Rewarding Schools for Engaging Students

A quality education is the foundation for success for teens heading to college and later in life. At Best Buy we believe technology can excite and engage students, creating a more valuable educational experience. Through Best Buy Teach Awards we provide gift cards to schools so they can purchase technology for their students.

Highlights

  • Since 2004, the Best Buy Teach Award program has awarded nearly $17 million to over 6,000 K-12 schools.
  • This year Best Buy will award up to $2 million to K-12 schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
  • Awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000 based on specific school needs.
  • 10,000 will be awarded to up to 15 applications supporting 9th grade programs
  • Applications were available July 1 – October 12, 2008
  • The 2009 Teach Award Winners will be announced on March 3, 2009.
  • For information regarding the next application period please check the site in July 2009.


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