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Bright House Networks Bright Futures

Bright Futures Scholar Program and
Bright Futures Educator Grant Program

Bright House Networks believes deeply in supporting educational development. We have two programs that serve to reward students and teachers for their excellence. The Bright Futures Scholar Program is designed to recognize high school seniors in good standing in the Bright House Networks service area for their contributions to their schools and local communities. The Bright Futures Educator Grant Program is an on-going program to assist with classroom needs. The program is available to educators who teach K-12 curriculum at schools located within the Bright House Networks service area.

Bright Futures Scholar Program

The Bright Futures Scholar Program is designed to recognize high school seniors in good standing in the Bright House Networks service area for their contributions to their schools and local communities. Bright Futures Scholars will be named based on community service activities, leadership skills and an essay describing the importance of leadership and community service. Bright Futures Scholar winners will be awarded a computer laptop, software and carrying case (valued at $1,000). To qualify to be considered for the award, students must meet the following:
  • Attend a high school in the Bright House Networks service area as a senior in good standing
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to community service involvement
  • In addition to the completed application form, applicants must include a one page essay describing the importance of leadership and community service

This competition is completed for 2012.
See the list of the 2012 winners.

Read the official rules

Bright Futures Educator Grant Program

The Bright Futures Educator Grant Program is an on-going program to assist with classroom needs. The program is available to educators who teach K-12 curriculum at public and private schools located within the Bright House Networks service area. Recipients will be awarded up to $500 to assist in their efforts to move students forward to a bright future through educational learning. Multiple grants will be awarded.

To be considered for the grant program, an application form, summarizing the need for additional funds in their classroom, must be completed. There are no specific requirements regarding your need other than that the grant money be used to directly impact students.

All applications for the Bright Futures Educator Grant Program will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Grant recipients will be awarded up to $500 based on project need. Grantees will be notified within 30 days of receipt of application to Bright House Networks.

Download Educator Grant Program Application

 

Read the official rules