All full-time students from kindergarten through college who contribute at least 100 hours of service to the community are eligible for the President’s Student Service Award. Students may be certified by their school, their college, or a community organization and will receive a gold lapel pin specially designed by the White House and a presidential certificate.
Youth ages 5 to 14, who perform 50 hours of service may receive a silver pin specially designed by the White House, as well as a presidential certificate.
The President’s Student Service Award is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and administered by the American Institute for Public Service, the Points of Light Foundation, and Youth Service America.
For more information please visit www.student-service-awards.org
or call 302-622-9107.
The President’s Student Service Awards also includes the President’s Student Service Scholarships. Any high school in the country can nominate TWO juniors or seniors who have volunteered at least 100 hours of service in a 12-month period to receive a $1,000 scholarship ($500 from the Corporation for National and Community service and a $500 match from a community organization).
For more information please visit www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
For any additional information contact Brazier Watts, Arkansas Department of Education 501-682-5615.