…I was the First Astronaut to set foot on another Planet? Competition

Who can enter this WHAT IF? Competition?

You can enter if you are in 1st through 5th grade (10 years old or younger). Please note that answers must be submitted in English.

WHAT IF I win?

The winners of the WHAT IF? competition will win the following:

1. There will be a 1st and 2nd place winner in each of these categories. Click here for a picture and description of the prizes.
   • 1st-2nd  Grade Entries
     • 1st place – Star Theatre 2
     • 2nd place – Mars Mission Lego set Mini Robot and MT-31 Trike
   • 3rd-5th  Grade Entries
     • 1st place – LEGO Discovery: Mission to Mars
     • 2nd place – One Year Subscription to National Geographic Kids Magazine
2. All winners will be listed on Anousheh’s web site with their ideas and their photo, if provided.
3. All winners will be invited to participate in an awards dinner in their honor with Anousheh. This dinner will be held in the Dallas, Texas area. (Please note: Transportation and accommodations will not be provided)

WHAT IF I decide to enter? What is the competition?

Read the instructions below and send your ideas to tell Anousheh what you think! You can include pictures and drawings if you’d like but you don’t have to. Remember there are NO dumb ideas! Please note that all answers must be submitted in English.

WHAT IF you were the first astronaut to set foot on another planet?
Write one of these two letters as though you are writing them to your friends or relatives:

1. Describe your trip to the planet
2. Describe the planet you are visiting.

How do I enter?

You need to download the Registration Form and fill it out.  Send the Registration Form along with your letters and drawings, if you have them, to Anousheh either by email or by mail.

1. Email
   You can email your Registration Form and entry to Anousheh at info@ahoora.org
   Please write “WHAT IF??” for the subject of your message
   
   
2. Mail
   You can mail your Registration Form and entry to Anousheh at this address

Ahoora Foundation
Attn: WHAT IF? 
6101 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093

What is the deadline?

You must have your Registration Form and entry into Anousheh by August 1, 2008!

When will the winners be announced?

The winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 on the Education section of Anousheh’s website.  If you are a winner, we will also attempt to let you know by mail or a call.

WHAT IF I have questions? How do I get them answered?

Email your questions to info@ahoora.org. Anousheh and her team will help you get them answered as quickly as possible.

Click here to download a printable version of these instructions.