The Discovery Award encourages students to research and tell the stories of Unsung Heroes who have made a positive impact on history. Through this competition, students engage in primary source research and create outstanding projects that celebrate these often-overlooked individuals.
Humanities | Social Studies and Sciences
Center for Unsung Heroes Discovery Award
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- Phone: 620-223-1312
- Contact: info@lowellmilkencenter.org
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- Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
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Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 200
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Original Submission
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Students submit their projects online. It is suggested to have project topics pre-approved by emailing the Lowell Milken Center, although this step is not required. Projects are due by July 1, 2025.
Open to students in grades 4-12 worldwide.
$2,500 for 1st place, $1,500 for 2nd, $1,000 for 3rd; certificates and recognition
Students submit their projects online. It is suggested to have project topics pre-approved by emailing the Lowell Milken Center, although this step is not required. Projects are due by July 1, 2025.
1. Research an Unsung Hero. 2. Develop a project that tells the hero's story. 3. Optionally seek topic pre-approval. 4. Submit the project online by July 1, 2025.
Access to research materials, primary sources, and creative tools to develop the project.
Judging is based on research quality, creativity, storytelling, and the impact of the Unsung Hero featured in the project.
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