Rewarding Schools for Engaging Students

Each U.S. Best Buy store has a donation budget to support local nonprofit organizations and schools. Product Donations come directly from your local Best Buy store, so programs are supported by the people who live and work in your community.

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

· K-12 public, private, magnet, charter and parochial schools are eligible to apply.

· Schools must be located in the United States or Puerto Rico to be eligible to apply.

· Educators must submit applications online between July 1 and October 12.

· The 2009 Teach Award Winners will be announced on February 16, 2009.

Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Best Buy Teach Awards

See a list of our 2008 Teach Award-Winning Schools

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BestBuy Announces 2008-2009 Grants

  August, 2008