Army Awards Program (AAP)

Army Awards Program (AAP)

Funder: Academy of Applied Science (administers for Army Educational Outreach Program)

Program Type: Awards to science and engineering fairs

Overview: The Army Awards Program (AAP) is an Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) administered by the Academy of Applied Science that provides awards to 300 local, regional and state high school science and engineering fairs throughout the year.

Purpose:

Encourage the interest of high school students in science and engineering

Reward their scientific achievements

Encourage them to pursue careers in science or engineering

Sponsor: Army Research Office (ARO) sponsors AAP awards for the U.S. Army

Eligibility

• Target: High school students in grades 9-12
• Citizenship: Award recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Middle School: In eligible fairs including middle school students (grades 8 and below), individual students' projects are reviewed separately and eligible for certificates of accomplishment only (no monetary awards)

Award Details

• Tangible gifts and savings bond awards
• Qualified experts drawn from local Army personnel serve as judges
• Prizes presented to successful competitors at science fairs

Geographic Scope

• National (local, regional, and state high school science and engineering fairs throughout the U.S.)

Contact Information

• Academy of Applied Science
• 24 Warren Street
• Concord, New Hampshire 03301
• Tel: (603) 228-4530
• Fax: (603) 228-4730

Additional Information

• For complete information, applications, and deadlines visit www.usaeop.com
• To register a science fair as part of the Army Awards Program, follow the link to the ARO website