Application for CAWS Gary Prather IB/DP Student of the Year: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Garry Prather Outstanding IB Student Award is offered in recognition of academic excellence.

The due date for this application is December 21, 2018. Only dues paying member schools are eligible for CAWS scholarships and awards. Dues must be received by December 21, 2018.

This application packet should include one pdf file. Please include

Nomination Letter (500 words max.)
Student Transcripts
Student Essay

Winners will be contacted for completion of photo/video release forms.

Schools with winning applications will be notified by the end of January 2019.

Award Description and Requirements

Six awards are offered each academic year, with two each for DP, MYP and PYP. For each level, one winner will be chosen from Northern California member schools and one winner will be chosen from Southern California member schools.

Students must be in the final year of their program. At the DP level, only full IB Diploma candidates will be considered.
Nominators (principal or coordinator) must submit: 1) a word-processed, 500 word maxiumum statement of why you are recommending this student and 2) student transcripts.
Students must submit an essay: “How has the IB enriched your academic experiences.” PYP students – minimum 200 words, MYP – 500 to 700 words, DP – 750-1000 words

Each winner will receive a plaque. The DP winners each will receive an $10,000 cash award. Each MYP and PYP winner will receive a $1,000 cash award and the school will also receive $500 to use towards their IB program(s).

The award should be presented at a school assembly or other award ceremony at your school.

For this award CAWS will consider only one application per school site or IB program.

CAWS will not accept multiple award applications for the same student.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Illegible nominations will not be considered.

CAWS Gary Prather IB/DP Student of the Year: Northern California Copy