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 The competition identifies, fosters and celebrates
high school innovators in the state of Illinois whose contributions
are exceptional. High school students in Illinois, entering grades
9-12 for the 2017-2018 school year, who have implemented innovative
ideas are encouraged to apply NOW by completing the online
application at
http://chsinnovators.org/
The competition is endorsed by several Illinois
teachers associations, the regional superintendents of schools, and
the Governor's office. In the first year of the program (2014-15),
students from around the state were recognized in a variety of areas
from entrepreneurship to fashion design, and were awarded with $500
as a result of their innovative achievements.
Students may apply under one of five categories: Arts, Media &
Literature; Business Entrepreneurship; Health & Nutrition; Social
Entrepreneurship; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(STEM). Applicants compete in four rounds of competition, with final
awards given for five $1,000 cash prizes and university
scholarships.
CHSI also supports the use of pioneering interdisciplinary
curriculum designed to empower students, collaborate with a spectrum
of students and professionals in multiple contexts, and foster
student initiative at the high school level. CHSI will award a High
School Innovation Grant to one of the schools of a competing
student.
The following is a
schedule of events for the 2017-2018 Celebrating High School
Innovators Competition.
Saturday, June 24, 2017 – Pontiac Township High School
A one-day Mentoring Workshop where students will learn personal
branding, video editing, and how to create a proposal of their
innovative ideas.
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Saturday,
September 30, 2017 – Millikin University
All CHSI applicants
come to Millikin University's campus for a day of innovation and
mentorship. The advancing top 50 applicants will be announced.
Friday, November 3, 2017 – Illinois State University
Coinciding with the StartUp Showcase, the top 50 applicants participate in
mentoring workshops and networking on Illinois State University's campus.
Saturday, March 3, 2018 – Millikin University
The top 30 applicants have a final day of mentorship on Millikin University's
campus. Special workshops will be provided for high school teachers. The High
School Innovation Grant will be announced and awarded.
Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8, 2018 – Illinois State
University
The top 30 applicants participate in a final display of their innovations and
are interviewed on Saturday. The top ten finalists will be announced at 8:30
a.m. on Sunday morning, advancing to a live "shark tank" competition. These
finalists compete for five $1,000 cash prizes and university scholarships on
Sunday afternoon.
For more information about the Celebrating High School Innovators Competition
and to apply, visit
http://chsinnovators.org/
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