Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence

Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence:  

 $5,000 for You. $5,000 for Your School.

 Amgen encourages excellence in science education by recognizing and honoring extraordinary K-12 science teachers with the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence. Since the program’s 1992 inception, Amgen has awarded nearly $2.5 million to educators who make outstanding contributions to science teaching and a measurable impact on students’ lives.

The 34 selected winners will receive an unrestricted cash award of $5,000, with the recipient’s school receiving an additional $5,000 in the form of a restricted grant to be used for the expansion or enhancement of science programs, science resources, or professional development of science teachers.

Apply Today for the 2010 Award.

Eligible Locations:

United States: California, Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Washington and Puerto Rico

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec

Deadline for Applications:   February 5, 2010

To Apply:   www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html

Questions:  Phone: (805) 447-4056   

                    Email: amgenfoundation@amgen.com

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