TOOLS FOR SCHOOL & IMPORTANT LINKS Frequently Requested Information I have provided a list of some Congressional Research Service products on my frequently requested information page. I hope these resources will be a helpful supplement to your studies. Department of Education Resources The Department of Education offers many resources that are helpful to both children and adults. Visit the Educational Resources page through the Department of Education for information ranging from Pre-K to 12th grades, with helpful hints on learning to read, after school programs, bilingual resources, and much more. Also, look at the Higher Education section for information from planning and paying for college to international educational experiences. NASA Education Programs Visit NASA's education program website for helpful and interesting information about NASA and the educational opportunities they provide to both students and educators. Links Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling
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Students and Kids Page
Welcome to my page specifically designed for students and kids. Below you will find information about financial aid, internships in my offices, being a Senate Page, the Congressional Award, the Lugar Symposium, applying for a Service Academy nomination and educational resources for young children regarding the government and other great organizations.
As always, if you have any questions or if you are unable to find any information, please contact me.
LUGAR SYMPOSIUM FOR TOMORROW'S LEADERS
Principals from every high school in Indiana are asked to select two junior students to attend the Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders at the University of Indianapolis every December. This year, over 500 students participated. Visit the Lugar Symposium page for more information.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
I am pleased to partner with the Congressional Research Service to offer guidance and internet resources on federal grants and nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. Visit the Financial Aid for Students page for the most up-to-date information.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
Each semester and during the summer, my office selects energetic and motived young college students to serve as interns. If you would like to find out more about an internship, visit the intern information page.
THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD
The Congressional Award is about challenge and provides a fun way to become more involved in something you already enjoy or try something new. To earn the award, you set goals in each of the four program areas, select an advisor, and then you are on your way. For more information, visit the Congressional Award page.
PAGE PROGRAM INFORMATION
High School juniors who wish to come to Washington, DC might be interested in serving as a Senate Page. For more information, visit the page program information page.
SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION INFORMATION
Each year, my office accepts applications from young men and women who wish to study at one of our nation's service academies. If you would like to find out more about service academies, visit the academy information page.
DICK LUGAR/INDIANA FARM BUREAU ESSAY CONTEST
In 1985, as Ranking Minority Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, I joined with Indiana Farm Bureau to sponsor a youth essay contest for 8th grade students which would focus attention on the importance of Indiana agriculture. The deadline for the essay contest has passed. A final winner will be announced in December. For more information, please visit Indiana Farm Bureau's Essay information page.
Below you will find Internet links to a few sites for younger children which I hope you will find both educational and fun.
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NOTICE: Any link to a commercial website found on this page is provided only as a courtesy and should not be considered in any way as an endorsement or promotion by Senator Lugar. In addition, Senator Lugar is not responsible for any offensive or objectionable content that may be found at any of the sites provided above.
