Teachers of INCubatoredu/ACCELeratoredu and MobileMakersEdu/MobileMakersStudio programs school may  nominate a student.  One nomination per pair of programs from each school.

GritGrants will be based on a student’s Grit and Character. Elements of “Grit” include:
1. Optimism, confidence and creativity
2. Resilience despite fear
3. Laser-like focus on meaningful goals
4. and Excellence, not perfection.

Elements of “Character” refers to ways of thinking, acting, and feeling that benefit others as well as ourselves. Character includes:

• Heart - such as gratitude and kindness, enabling harmonious relationships with other people.
• Mind - such as curiosity and creativity, enable independent thinking.
• Will - such as discipline and self-control.

Students will be evaluated on their demonstration of these characteristics and qualities in working towards their goals.