For some people, an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World® is the ultimate dream come true. For others, it's just the beginning . . .

Thanks to the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, the eight finalist teams in the Christopher Columbus Awards will enjoy five days filled with excitement, fun, friends and discovery. That's what National Championship Week is all about. But for one team, it's something more. Awarded to the finalist team that best demonstrates its enterprising spirit and resourcefulness, the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant will help the team turn its great concept into a feasible solution to its community problem. For that team, National Championship Week is just the first stop in a year-long adventure.

In addition to seeing how science and technology affect people's lives, it's also a chance to meet students and coaches from all across the country who share the same commitment to community. It's an opportunity to see how they view the world around them, a chance to share ideas and make friends that last a lifetime.

THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ACADEMY

The Christopher Columbus Academy is a one-of-a-kind chance for students and coaches to work alongside scientists, engineers and technical experts while exploring the science and technology behind Walt Disney World®. Through this specially designed program, the finalist teams learn about science and technology and the important role they play in everyday life, while providing a strong foundation for future science achievement.

Click here to see photos of National Championship Week.

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  • Levels of Prizes
  • National Championship Week Information
  • Sponsor/Endorsements
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Link Exchange
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Click on any item below to download the PDF:

• ENTRY FORM
• STUDENT'S GUIDE
• COACH'S/TEACHER'S GUIDE