Thursday 1 March 2012

College Parent Magazine Scholarship 2012-2013

College Parent Magazine
Award Amount
Minimum: $500 Deadline Date
March 31




Description
The College Parent Magazine Scholarship is available to students who will be attending a U.S. college as a college freshmen. You must submit an essay of 250 words or less addressing the following topic: What was the most valuable way your parents helped you with the college application and selection process? Essays will be judged on relevance, creativity, and clarity, as well as grammar, spelling and structure.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and a submission form.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$5000 Deadline Date
Mar 31 Awards Available
Varies

Description
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is available to high school seniors who will graduate this academic year and plan to attend a public in-state college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree. You must also have a minimum 2.75 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this award.


Additional Information
The online application is available for a six-week period, from February 15 to March 31, 2006. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.



Website
http://www.kfcscholars.org/

Outstanding Students of America Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$1000 Deadline Date
Oct 15 Awards Available
Varies

Description
The Outstanding Students of America Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. To be considered for this award, you must be able to demonstrate outstanding commitment to community and school activities. Additionally, you must submit a 250-word essay highlighting your accomplishments and reasons why you feel that you deserve or need this scholarship.


Additional Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and an application. Note: Purchasing the advertised bibliographic book is not a requirement to receive the award.



Website
http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/

Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest 2012-2013

Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
April 14
Awards Available
5


Description
The Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. This year's essay competition is based on the book, "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins. You must write an essay on one of five selected topics listed on the Web site to be considered for this award.


Additional Information
Please visit the Web site for additional information and essay topics.

Website:

http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html

Sixteenth Annual Poster Contest for High School Students 2012-2013

Award Amount
$100-$1000 Deadline Date
Jan 20 Awards Available
Varies

Description
The Sixteenth Annual High School Poster Contest is open to students from grades 9 through 12. This contest involves students creating a poster with the theme and caption, "You can make a difference," illustrating the idea that one person can change the world for the better. Each poster must be the work of only one student and the poster concept, design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering the competition. Posters must be 15 x 20 inches in size, including border or mat if used. If charcoal or pastel is used, the poster must be either laminated or covered with clear plastic. On the back of the poster, the following must be included: the student's name, street address, town, state and zip code, home phone number, school, school address, grade and e-mail address (if available). Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit. The judges' decisions are final. All entries become the property of the Christophers and no posters will be returned.

National Vocabulary Championship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$40000 Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies

Description
The National Vocabulary Championship is open to high school students who are between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. To qualify, you must attend a participating school (see website) or complete the National Qualifying Exam, being offered during the month of November. Fifty finalists will win a trip to the National Vocabulary Championship Finals in March to compete for $40,000 towards college tuition.


Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional .


Website Address

http://www.winwithwords.com

Brickfish Family and Friends Photo Campaign Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$50-$350 Deadline Date
May 27 Awards Available
6

Description
The Brickfish Family and Friends Photo Campaign Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. You must submit your best family or friends photo to be eligible for this award.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.



Website Address

http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/FamilyFriendsPhotoCampaign?tab=1&=CS_Fastweb_familyfriends
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