1. Norfolk NATO Festival and NATO ACT HQ
MODEL NATO CHALLENGE
Norfolk NATO Festival and NATO ACT HQ
produce a scholarship competition where students become Diplomats representing each of the 28 NATO Member Countries in a global crisis simulation.

2. Model NATO Challenge

3. Who?
11th and 12th Grade students from local Hampton Roads High Schools
US Citizens
Students in good academic standing

5. How? Complete application Essay Information Teacher reference
Deadline December 8, 2014
28 Student Diplomats & 6 Alternates chosen

6. What is the Model NATO Challenge?
A scholarship competition.
Students are evaluated on their application, essay and performance.
The Challenge is a global crisis simulation based on real-world, current events.

8. Why? Learn about one of the 28 NATO Member Countries
Study with a Mentor from a NATO Country
Learn about protocol, diplomacy, consensus building and leadership
Build new relationships
Top 6 finalists receive scholarships

10. PERKS Resume building New friendships & cultural exchange
Attend a field trip to NATO ACT HQ
Top 28 applicants become Student Diplomats and compete for scholarships
6 alternates are chosen and participate in all activities
VIP at NATO Flag Raising Ceremony
Each Student Diplomat and Alternate will attend the Virginia International Tattoo with a parent/guardian
Student Diplomats and Alternates participate in the 62nd Annual Parade of Nations

14. Questions? Norview High School Valedictorian
and Model NATO Challenge scholarship winner,
John Herrick.

15. Applications available online