New York State Archives Accepting Submissions for 34th Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition
This article originally appeared in a State Education Department press release.
The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust are now accepting entries for the 2024 New York State Student Research Awards Statewide Competition, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. The annual competition, in its 34th year, is open to all students in grades four to twelve and serves to increase coordination between schools and organizations that administer historical records beneficial for education. The program offers a platform for young people to learn about New York’s history by exploring the state’s historical records repositories to create research projects for award consideration. Winners will be selected from entries in the following divisions: elementary (grades 4-5), middle (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12).
To be eligible for the awards, students must undertake original historical research using historical records, submit an annotated bibliography, and be nominated by a mentor. Projects may be submitted in any format, including video, research paper, or exhibits, and must be submitted by July 1, 2024. Winners will be notified by mid-September and formally announced in October 2024. Read more...