| SCHOLARSHIP |
CONTACT |
OPEN TO |
AMOUNT |
DESCRIPTION |
DUE |
| AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST |
www.legion.org |
Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr |
$1,500 |
Contest purpose is to encourage development of a greater understanding of the US constitution and help develop leadership, speaking, and analytical skills. |
February |
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON GENERALS |
www.washingtongenerals.org |
Grades 9 - 12 |
$500 |
Essay contest. Describe what you believe are the 3 most important dates in Washington State history. |
N/A |
| AYN RAND INSTITUTE "ANTHEM" ESSAY CONTEST |
www.aynrand.org |
Fr, Jr |
$50-10,000 |
Applicant must demonstrate outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Ayn Rand's "Fountainhead". See website for essay topic choices and details. |
March |
| AYN RAND INSTITUTE "ANTHEM" ESSAY CONTEST |
www.aynrand.org |
Fr, Jr |
$50-10,000 |
Applicant must demonstrate outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Ayn Rand's "Fountainhead". See website for essay topic choices and details. |
March |
AYN RAND INSTITUTE "FOUNTANHEAD" ESSAY CONTEST |
www.aynrand.org |
Jr, Sr |
$30-2,000 |
Applicant must demonstrate outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Ayn Rand's novelette "Anthem." See website for essay topic choices and details. |
April |
| AYN RAND INSTITUTE "FOUNTANHEAD" ESSAY CONTEST |
www.aynrand.org |
Jr, Sr |
$30-2,000 |
Applicant must demonstrate outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Ayn Rand's novelette "Anthem." See website for essay topic choices and details. |
April |
| COMMON KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION |
www.cksf.org |
Grades 9 - 12 |
$100-$500 |
Competition in the biology portion of the High School Internet Challenge (HSIC). National academic quiz program, online tournament-style competition. Scholarships awarded to the top scoring students in grades 9-12. |
N/A
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| FIRESIDE CATHOLIC PUBLISHING ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP |
www.firesidecatholic.com |
Top religion student |
$1,000 |
See website, application information online. |
12/19/2008 |
| First Freedom Center |
www.firstfreedom.org |
9th - 12th grade |
$750 - $3,000 |
Essay contest examining the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today. |
11/24/2008 |
| GARAVENTA AWARD |
See Counselor |
Jr |
$250-1,000 |
Essay contest open to juniors at Catholic high schools in Washington and Oregon. Four best essays from each school will be submitted for consideration to judges at University of Portland. Topic: A Moment of Revelation" See material in counseling center for details. |
2/1/2009 |
| GILDA'S CLUB SEATTLE |
www.gildasclubseattle.org |
Grades 9 - 12 |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
Writing contest. Topic: It's Always Something. If you have survived cancer, watched as a family member dealt with cancer, watched someone your own age go through cancer, or have ever wondered what it would be like to live with cancer, write a 500 - 2,000 word essay. |
N/A |
| JOHN F KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST |
www.jfkcontest.org |
Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr |
$500-5,000 |
In less than 1,000 words write an essay that is original, creative, and demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. |
January |
| MENSA SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST |
http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/
Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1 |
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See website for details |
January |
| NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST |
www.usip.org/npec |
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See website for details |
February |
| OPRAH'S NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST |
www.oprah.com/bookclub |
Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr |
Varies |
Write an essay of 1,000 words or less on a book chosen by the book club. Check website. |
February |
| ORDER OF THE SONS OF ITALY LEADERSHIP GRANT COMPETITION |
www.osia.org |
Italian descent |
$5,000- 25,000 |
See website for details |
February |
SCHUBMEHL-PREIN PRIZE FOR BEST ESSAY |
Google search Schubmehl-Prein Prize |
HS Jr; complete and submit essay |
$250-1,000 |
Awarded for best analysis of the social impact of a particular aspect of computing technology. Topic this year: What should be the ethical and legal responsibilities of the providers and the users of resources such as Facebook, YouTube and blogs? |
May |
| SKIRBAL ESSAY CONTEST |
635 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90005-2511 |
Jr, Sr |
$100-5,000 |
50 awards, including grand prize of $5,000. Open to students in western states in grades 10-12. Enter by writing a 3-4 page paper on a current topic. Write to address provided for additional information. |
March |
