The Fountainhead Essay Contest 2012-2013

Description: Must be a junior or senior in high school. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words. Essays may be submitted online or by mail. Please check website for essay question. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.
Amount: $50-$10,000
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue

American Planning Association High School Essay Contest

Criteria: The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and foster increased minority interest in the study of urban planning. Students that intend on enrolling in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, and intend to pursue a career as practicing planners in the public sector, and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $2,000 - $4,000

Website: http://www.planning.org/scholarships/apa/index.htm

Law Enforcement Children Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: The scholarship provides financial assistance for the higher educational needs of the children (natural or adopted) of law enforcement officers. Applicants must be a dependent child of a law enforcement officer (full-time active service, retired, or killed in the line of duty), must be a current high school senior or currently attending a community college or 4-year university, must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.3 or higher (based on a 4.0 system), and must be active in the community through volunteer work.

Amount: These children are eligible to submit an application for the two available scholarships – a first prize, which is a one-time payment in the amount of $1000.00, and a second prize, which is a one-time payment in the amount of $500.00.

Website: http://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2012-Childrens-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Description: Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of five topics for this year's competition book, Emma, by Jane Austen.
Amount: $1,000
Website: http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind The Wheel” Scholarship

Criteria: Must be in Drivers Ed. Grades 9-12. 500 word essay on “what drives you now”.

Amount: Up To $3,500

Website: www.yourturn2apply.com

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Scholarship Contest 2012-2013

Criteria: Take a ten-question multiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print the essay beforehand for reference during testing. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships.

Amount: $1,000 - 4,000

Website: www.afsascholarship.org

Mountain American Credit Union 2012-2013

Criteria: Must be member of MACU or dependent. Another scholarship is available for dependents of members of the Utah Public Employees Association. Based on skill, scholastic ability, financial need, community service and employment plans.

Amount: $1,000-$1,500

Website: http://www.macu.com/home/aboutus/community