iCode Announces 200 STEAM Scholarships for Students in 1st through 12th Grade

DALLAS - Feb. 11, 2016 - PRLog -- DALLAS - February 11, 2016 – iCode (http://icodeinc.com/index.aspx), an after-school and weekend program that offers STEAM education to students in first through twelfth grade, today announced it will offer 200 tuition scholarships up to $1,200 per student. Awarded scholarships will apply toward an eight-month commitment in any of the program levels. Students will also receive a $100 CD upon successful completion of all requirements within their program and registration for the next level.

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in an elementary, middle school or high school program, complete an online application and create a PowerPoint or Prezzi presentation no longer than 10 slides illustrating the importance of STEAM. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply.

Scholarship amounts will be based on grade and level of engagement, and will range from $250 to $1,200. For a basic scholarship, applicants must demonstrate an understanding of STEAM disciplines according to their grade and provide a general presentation that may be supported by a teacher or school professional. Intermediate scholarships are awarded based on general understanding of STEAM disciplines and how they complement each other, as well as a good presentation that is developed independently. Master scholarship recipients must be able to demonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of several STEAM disciplines, and provide concrete examples of previous engagements with STEAM.

Scholarship applications are judged by a panel of iCode instructors and business professionals according to their content, originality, creativity and effort. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2016. To find out more about the iCode scholarships and how to apply, visit http://icode4kids.org/Scholarship.html.

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About iCode

iCode is an after-school and weekend program that offers STEAM education to students in 1^st through 12^th grade, equipping them with next-generation skills to think critically, solve problems logically and imagine endless possibilities. With its state-of-the-art facility, iCode students have the ability to use the latest technology to code, design and develop their best ideas into viable solutions under the mentorship and guidance of quality teachers and professors. Similar to martial arts, students advance through a seven-color belt system, ranging from beginner (white belt) to advanced III (black belt), learning fundamental skills to tackle or develop any future technology to solve real-world problems. Once a month, iCode offers a monthly speaker series for its students, giving them access to influential executives and entrepreneurs from leading companies around the world paired with games and activities.