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| Western Union Foundation's Family Scholarship Program [ $1,000-5,000 ] - Application due: 09/15/2010 |
| Criteria: Designed to help two members of the same family. Scholarships may be used for college/university education, language acquistion classes, technical/skills training, and/or financial literacy. Must be 18, at least one applicant must be born outside of US. Apply at: http://foundation.westernunion.com/ourProgramsScholarships.html |
| Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest [ $10,000 ] - Application due: 09/17/2010 |
| Criteria: The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to college/university and 12th grade students. To be eligible for this contest, you must write an essay between 800 and 1,600 words, double-spaced, on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand's novel, "Atlas Shrugged." Apply at: http://www.aynrand.org/contests/ |
| University Language Photo Contest for High School Students [ $500 ] - Application due: 09/24/2010 |
| Criteria: Submit a photo you’ve taken while visiting a college campus, along with a 200-word description of why that photo represents college to you. You can enter more than once. Apply at: http://www.universitylanguage.com/scholarships/competition/ |
| Cappex A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship [ $1,000 ] - Application due: 09/30/2010 |
| Criteria: Currently enrolled in high school. Write short essay on why you deserve this scholarship. Apply at: http://www.cappex.com/page/account/quickApply.jsp?code=FW_32&scholarshipID=gp |
| "Your Point of View" Contest [ $1,000 ] - Application due: 09/30/2010 |
| Criteria: Would you like High School to be more valuable to you? For students between the ages of 14 and 19. To enter, you must submit an essay or video that illustrates changes that you believe your high school needs. The top ideas and stories will be asked to be part of a feature length documentary and the top 3 submissions will also receive funds towards their education. Apply at: http://www.t2ce.org/T2CE-Home/T2CE-Contests.aspx |
| Shout It Out Scholarship [ $1,000 ] - Application due: 09/30/2010 |
| Criteria: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application. Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic:
“If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?” Apply at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx |
| Wendy’s High School Heisman [ Amount Unknown ] - Application due: 10/02/2010 |
| Criteria: Male and female student athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2010–2011 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one of 27 sports. We want to hear from all student athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen. Apply at: http://www.act.org/wendys/index.html |
| Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest [ $250-$5,000 ] - Application due: 10/31/2010 |
| Criteria: The Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest is open to filmmakers age 19 and younger who are living in the U.S. or its territories (citizenship not required). To qualify, you must submit an original film of four minutes or less addressing the topic: "I'm All for Free Speech, BUT." You must express what kind of speech, if any, you think should be censored, and why. Entries can be videos of any kind, including documentary, animation, experimental, satire, fictional narrative, or music video. Apply at: http://www.ncac.org/yfen |
| Education Mattters $5K Scholarship [ $5,000 ] - Application due: 10/31/2010 |
| Criteria: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application. Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Complete an online scholarship search profile at ScholarshipExperts.com. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Apply at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx |
| The FIRE's - Freedom in Academia- Essay Contest [ $1,000-$5,000 ] - Application due: 11/01/2010 |
| Criteria: U.S. high school students. To be eligible for this award, you must watch two short videos available on the website and write an essay of 700 to 1200 words in response to the videos revolving around free speech and freedom of expression. Apply at: https://www.thefire.org/takeaction/students/essaycontest |
| Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition [ $30,000 ] - Application due: 11/01/2010 |
| Criteria: The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition is open to students in grades 9 through 12 during the 2010- 2011 school year. To enter, you must submit a written and 3- 5 minute audio essay on the following theme: "Does My Generation Have a Role in America s Future?" Apply at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150 |
| Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship [ $5,000 ] - Application due: 11/08/2010 |
| Criteria: Essay describing you unique community service activities. Discussing any of the following subjects: what made you choose/create this project, how did you help the community, how many people were affected by your work, why is community service important to you? Must include a 1 page letter of recommendation. Apply at: See Ms. Mora for an application. |
| Passion for Fashion – Art Institute [ 3,000 for tuition ] - Application due: 11/15/2010 |
| Criteria: 2.0 GPA. The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Scholarship Competition is your chance to earn a fashion scholarship and get moving toward a more fashionable future. Whether you have a passion for design or for the business side of fashion, you’re encouraged to enter in one of the following categories: Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management.
Must submit short essay, orginal design and portfolio. Apply at: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/passion-for-fashion.aspx |
| First Freedom Student Competition [ $2,500 ] - Application due: 11/15/2010 |
| Criteria: The First Freedom Student Competition is a first-semester national essay and video contest. It offers high-school students an opportunity to compete for $2,500 awards as they examine the history and current-day relevance of religious freedom, and then, by written essay or video production, present their evaluation. Topic is available on First Freedom's website. Apply at: http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html |
| NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest [ $1,000 ] - Application due: 12/01/2010 |
| Criteria: The National Rifle Association Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12. To be eligible, you must submit an essay of about 1,000 words on the following topic: The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation. Apply at: http://www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx |
| Big Dig Scholarship [ $3,000 ] - Application due: 12/03/2010 |
| Criteria: You must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that addresses the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2010 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future." You must be a resident of the United States to qualify for this award. Apply at: http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php |
| "Financial Connects" Financial Literacy Award [ $1,000 ] - Application due: 12/17/2010 |
| Criteria: The "Financial Connects" Financial Literacy Award is available to students in grades 6-12, college, and graduate students. To be considered, you must create an original financial literacy video or interactive game that promotes financial literacy and correlates with the Department of Education s financial literacy standards. A one paragraph proposal is required with your submission. Apply at: http://www.netliteracyalliance.org/financial-connects-contest/ |
| Healthy Respect Win-Win Scholarship [ $500-$25,000 ] - Application due: 12/30/2010 |
| Criteria: The Healthy Respect Win-Win Scholarship is open to current high school and college students. What makes you unique? What makes you stand out from the crowd? What attributes do you have that would make others want to emulate you? Tell us or show us and you could win one of several scholarships being offered. Neither merit nor financial need will be considered. The award will be based solely on completion of all required steps. Apply at: http://healthrespect.org/win-win/ |
| The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship: [ $1000.00 ] - Application due: 12/31/2010 |
| Criteria: Open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. A brief personal statement is required. Apply at: http://www.gkscholarship.com/ |
| Top Ten List Scholarship [ $1,000 ] - Application due: 12/31/2010 |
| Criteria: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application. Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic: “Create a ‘top ten list’ of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.” Apply at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx |
| CSU Long Beach President's Scholars Program [ Full tuition and fees including housing ] - Application due: 01/03/2011 |
| Criteria: Students must be valedictorian, or receive National Achievement and National Hispanic Recognition, apply to CSULB by 11/30. Apply at: Presidents Scholars Program at (562) 985-2289 or visit http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/presidents_scholars/index.htm. |
| Gates Millenium Challenge [ Full Scholarship ] - Application due: 01/10/2011 |
| Criteria: 3.3+ GPA; 4 yr college; active in school/community; Hispanic American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or African American. Apply at: http://www.gmsp.org/ |
| California Assoc. of Collectors, Inc. [ $1,500-$2,500 ] - Application due: 01/31/2011 |
| Criteria: Write an essay on the Importance of Establishing Good Credit. Apply at: http://www.cacesf.org |
| Christermon Foundation [ $2,000-5,000 ] - Application due: 02/01/2011 |
| Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded to children, grandchildren, or legal guardians, of persons who currently work FT with, or who are proprietor of, a company holding a valid California liquor, beer or wine license. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail & wholesale grocery establishments, airlines, breweries, wineries, distributors, etc.
Apply at: http://www.christermon.com/scholarship/applications.php |
| National Peace Essay Contest [ $10,000 ] - Application due: 02/01/2011 |
| Criteria: The National Peace Essay Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. This essay contest is intended to promote serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution today and in the future. You must submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words on the following topic: "Governance, Corruption and Conflict". Apply at: http://www.usip.org/national-peace-essay-contest/2010-2011-contest |
| USC Norman Topping [ varies ] - Application due: 02/12/2011 |
| Criteria: Attend USC in Fall 2011, apply for FAFSA and Profile, 2 letters of recommendation. Apply at: www.usc.edu/student-affairs/ntsaf/ |
| Vegetarian Resource Group [ $5,000 ] - Application due: 02/20/2011 |
| Criteria: Promote vegetarianism in school and/or community. Apply at: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm |