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Middle and high school robotics students from tiny Benzie Central became the teachers at a major education conference. Their award-winning robots showcased how hands-on learning transforms rural education.
High school teams just won $53,000 in scholarships and grants for creating solutions to real-world problems, from hazardous environment robots to ocean-saving microplastic filters. Their innovations prove the next generation is ready to tackle humanity's biggest challenges.
Twenty high school teams will pitch solutions to real-world problems at a Michigan innovation competition, with over $77,000 in scholarships and grants on the line. Students are tackling everything from biodegradable medical equipment to detecting contaminated water.
University of Michigan fraternities and sororities turned a backyard ice rink into a fundraising powerhouse, raising over $310,000 for three charities through their annual Winterfest broomball tournament. The student-led effort is bringing autism support, veteran housing, and women's mental health services to thousands across Michigan.
High schoolers in Imlay City turned a lettuce cooler into a meal-packing powerhouse, creating enough food to feed 276 children for an entire year. Their community raised over $30,000 and rallied nearly 500 volunteers to fight childhood hunger.
Michigan students who've dedicated themselves to 4-H and FFA programs now have multiple chances to fund their agricultural education dreams. The deadline is fast approaching for scholarships that have already awarded nearly $91,000 to local young people.
High schoolers at Traverse City West are fundraising $11,000 to install 14 donated solar panels on their campus. The project will teach students about renewable energy while powering 5% of their school's electricity.