for voting: May 19, 2015
Winning PSAs released online: June 10, 2015

HOW TO ENTER
Read the official rules! If you have any questions, please contact at etsmartz_contact@ncmec.org.

Think about the question “What’s one thing teens need to know about being safer online?” Plan a PSA around your answer. Remember, this is your time to speak up for safety, so what do you want to say?

Create your PSA! It should be at least 30 seconds long and no more than 60 seconds. You can use any style you’d like – write a script and film your friends acting it out, draw characters and animate it – it’s your choice!

Complete the online entry form. You’ll need to upload your video and all release form(s). See the Contest Q & A in this packet to learn more about the release forms.

Ask your friends and family to vote! Good luck!

What’s a PSA? A PSA, or public service announcement, is a short video that raises awareness about an issue. You’ve probably seen them on TV or online. You may want to look at some examples of video PSAs online for inspiration

Further information, rules and registration click here 

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AEQUITAS ECOSOC MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2015

WHY PARTICIPATE IN AEQUITAS ECOSOC MUN?
Aequitas ECOSOC MUN is the first of its kind in Kerala and across all National Law Universities. We promise a fun MUNning experience, with our interesting and thought provoking agenda. Aequitas ECOSOC MUN is not only an opportunity to prove your skills in diplomacy but also for great networking opportunities.

WHO CAN TAKE PART IN AEQUITAS ECOSOC MUN?

Students in Undergraduate/ Graduate/ Post Graduate programs and school students in the 11th and 12th grade are welcome to participate in Aequitas ECOSOC MUN.

IS PRIOR MUN EXPERIENCE NEEDED?

No, prior MUN experience is not required to take part. Aequitas ECOSOC MUN will provide the perfect platform to begin!

IS AEQUITAS ECOSOC MUN OPEN TO DELEGATIONS?

Yes, we are open to delegations. Please note that our delegate cap for each institution is 9. Also, please register early if you are registering as a delegation, as it will ensure smoother progress of formalities.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

Yes, all delegates are requested to be in formals. Males are requested to be in trousers, shirts and suits. Ladies may wear skirts, trousers, dresses, etc. Indian formals are also allowed in the MUN session.

ARE ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD PROVIDED?

Aequitas ECOSOC MUN provides accommodation and meals through the course of the MUN. Participants are requested to indicate in the registration form whether they will require accommodation.

For registration and details click here

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Faith In Action - Interfaith Response to Alcohol, Drugs and Violence against Women & Children

http://www.faithinactionkerala.com/

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Future Leaders Incubation Programme FLIP- 2015

AUM SRI SAI RAM
SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATlON
PALAKKAD
IS ORGANISING

Future Leaders Incubation Programme FLIP- 2015
Date and Time: 17.04.2015 10:30 am to 19.04.2015 4:00 pm
Venue: Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithy Building, Hemambika Nagar,Olavakkode Palakkad

Objectives of the Programme
To empower the students mentally, emotionally,socially and spiritually to face the challenges of
tomorrow and to be a leader in every area of life

Topics
Positive Thinking, Self Confidence, Getting of fear and complexes, Managing Emotions, Spiritual Quotient, Dreams and Goals, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Creativity, Career Guidance,Effective Study Habits, Values, stress management, yoga etc.

Parents can join their children for a very special session on the last day from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

Eligibility
High School and Higher Secondary Students

Register in advance, admission restricted to 60 students, on first come first basis

Fore more information
Suresh Kumar AV, District President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Ambady, Industrial Estate P.O, Palakkad - 678731
Ph: 9446035713

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MUBI KALAKAAR International Photography Contest 2015

Kalakaar is an annual international photography contest conducted by Vibha. It is free to participate, open to all ages and offers exciting prizes. Every photo you snap, send and share makes a difference.

This photography contest runs from March 15 to April 15, 2015. The contest results will be declared at the end of May 2015. This year's contest is brought to you by Mubi.

First 3,500 participants get free 30-day VIP codes to watch movies on Mubi.

By participating in Kalakaar, you are supporting Vibha's cause - education and health care for underprivileged children. Please share the contest and your submissions on social media, use #VibhaKalakaar and link vibha.org in your posts. Explore Vibha, the cause that drives our organization and read about the projects we support.

THEMES FOR MUBI KALAKAAR
Urban World
Innocence
HDR: Colors of Life

PRIZES FOR MUBI KALAKAAR
All winning entries will be showcased on Kalakaar and Vibha websites and social media sites.

All winners will be awarded high-quality online certificates sponsored by CertLog, which are shareable on social media.

Adorama Grand prize: $850 value
Grand Prize winner gets a $500 gift card from Adorama and Mubi subscription for 10 years

Most Liked entry on our Facebook page: $450 value
Most Liked Entry winner gets a $100 cash prize and Mubi subscription for 10 years

All qualifying entries will be reduced in size and uploaded to our Facebook page by the Kalakaar Team

First prize for each theme: $450 value
First Prize winner gets a $100 cash prize and Mubi subscription for 10 years

Second prize for each theme: $350 value
Second Prize winner gets Mubi subscription for 10 years

Mubi Exceptional Photo Prizes: $35 value each
Apart from the above mentioned winners, 40 exceptional photographs will be recognized by Mubi and will be awarded one year Mubi subscription to watch great movies.

Please note that the HDR category entries will be included in the 'Most Liked' and 'Mubi Exceptional Photo' prize category, but will not be included while judging the Grand Prize. If the response to the new category is good, we will look into introducing more themes under this category and awarding a grand prize for the HDR category in the coming years.

Further information and submission of entries click here

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“Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”

Department of Posts is holding a “Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”.
The theme of the competition is Women Empowerment.

2. The Terms and Conditions to participate in the competition are as follows:-

 i. Entries are invited for „Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition‟. The participants are to make an original design on this subject (should not be copy of picture painted by someone else).

 ii. Any citizen of India can participate in this contest. The design could be in ink, water colour, oil colour or any other medium (computer printed/printout will not be allowed). The design submitted should be such that can be depicted on the stamps in a visually appealing manner so as to be of interest to philatelic collectors.

iii. Participants are free to use drawing paper, art paper or any other type of white paper of A4 Size.
iv. The following particulars should be written legibly on the reverse of the design:
1. Name of the participant*
2. Age*
3. Gender*
4. Nationality*
5. Full and complete residential address with Pin code
6. Phone/Mobile Number*
7. E-Mail ID (if available)
*It is compulsory to provide the information.

v. An undertaking stating that „The artwork submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved‟ should be sent along with the entry. In case of any legal dispute related to copyright issue, Department of Posts will not be liable for the same.

vi. The design should be sent without being folded, through “Speed Post” only, in A4 size envelope. The participants should mention “Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Contest” on the envelope in which the drawing is sent.

vii. The prize winning designs will be considered for use on stamps and other philatelic material.

The prize money will be as follows:- 
 First prize 10.000/-
 Second prize 6,000/-
 Third prize 4,000/-
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viii. The entries should reach on the following address by 31.03.2015.The entries received after the last date of receipt will not be entertained.

ADG (Philately) Room No. 108(B), Dak Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi- 110001

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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:

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• 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.

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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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