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.
Showing posts with label High School Scholarships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label High School Scholarships. Show all posts
Thursday, 1 March 2012
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/
$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/
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
$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.
$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.
Brickfish "Be a Milk Rock Star with Rascal Flatts!" Scholarship 2012 - 2013
Award Amount
$50-$250 Deadline Date
April 15 Awards Available
10
Description
The Brickfish "Be a Milk Rock Star with Rascal Flatts!" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. You must submit a video of you singing a Rascal Flatts song to be eligible for this award.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and entry requirements.
Website Address
http://www.brickfish.com/Entertainment/RascalFlatts?tab=1&=fastmilk
$50-$250 Deadline Date
April 15 Awards Available
10
Description
The Brickfish "Be a Milk Rock Star with Rascal Flatts!" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. You must submit a video of you singing a Rascal Flatts song to be eligible for this award.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and entry requirements.
Website Address
http://www.brickfish.com/Entertainment/RascalFlatts?tab=1&=fastmilk
Youth Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Award Amount
$2500-$4000 Deadline Date
Nov 26 Awards Available
Varies
Description
The Youth Foundation Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited four-year United States college of university. You must have a B+ or better grade average and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Additional Information
Please visit the Web site provided for additional information.
Website
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/
$2500-$4000 Deadline Date
Nov 26 Awards Available
Varies
Description
The Youth Foundation Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited four-year United States college of university. You must have a B+ or better grade average and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Additional Information
Please visit the Web site provided for additional information.
Website
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/
American Heroes - U.S. Military Challenge 2012-2013
Award Amount
$250 Awards Available
Varies Type of Award
Scholarship
Description
The American Heroes - U.S. Military Challenge is available to high school and college students in the United States. This is a scholarship based on what you know about the brave men and women that make up the United States Military. It is an overview of all branches of the military, training, education, weapons, and history. Each week the quiz will consist of 15-20 questions.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and a list of quiz dates.
$250 Awards Available
Varies Type of Award
Scholarship
Description
The American Heroes - U.S. Military Challenge is available to high school and college students in the United States. This is a scholarship based on what you know about the brave men and women that make up the United States Military. It is an overview of all branches of the military, training, education, weapons, and history. Each week the quiz will consist of 15-20 questions.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and a list of quiz dates.
The Christophers "You Can Make A Difference" Poster Contest 2012-2013
Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Jan 20 Awards Available
8
Description
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to interpret the theme, "You Can Make a Difference," in an original poster.
Posters must include the statement "You Can Make a Difference", be 15 x 20 inches in size, be the work of one student, and poster concept and design in addition to all photographs and artwork must be the original work of the student.
All posters must include a completed entry form attached to the back. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit.
Write or email The Christophers' Youth Coordinator for entry forms and more information.
*Please specify your interest in The Christophers Poster Contest.
Website Address
http://www.christophers.org
$1,000 Deadline Date
Jan 20 Awards Available
8
Description
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to interpret the theme, "You Can Make a Difference," in an original poster.
Posters must include the statement "You Can Make a Difference", be 15 x 20 inches in size, be the work of one student, and poster concept and design in addition to all photographs and artwork must be the original work of the student.
All posters must include a completed entry form attached to the back. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality and artistic merit.
Write or email The Christophers' Youth Coordinator for entry forms and more information.
*Please specify your interest in The Christophers Poster Contest.
Website Address
http://www.christophers.org
Herman and Katherine Peters Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Award Amount
$5,000 Deadline Date
Jan 05 Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
The Herman and Katherine Peters Foundation Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be majoring in environmental science, forestry, conservation, education (primary and secondary) or religious studies/instruction.
If you are majoring in education or religious studies/instruction, you must be attending a Christian college in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado to be eligible. If you are majoring in environmental science, forestry or conservation, you must attend a college in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado to be eligible.
A personal essay of 300 words or less, one writing sample, your high school transcripts, letters of recommendation and a fully completed application will be required.
For an application, please e-mail your request to sleonard@petersfoundation.org.
$5,000 Deadline Date
Jan 05 Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
The Herman and Katherine Peters Foundation Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be majoring in environmental science, forestry, conservation, education (primary and secondary) or religious studies/instruction.
If you are majoring in education or religious studies/instruction, you must be attending a Christian college in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado to be eligible. If you are majoring in environmental science, forestry or conservation, you must attend a college in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado to be eligible.
A personal essay of 300 words or less, one writing sample, your high school transcripts, letters of recommendation and a fully completed application will be required.
For an application, please e-mail your request to sleonard@petersfoundation.org.
America's Junior Miss Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Award Amount
Varies Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies
Description
The mission of America's Junior Miss is to emphasize education by providing scholarship opportunities to outstanding, college-bound high school girls, and to encourage personal development in all young people. Participants in the program begin at the local levels of competition and compete in 5 categories: scholastics, interview, fitness, talent and self-expression. Scholarships are awarded at all levels of competition and increase in value at each level. Those who advance to the state level have an opportunity to advance to the national program, which is held in June each year in Mobile, Alabama.
Since 1958, AJM has awarded more than $90 million in cash scholarships. Local and state scholarship awards varied.
For more information, visit us online at http://www.ajm.org and sign up for an account. You will be contacted by someone in your area who can provide you with more information.
Requirements: Females who are upcoming high school seniors are eligible for the program. Participants must be a U.S. citizen and must have never been married or pregnant.
Website Address
http://www.ajm.org
Varies Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies
Description
The mission of America's Junior Miss is to emphasize education by providing scholarship opportunities to outstanding, college-bound high school girls, and to encourage personal development in all young people. Participants in the program begin at the local levels of competition and compete in 5 categories: scholastics, interview, fitness, talent and self-expression. Scholarships are awarded at all levels of competition and increase in value at each level. Those who advance to the state level have an opportunity to advance to the national program, which is held in June each year in Mobile, Alabama.
Since 1958, AJM has awarded more than $90 million in cash scholarships. Local and state scholarship awards varied.
For more information, visit us online at http://www.ajm.org and sign up for an account. You will be contacted by someone in your area who can provide you with more information.
Requirements: Females who are upcoming high school seniors are eligible for the program. Participants must be a U.S. citizen and must have never been married or pregnant.
Website Address
http://www.ajm.org
Brickfish "Design a T-Shirt for Honest Foods!" Scholarship 2012-2013
Award Amount
$250-$500 Deadline Date
April 30 Awards Available
2
Description
The Brickfish "Design a T-Shirt for Honest Foods!" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. You must submit a design for a t-shirt for the Honest Foods company to be eligible for this award.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and entry requirements.
Website Address
http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/HonestFoodsTshirtDesign?tab=1&=fasthonest
$250-$500 Deadline Date
April 30 Awards Available
2
Description
The Brickfish "Design a T-Shirt for Honest Foods!" Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. You must submit a design for a t-shirt for the Honest Foods company to be eligible for this award.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and entry requirements.
Website Address
http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/HonestFoodsTshirtDesign?tab=1&=fasthonest
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Award Amount
$1000 Deadline Date
Feb 28 Awards Available
30
Scholarship Description
Students interested in the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program should apply online. No paper application is available. Please do not send written correspondence requesting details or an application.
U.S. Bank awards 30 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in the coming spring who are planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university in the fall.
Website Address
http://usbank.com/studentbanking
$1000 Deadline Date
Feb 28 Awards Available
30
Scholarship Description
Students interested in the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program should apply online. No paper application is available. Please do not send written correspondence requesting details or an application.
U.S. Bank awards 30 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in the coming spring who are planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university in the fall.
Website Address
http://usbank.com/studentbanking
Brickfish "Off Road Nation" Contest 2012-2013
Award Amount
$100 - $500 Deadline Date
Sept 04 Awards Available
5
Scholarship Description
The Brickfish "Off Road Nation" Contest is open to students who are at least 13 years of age or older and residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). To be eligible for this award, you must create and upload a video or a photo of your off-road activity.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Website Address
http://www.brickfish.com/Sports/OffRoadNation?tab=entries&=EC_OffRoadNation_260_Fast_OffRoadNation
$100 - $500 Deadline Date
Sept 04 Awards Available
5
Scholarship Description
The Brickfish "Off Road Nation" Contest is open to students who are at least 13 years of age or older and residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). To be eligible for this award, you must create and upload a video or a photo of your off-road activity.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Website Address
http://www.brickfish.com/Sports/OffRoadNation?tab=entries&=EC_OffRoadNation_260_Fast_OffRoadNation
McKelvey Entrepreneurial Foundation 2012-2013
Award Amount
$10,000 Deadline Date
Jan 15 Awards Available
100
Scholarship Description
The McKelvey Foundation will award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs across the country. The Foundation will distribute up to $10,000 per year for each of the four years to any accredited four year college within the United States.
If you are a current business owner and a senior in a public or private high school or home study program in the United States, you may be eligible. The selection criteria requires:
Owned and operated a business (for profit or non-profit) for at least 1 year
Have at least one paid employee, either full time or part time
Have sales revenue (not required for non-profit)
Website Address
http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org
$10,000 Deadline Date
Jan 15 Awards Available
100
Scholarship Description
The McKelvey Foundation will award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs across the country. The Foundation will distribute up to $10,000 per year for each of the four years to any accredited four year college within the United States.
If you are a current business owner and a senior in a public or private high school or home study program in the United States, you may be eligible. The selection criteria requires:
Owned and operated a business (for profit or non-profit) for at least 1 year
Have at least one paid employee, either full time or part time
Have sales revenue (not required for non-profit)
Website Address
http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org
Help Santa Find the Perfect Real Tree Contest 2012-2013
Award Amount
$5000-$10000 Deadline Date
Dec 31 Awards Available
Description
The Help Santa Find the Perfect Real Tree Contest is open to students 18 years of age or younger who display a real Christmas tree (not artificial) in their home. You must submit a picture of your real Christmas tree along with a story about why the tree is special to you. To be considered, you must be a resident of the United States. In addition to a scholarship prize, winners may receive an all-expense paid trip for four to Orlando, Florida, or an all-expense paid trip for four to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Website
http://www.christmastree.org/home.cfm
$5000-$10000 Deadline Date
Dec 31 Awards Available
Description
The Help Santa Find the Perfect Real Tree Contest is open to students 18 years of age or younger who display a real Christmas tree (not artificial) in their home. You must submit a picture of your real Christmas tree along with a story about why the tree is special to you. To be considered, you must be a resident of the United States. In addition to a scholarship prize, winners may receive an all-expense paid trip for four to Orlando, Florida, or an all-expense paid trip for four to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Website
http://www.christmastree.org/home.cfm
Bank of America Student Leaders 2012-2013
Award Amount
Varies Deadline Date
Feb 28 Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
Bank of America Student Leaders get to participate in an all-expense paid Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. during the week of July 13-18. This program will provide you with valuable perspective on many civic, social and business partnerships within the community.
The combination of internship experience at a nonprofit and leadership development through the Bank of America Student Leadership Summit will develop your skills and strengthen your understanding as you continue to engage in building your communities.
Bank of America Student Leader Scholarship applicants must:
Currently be a junior or senior in high school
Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC in July
Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization
Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (U.S. Markets)
Be a student in good standing at his/her school
Applications will be accepted from January 1st to February 28th annually.
Website Address
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
Varies Deadline Date
Feb 28 Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
Bank of America Student Leaders get to participate in an all-expense paid Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. during the week of July 13-18. This program will provide you with valuable perspective on many civic, social and business partnerships within the community.
The combination of internship experience at a nonprofit and leadership development through the Bank of America Student Leadership Summit will develop your skills and strengthen your understanding as you continue to engage in building your communities.
Bank of America Student Leader Scholarship applicants must:
Currently be a junior or senior in high school
Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC in July
Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization
Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (U.S. Markets)
Be a student in good standing at his/her school
Applications will be accepted from January 1st to February 28th annually.
Website Address
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award 2012-2013
Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Feb 11 Awards Available
400
Scholarship Description
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. The scholarships recognize and honor the students who receive them and provide financial assistance to both the students and their parents who must finance higher education. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 1,538 scholarships to graduating high-school seniors totaling $1,609,000.
Each year the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will grant at least 400 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards nationwide in the amount of $1,000 each.
These awards are non-renewable and are not based on financial need. Scholarship recipients must enroll as full-time students in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded and must continue in school for the entire academic year without interruption, barring illness, emergency or military service. Scholarship recipients may not defer their award for any reason. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award will be applied to educational expenses at any accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the United States. A recipient may transfer from one school to another and retain the award.
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., a firm that specializes in administering sponsored scholarship programs. This assures complete impartiality in the selection of recipients and maintains a high level of professionalism in dealing with students, parents, high schools and colleges.
Apply online at http://www.nfib.com/yea beginning November 12, 2012 thru February 11, 2013
Website Address
http://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html?WT.mc_id=YEA
$1,000 Deadline Date
Feb 11 Awards Available
400
Scholarship Description
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. The scholarships recognize and honor the students who receive them and provide financial assistance to both the students and their parents who must finance higher education. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 1,538 scholarships to graduating high-school seniors totaling $1,609,000.
Each year the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will grant at least 400 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards nationwide in the amount of $1,000 each.
These awards are non-renewable and are not based on financial need. Scholarship recipients must enroll as full-time students in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded and must continue in school for the entire academic year without interruption, barring illness, emergency or military service. Scholarship recipients may not defer their award for any reason. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award will be applied to educational expenses at any accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the United States. A recipient may transfer from one school to another and retain the award.
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., a firm that specializes in administering sponsored scholarship programs. This assures complete impartiality in the selection of recipients and maintains a high level of professionalism in dealing with students, parents, high schools and colleges.
Apply online at http://www.nfib.com/yea beginning November 12, 2012 thru February 11, 2013
Website Address
http://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html?WT.mc_id=YEA
Hays C. Kirby Memorial Scholarship 2012 - 2013
Award Amount
$5,000 Deadline Date
March 14 Awards Available
1
Scholarship Description
This contest is open to all students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school out of the country. Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th—12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial school, or a home study program. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Recent high-school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the "deadline" of the current contest falls within 12 months after graduation.
Objective:
Write an essay and focus on the theme (see website for details), which includes the history and purpose of observance; as well as, how you intend to honor our flag. Essays will be evaluated and assigned points of equal value based on the following criteria:
Demonstrated Knowledge of the Origin of the Stated theme, Theme Development, Clarity of Ideas, and Mechanics (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.)
How to Enter:
All entries must be submitted electronically by Sunday, March 14 No exceptions will be made for late entries.
send via email to: scholarship@JoeFoss.com
Essay Title: "I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag..."
Contest Rules:
1. The essay MUST be the contestant’s original work. (Finalists’ essays will be scanned for plagiarism)
2. Contestants may enter one time only. (Per contest)
3. Essays must be a 1500 word minimum. (Cover page, title and footnotes do not contribute to the overall word count - 1499 word count is not acceptable - all rules are firm)
4. Quotations may be used sparingly and sources must be plainly identified.
5. All entries must be double spaced, and in English.
6. Contestants may not identify themselves, their schools, cities, or state within the essay.
7. Contestants must demonstrate knowledge of the origin and the impact of the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. Entry must be received by the stated deadline as indicated above. Electronic entries must be sent in MS Word file as an attachment. Do not copy either the text of the essay or the cover sheet into the body of the email.
9. The cover sheet is to be part of the attached essay, not a separate attachment.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to apply.
Website
http://www.joefoss.com/
$5,000 Deadline Date
March 14 Awards Available
1
Scholarship Description
This contest is open to all students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school out of the country. Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th—12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial school, or a home study program. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Recent high-school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the "deadline" of the current contest falls within 12 months after graduation.
Objective:
Write an essay and focus on the theme (see website for details), which includes the history and purpose of observance; as well as, how you intend to honor our flag. Essays will be evaluated and assigned points of equal value based on the following criteria:
Demonstrated Knowledge of the Origin of the Stated theme, Theme Development, Clarity of Ideas, and Mechanics (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.)
How to Enter:
All entries must be submitted electronically by Sunday, March 14 No exceptions will be made for late entries.
send via email to: scholarship@JoeFoss.com
Essay Title: "I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag..."
Contest Rules:
1. The essay MUST be the contestant’s original work. (Finalists’ essays will be scanned for plagiarism)
2. Contestants may enter one time only. (Per contest)
3. Essays must be a 1500 word minimum. (Cover page, title and footnotes do not contribute to the overall word count - 1499 word count is not acceptable - all rules are firm)
4. Quotations may be used sparingly and sources must be plainly identified.
5. All entries must be double spaced, and in English.
6. Contestants may not identify themselves, their schools, cities, or state within the essay.
7. Contestants must demonstrate knowledge of the origin and the impact of the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. Entry must be received by the stated deadline as indicated above. Electronic entries must be sent in MS Word file as an attachment. Do not copy either the text of the essay or the cover sheet into the body of the email.
9. The cover sheet is to be part of the attached essay, not a separate attachment.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to apply.
Website
http://www.joefoss.com/
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship 2012-2013
Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Dec 31 Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is 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. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to apply.
Website
http://www.gkscholarship.com/
$1,000 Deadline Date
Dec 31 Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is 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. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to apply.
Website
http://www.gkscholarship.com/
JFI - Veteran's Day Scholarship Contest 2012-2013
Award Amount
$5,000 Deadline Date
Nov 14 Awards Available
1
Scholarship Description
This contest is open to all students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States. Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th—12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial, or home-study program. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students studying with-in the United States. Recent high school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the “deadline” of the current contest falls with-in a 12-month calendar after graduation
Objective:
Write an essay and focus on the theme (see website for details), which include the history, and purpose of observance; as well as, how you intend to observe this day. Essays will be evaluated and assigned points of equal value based on the following criteria:
Demonstrated Knowledge of the Origin of the Stated theme,
Theme Development,
Clarity of Ideas,
and Mechanics (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.)
How to Enter:
All entries must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Friday November 14, 2008. No exceptions will be made to late entries. Please mail any entries to the following address
The JOE FOSS Institute
Scholarship Program
14415 N. 73rd Street #109
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
or send via email to: scholarships@JFIWeb.org
Contest Rules:
1. The essay MUST be the contestant’s original work. (Finalists’ essay will be scanned for plagiarism)
2. Contestants may enter one time only. (Per contest)
3. Essays must be a 1500 word minimum. (Title and footnotes do not contribute to the overall word count)
4. Quotations may be used sparingly if sources are plainly identified. (Quotations must be used for support, and should not be used in place of your original work)
5. All entries must be typewritten, double spaced and in English.
6. Contestants may not identify themselves, their schools, cities, or state with-in the essay.
7. Contestants must demonstrate knowledge of the origin and the impact of the subject theme.
8. Entry must be postmarked, or electronically received by the stated deadline as indicated above. Electronic entries must be sent in MS Word file as an attachment.
Website Address
http://www.jfiweb.org/foss/
$5,000 Deadline Date
Nov 14 Awards Available
1
Scholarship Description
This contest is open to all students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States. Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th—12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial, or home-study program. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students studying with-in the United States. Recent high school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the “deadline” of the current contest falls with-in a 12-month calendar after graduation
Objective:
Write an essay and focus on the theme (see website for details), which include the history, and purpose of observance; as well as, how you intend to observe this day. Essays will be evaluated and assigned points of equal value based on the following criteria:
Demonstrated Knowledge of the Origin of the Stated theme,
Theme Development,
Clarity of Ideas,
and Mechanics (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.)
How to Enter:
All entries must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Friday November 14, 2008. No exceptions will be made to late entries. Please mail any entries to the following address
The JOE FOSS Institute
Scholarship Program
14415 N. 73rd Street #109
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
or send via email to: scholarships@JFIWeb.org
Contest Rules:
1. The essay MUST be the contestant’s original work. (Finalists’ essay will be scanned for plagiarism)
2. Contestants may enter one time only. (Per contest)
3. Essays must be a 1500 word minimum. (Title and footnotes do not contribute to the overall word count)
4. Quotations may be used sparingly if sources are plainly identified. (Quotations must be used for support, and should not be used in place of your original work)
5. All entries must be typewritten, double spaced and in English.
6. Contestants may not identify themselves, their schools, cities, or state with-in the essay.
7. Contestants must demonstrate knowledge of the origin and the impact of the subject theme.
8. Entry must be postmarked, or electronically received by the stated deadline as indicated above. Electronic entries must be sent in MS Word file as an attachment.
Website Address
http://www.jfiweb.org/foss/
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