Student Awards and Scholarships
2022 Selection Procedures
The Gwinnett Alliance for Gifted Education (GAGE) is pleased to sponsor Student of the Year (SOY) awards, Summer Scholarships and Graduating Senior Scholarships for students in the Gwinnett County Public School Gifted Program.
Recipients will receive invitations and be honored at the annual GAGE Awards Ceremony in April 2022.
GAGE Student of the Year Award (all schools)
Each school in GCPS may select a student who has made the most of experiences in the gifted program, has made a positive impact on the learning experiences of others, and/or has served the school in significant ways. Each school will determine the criteria and process by which the student will be selected. Each school should submit the following information to the form link below by March 11, 2022:
1) The name of the school,
2) The student’s name as it should appear on the certificate,
3) A phonetic pronunciation,
4) The name and email of the contact teacher, and
5) Parent contact email. Link: https://tinyurl.com/GAGESOY
GAGE Elementary School Scholarships (K-5th grade)
1) Summer Scholarship - $100 each
Unmask your potential: what does giftedness mean to you and what are things that might hide it at times?
You can use these read-alouds for inspiration:
Archibald Frisby by Michael Chesworth
A. Write an essay of 300 words or less to answer the question above. Include your name, school, and homeroom teacher. Submit your essay to your gifted teacher(s), who will select a maximum of two essays for your school. Each school’s selected essays must be submitted digitally to GAGE by March 11, 2022 at gagegiftedawards@gmail.com. Essay scoring rubric attached below.
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B. Create a one-minute video to answer the question above. Submit your video along with some general information (name, teacher, etc.) here: GAGE Scholarship Videos
You will also need to submit a PDF statement from your teacher or guidance counselor confirming your participation in the gifted program. Here is a resource for creating videos through the local library: Learning Labs
Videos and teacher/counselor statements must be submitted by March 11, 2022. Video scoring rubric attached below.
GAGE Middle School Scholarships (6th-8th grade)
1) Summer Scholarship - $100 each
Unmask your potential: what does giftedness mean to you and what are things that might hide it at times? How have you overcome this?
A. Write an essay of 300 words or less to answer the question above. Include your name, school, and homeroom teacher. Submit your essay to your gifted teacher(s), who will select a maximum of two essays for your school. Each school’s selected essays must be submitted digitally to GAGE by March 11, 2022 at gagegiftedawards@gmail.com. Essay scoring rubric attached below.
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B. Create a one-minute video to answer the question above. Submit your video along with some general information (name, teacher, etc.) here: GAGE Scholarship Videos
You will also need to submit a PDF statement from your teacher or guidance counselor confirming your participation in the gifted program. Here is a resource for creating videos through the local library: Learning Labs
Videos and teacher/counselor statements must be submitted by March 11, 2022. Video scoring rubric attached below.
GAGE High School Scholarships (9th-12th grade)
1) Summer Scholarships - $100 each
Unmask your potential: what does giftedness mean to you and what are things that might hide it at times? How have you overcome this? Who are people that have recognized your potential even when you or others did not, and how has that affected you?
A. Write an essay of 500 words or less to answer the question above. Include your name, school, and homeroom teacher. Submit your essay to your gifted teacher(s), who will select a maximum of two essays for your school. Each school’s selected essays must be submitted digitally to GAGE by March 11, 2022 at gagegiftedawards@gmail.com. Essay scoring rubric attached below.
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B. Create a 1-2 minute video to answer the question above. Submit your video along with some general information (name, teacher, etc.) here: GAGE Scholarship Videos
You will also need to submit a PDF statement from your high school counselor confirming your participation in the gifted program. Here is a resource for creating videos through the local library: Learning Labs
Videos and counselor statements must be submitted by March 11, 2022. Video scoring rubric attached below.
2) Ruth Cowan Scholarship Award - $500 **Must be a graduating senior**
Unmask your potential: what does giftedness mean to you and what are things that might hide it at times? How have you overcome this? Who are people that have recognized your potential even when you or others did not, and how has that affected you?
A. Write an essay of 500 words or less to answer the question above. Include your name, school, and homeroom teacher. Submit your essay to your gifted teacher(s), who will select a maximum of two essays for your school. Each school’s selected essays must be submitted digitally to GAGE by March 11, 2022 at gagegiftedawards@gmail.com. Essay scoring rubric attached below.
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B. Create a 1-2 minute video to answer the question above. Submit your video along with some general information (name, teacher, etc.) here: GAGE Scholarship Videos
You will also need to submit a PDF statement from your high school counselor confirming your participation in the gifted program. Here is a resource for creating videos through the local library: Learning Labs
Videos and counselor statements must be submitted by March 11, 2022. Video scoring rubric attached below.
3) Annette Eger All Children Are Gifts Scholarship Award - $500 **Must be a graduating senior and twice exceptional**
Unmask your potential: what does giftedness mean to you and what are things that might hide it at times? How have you overcome this? Who are people that have recognized your potential even when you or others did not, and how has that affected you?
A. Write an essay of 500 words or less to answer the question above. Include your name, school, and homeroom teacher. Submit your essay to your gifted teacher(s), who will select a maximum of two essays for your school and confirm you are twice-exceptional. Each school’s selected essays must be submitted digitally to GAGE by March 11, 2022 at gagegiftedawards@gmail.com. Essay scoring rubric attached below.
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B. Create a 1-2 minute video to answer the question above. Submit your video along with some general information (name, teacher, etc.) here: GAGE Scholarship Videos
You will also need to submit a PDF statement from your high school counselor confirming your participation in the gifted program and that you are twice-exceptional. Here is a resource for creating videos through the local library: Learning Labs Videos and counselor statements must be submitted by March 11, 2022. Video scoring rubric attached below.