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The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation is an independent Federal government agency created by Congress in 1992 to encourage and support research, study and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind. The Foundation has established Frontiers of Discovery — Work in Progress and Discover the Future programs that recognize "cutting edge" innovation, innovative ideas of America's youth, and honor teachers. These programs include the Frank Annunzio Chairman's Award, the Homeland Security Awards, the Christopher Columbus Awards, the National Gallery for America's Young Inventors and the Freida J. Riley Teacher Award. For more information on the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, visit www.columbusfdn.org.
National Association of Secondary School Principals
In existence since 1916, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the preeminent organization of and national voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries around the world. The mission of NASSP is to promote excellence in school leadership.
The NASSP publishes the National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities, produced by the National Association of Secondary School Principals through its National Committee on Student Contests and Activities. This list provides information to assist principals, teachers, parents, and students in making decisions regarding participation in a wide variety of program opportunities. The Committee reviews all programs based on the following standards: educational, financial, organizational, promotional, adjudication and awards. Programs that in the opinion of the Committee meet the guidelines are placed on the National Advisory List. For more information on the NASSP, visit www.nassp.org.
National Middle School Association
The National Middle School Association (NMSA) is dedicated to improving the educational experiences of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to all who serve them in order to develop healthy, productive, and ethical citizens. For more information on the NMSA, visit www.nmsa.org.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent US government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs that invest more than $4.4 billion per year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering. The mission of the NSF is to "promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare; and to secure the national defense." For more information on the NSF, visit www.nsf.gov.
National Italian American Foundation
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage and culture of Americans of Italian descent. Part of NIAF's mission is to provide educational and scholarship opportunities, programs and activities for young people. For more information on the NIAF, visit www.niaf.org.
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