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/
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Thursday, 1 March 2012
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
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/
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
Ashley Marie Easterbrook Scholarship 2012-2013
Award Amount
$1,500 Deadline Date
Mar 30 Awards Available
1
Scholarship Description
Applicant must currently be a high school (or home schooled) student in the United States, graduating in the coming Spring.
Applicant Qualifications:
Cumulative 4-year Grade Point Average between 3.50 and 3.74. (Unweighted)
Transcript verifying GPA must be included.
Student should be attending an accredited 4-year University or College.
Each applicant must submit an application. Application includes a document providing background information, a 500 word essay and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator. This recommendation letter is to focus on two subjects: 1) how the student is viewed by other students and 2) how the student is viewed by the teaching staff.
Applications will be accepted between January 1 and March 30 each year. We can not accept applications outside of these dates. Postmarks will be used as verification of date. Please plan accordingly.
Website Address
http://www.ashleysdream.org/
$1,500 Deadline Date
Mar 30 Awards Available
1
Scholarship Description
Applicant must currently be a high school (or home schooled) student in the United States, graduating in the coming Spring.
Applicant Qualifications:
Cumulative 4-year Grade Point Average between 3.50 and 3.74. (Unweighted)
Transcript verifying GPA must be included.
Student should be attending an accredited 4-year University or College.
Each applicant must submit an application. Application includes a document providing background information, a 500 word essay and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator. This recommendation letter is to focus on two subjects: 1) how the student is viewed by other students and 2) how the student is viewed by the teaching staff.
Applications will be accepted between January 1 and March 30 each year. We can not accept applications outside of these dates. Postmarks will be used as verification of date. Please plan accordingly.
Website Address
http://www.ashleysdream.org/
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
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest 2012-2013
Award Amount
$18,000 Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students.
Who is eligible?
- all contestants must be students under the age of 20 years on the date of the National Contest
- must be enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school)
- citizens or lawful residents of the United States
Prizes:
1st place - $18,000
2nd place - $16,000
3rd place - $14,000
Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of teh National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who advances to and participates in the second round but does not advance to the Final Round, will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.
Scholarships are awarded by the National Organization of The American Legion. Each Department (State) organization of The American Legion may certify one contestant into the National Contest.
For dates and information about the Oratorical Contest in your state, contact your local American Legion Post or State Headquarters
Website Address
http://www.legion.org
$18,000 Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies
Scholarship Description
The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students.
Who is eligible?
- all contestants must be students under the age of 20 years on the date of the National Contest
- must be enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school)
- citizens or lawful residents of the United States
Prizes:
1st place - $18,000
2nd place - $16,000
3rd place - $14,000
Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of teh National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who advances to and participates in the second round but does not advance to the Final Round, will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.
Scholarships are awarded by the National Organization of The American Legion. Each Department (State) organization of The American Legion may certify one contestant into the National Contest.
For dates and information about the Oratorical Contest in your state, contact your local American Legion Post or State Headquarters
Website Address
http://www.legion.org
Frame My Future Scholarship 2012-2013
Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Mar 06 Awards Available
5
Scholarship Description
"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest
Enter from October 18, 2011 to March 6, 2012
What is your vision for yourself after college? Church Hill Classics and diplomaframe.com want to help you frame your future and attain your dreams. So, show us what your future looks like!
We will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to five "success-driven" students to help them reach their vision.
Here is how you enter to win:
Use an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper to create and share with us what you want to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. You can use this space to create a photograph, essay, collage, drawing, painting, or any "creation". Use the space in any way you desire to communicate: This is how I "Frame My Future".
Enter from October 18, 2011 to March 6, 2012. Each week we will post submissions on our Church Hill Classics page on Facebook, where the public can view entries and contestants can check out the competition.
The top 24 finalists will be announced by Church Hill Classics on April 15, 2009. Then, the "top 5" scholarship winners will be chosen by popular voteWebsite Address
http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/705_frame_my_future_scholarship.cfm
$1,000 Deadline Date
Mar 06 Awards Available
5
Scholarship Description
"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest
Enter from October 18, 2011 to March 6, 2012
What is your vision for yourself after college? Church Hill Classics and diplomaframe.com want to help you frame your future and attain your dreams. So, show us what your future looks like!
We will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to five "success-driven" students to help them reach their vision.
Here is how you enter to win:
Use an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper to create and share with us what you want to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. You can use this space to create a photograph, essay, collage, drawing, painting, or any "creation". Use the space in any way you desire to communicate: This is how I "Frame My Future".
Enter from October 18, 2011 to March 6, 2012. Each week we will post submissions on our Church Hill Classics page on Facebook, where the public can view entries and contestants can check out the competition.
The top 24 finalists will be announced by Church Hill Classics on April 15, 2009. Then, the "top 5" scholarship winners will be chosen by popular voteWebsite Address
http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/705_frame_my_future_scholarship.cfm
JFI - Independence Day Essay Competition 2012-2013
Award Amount
$5,000 Deadline Date
Aug 31 Awards Available
1
Description
Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th–12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial, or home-study program in the United States. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. The Institute is offering a $5,000 scholarship for a university, community college, vocational, or technical school of the recipient’s choice. The recipient’s school and/or teacher may also be eligible for cash prizes. Previous JFI scholarship recipients are not eligible.
For the complete official Guidelines visit the Scholarship page at http://www.JFIweb.org
HOW TO ENTER
Write a 1,500 word essay and focus clearly on the theme, “Independence Day - My Personal Day of Gratitude" All entries must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Friday, August 29, 2008.
The Joe Foss Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration of integrity, public service, patriotism, and an appreciation of America’s freedoms. For more information on the Institute or the available scholarships, call (480) 348-0316.
Website Address
scholarship@jfiweb.org
$5,000 Deadline Date
Aug 31 Awards Available
1
Description
Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th–12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial, or home-study program in the United States. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. The Institute is offering a $5,000 scholarship for a university, community college, vocational, or technical school of the recipient’s choice. The recipient’s school and/or teacher may also be eligible for cash prizes. Previous JFI scholarship recipients are not eligible.
For the complete official Guidelines visit the Scholarship page at http://www.JFIweb.org
HOW TO ENTER
Write a 1,500 word essay and focus clearly on the theme, “Independence Day - My Personal Day of Gratitude" All entries must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Friday, August 29, 2008.
The Joe Foss Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration of integrity, public service, patriotism, and an appreciation of America’s freedoms. For more information on the Institute or the available scholarships, call (480) 348-0316.
Website Address
scholarship@jfiweb.org
Sterling Honorary Award 2012-2013
Award Amount
$100 Deadline Date
Nov 26 Awards Available
Varies
Description
The Sterling Honorary Award is open to high school and undergraduate students. An essay of 300- to 400-words of why you are deserving of this scholarship is required. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality and relevance to the topic.
Additional Information
Deadline is November 26, 2006 at 5 PM Central Standard Time. When submitting entries via email, please place "The Sterling Honorary Award" in the subject line. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Website
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$100 Deadline Date
Nov 26 Awards Available
Varies
Description
The Sterling Honorary Award is open to high school and undergraduate students. An essay of 300- to 400-words of why you are deserving of this scholarship is required. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality and relevance to the topic.
Additional Information
Deadline is November 26, 2006 at 5 PM Central Standard Time. When submitting entries via email, please place "The Sterling Honorary Award" in the subject line. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Website
Click here to visit the site
Saturday, 25 February 2012
L. RON HUBBARD ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE
Description: Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. No entry fee. Judging by professional artists. An entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two.
Award: 3 @ $500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5000 additional annual prize.
Website: www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
CUTEST PET CONTEST 2012-2013
Description: Quarterly contest. Submit your photo of your pet. The type of pet doesn’t matter.
Award: $1000.
Website: http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/
Website: http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/
DOSOMETHING.ORG
Description: DoSomething.org Campaign Scholarships reward teens for participating in one of Do Something's monthly campaigns and recognizes everyday teens who are taking action and making a difference in their community—and catapult them into lifelong civic leaders.
Website: www.dosomething.org/scholarships
LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY
Description: Submit a poem of 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant and not be entered in any other concurrent contest. Only one poem per poet during any 90 day span. Four contests per year (June, September, December, March. Each quarter will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and the Editor’s Choice Selection. Award: $100 - $500
Website: www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
CAPPEX.COM
Description: Complete the on-line profile and become eligible for several different scholarships.
Award: Award amounts vary.
Website: http://www.cappex.com/
COLLEGE PROWLER
Description: Fill out an on-line form for a chance at $2000. Winner selected randomly. (Awarded monthly).
Award: $2000
Website: ://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
COMMON KNOWLEDGE
Description: Several different on-line quizzes on different subjects. Quizzes are made up of 15 to 25 multiple choice questions. Quizzes are added monthly.
Award: Awards are between $250 and $2500.
Website: http://www.cksf.org/
ANYCOLLEGE.COM
Description: Fill out the short on-line survey and you will automatically be entered to win a scholarship through quarterly random drawings.
Award: $1500
Website: http://www.anycollege.com/
United health foundation diverse scholars initiative
Description: The United Health Foundation has established a scholarship program open to students attending one of the 39 United Negro College Fund colleges or universities. To be eligible students must be planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree that will lead to a career in the health field. Eligible majors include Allied Health, Biology, Biomedical Research, Chemistry, Dietetics, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Public Health.
Amount: Up to $5,000
USCA- Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
Description: Seniors who plan to become a school counselor or public education teacher. Write an essay about a school counselor who has had a positive effect/influence on you and your school success.
Amount: $500.00
Website: Available later this fall at www.utschoolcounselor.org
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