name
2nd Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest
deadline
1/15/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$10,000 (1)
description
The 2nd Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest is open to high school, college, and graduate students. Applicants are asked to design the front of a greeting card that could be sold as an actual card in our line. Designs may consist of original photographs, artwork, and/or computer graphics. The student with the winning design will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and his or her design will be made into a greeting card to be sold on our website.
major
year
requirements
name
ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
deadline
6/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (2)
description
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is pleased to announce the continuing annual competition for the George Watt Memorial Essay prizes. ALBA awards prizes for the best essays about the Spanish Civil War, the global anti-fascist political or cultural struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936-1938.
At least two prizes of $500 each will be awarded each year, one to the best undergraduate student work and one to the best graduate student work on one or more of the above topics. Work will be judged on the basis of originality and effectiveness of argument and presentation. The work must be have been produced to fulfill an undergraduate or graduate course or degree requirement. We welcome submissions from both U.S. and international contestants. Essays may be submitted in English or Spanish.
The deadline for receipt of essays is June 1. Works produced either during the year of submission or during the previous calendar year are eligible for the competition. Essays must be at least 5,000 words long to be considered for a prize.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Write an essay on the topic of choice for that year.
name
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
deadline
9/17/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$10,000 (1), $2,000 (3), $1,000 (5), $100 (20), $50 (20)
description
major
1. Business
2. Math
3. Engineering
4. Education
5. Geophysics
6. Communications
year
High School, Freshman or Sophmore (college)
requirements
As of September 19, 2008, you must meet the following criteria:
A) Currently in Grade 12 or in the first two years of college/university.
B) Be a citizen of the United States
C) Be attending a school in the United States
name
Barbara Wiedener and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship
deadline
3/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$250 - $500 (166)
description
The Barbara Wiedener and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. You must write a brief biography of your activities or work (volunteer or paid) relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution. You must also describe your plans for contributing to a peaceful and just society in the future. Two letters of recommendation substantiating your activities are required.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
BBG Award
deadline
9/18/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$3,000
description
The BBG Award is available to students studying business, math, engineering, education, geophysics and communication. You must be a graduating high school senior, college freshman or sophomore attending a school in the United States. You must be a US citizen to be eligible for this award. . Award recipients may use their funds only to cover tuition, institutional fees, and books at a two- or four year college or university.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Must have life-threatening illness
name
Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farm workers
deadline
Varies
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$2,500 (see description)
description
Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated
in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration
to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing
further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:
- Visual—painting, sculpture, photography, etc.
- Performing—dance, theatre, music, etc.
- Media—film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.
- Literary—poetry, short stories, etc.
- Crafts—traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.
major
Open
year
HS Senior or College Freshmen
requirements
See Description and the site for instructions
name
Brickfish "College Must-Haves" Promotion
deadline
12/10/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$100 - $1000
description
The Brickfish "College Must-Haves" Promotion is open to students who are at least 13 years of age. Open to anyone who is a resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Canada (excluding Quebec), and has access to the Internet. To be eligible for this promotion, you must create video, submit a photo with a detailed description or write a blog with photos telling us all about your college must-haves and why it's essential to making your student life bearable.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
Brickfish "Pampered Pet"
deadline
11/11/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$100 - $500 (7)
description
The Brickfish "Pampered Pet" Promotion is open to students who are at least 13 years of age. Open to anyone who is a resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Canada (excluding Quebec), and has access to the Internet. To be eligible for this promotion, you must submit a photo, blog or video that describes how you pamper your pet.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Must be of Hispanic Heritage
name
Brickfish "Photo Shoot Out 2"
deadline
10/3/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$100 - $1000 (7)
description
The Brickfish "Photo Shoot Out 2" Promotion is open to students who are at least 13 years of age. Open to anyone who is a resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Canada (excluding Quebec), and has access to the Internet. To be eligible for this promotion, you must submit your most original photo.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
-
name
Cameron Siemers Foundation Life Grant
website
www.cameronsiemers.org/ [This link will take you outside of FastWeb.com to the scholarship provider's web site.]
deadline
5/19/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$5000 (varies)
description
The Cameron Siemers Foundation Life Grant is available to people between the ages of 18 and 28 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. To be eligible for this award you must present your idea for funding a the fulfillment of a dream, goal or project to make a difference in your life and the lives of others.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
How to Submit
Filmmaker registration and submission to FYI are open. Submitting your film to the FYI 2008 competition is easy:
1. Make your film. (Maximum length: 2 minutes)
2. Register on the FYI MySpace site and upload your film there:
www.myspace.com/filmyourissueTo read more about the prizes and awards or for more info about the competition, visit:
www.filmyourissue.comname
Do Something Animal Action Grant
deadline
9/30/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (10)
description
The Do Something Animal Action Grant is available to students, age 25 or under, who are social entrepreneurs and citizens of the U.S. or Canada. You must be working in your community to raise awareness about animal welfare or tackling cruelty to be eligible for this award.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
Do Something Green Grant
deadline
9/30/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (10)
description
The Do Something Green Grant is available to students age 25 or under who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada. You must have a current plan or idea of eco-action that you want to kick into gear to be eligible for this award.
Projects should pertain to topics like the environment, such as recycling, global warming, energy conservation, renewable energy, renewable resources, environmental conservation, e-waste, sustainable food systems and pollution. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
major
Political Science
Pre-Law
year
# If an entering freshman, the Applicant must have had a High School GPA of at least 3.0 out of a possible 4.0. If an entering sophomore, junior or senior, the Applicant must have had a GPA of 2.75 or better out of a possible 4.0 GPA for the last two cons
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
Do Something Plum Grant
deadline
None
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (varies)
description
The Do Something Plum Grant is available to students, age 25 or under, who are social entrepreneurs. You must have recently created a sustainable project, program or organization. One winner is selected every week and winning projects will be highlighted on DoSomething.org.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
If you are an eligible student interested in entering this scholarship contest, please take a look at the cards we currently sell on our site to get a better idea of what kind of designs the judges will be looking for. We sell holiday cards and all occasion cards, so you can design a Christmas card, a generic happy holidays card, a seasons greetings card, or a card ranging from birthday to thank you to get well soon. Please check out our website for more ideas -
www.gallerycollection.com. And be sure to read through the scholarship rules and guidelines so that you are well-acquainted with the criteria for this scholarship contest.
name
Erin Peterson Fund Scholarship
deadline
11/30/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$2000 (Varies)
description
The Erin Peterson Fund Scholarship is available to college bound seniors with an acceptance letter or current college students. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate random acts of kindness. You must also demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award. Two letters of recommendation, two character references, and an essay are also required.
To download the application for this scholarship, click on the link that reads "Apply for the Erin Peterson Scholarship" at the bottom of the page. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
See Description
name
FAAN College Scholarship Essay Contest
deadline
2/15/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1,500 (see description)
description
Essay Theme: "How Food Allergy Has Made a Difference in My Life"
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Topic guidance and complete rules and regulations are listed on the sponsor's site. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
FIRE's "Freedom in Academia" Essay Contest
deadline
11/20/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$5000 (1), $2500 (1)
description
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is pleased to announce its first annual "Freedom in Academia" essay contest. High school students from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm education.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Students who are interested must send the following to REF:
* the completed forms for the tests
* a copy of your high school (if applying to undergraduate programs) or college (if applying to graduate programs) transcript
* a letter of intent detailing which universities and departments you are interested in, when you plan to apply and take the exams, and any other information about future plans or special activities in the past
* optionally, other information or supporting documents: recommendations, resume, Olympiad results, etc.
name
FIRE's "Freedom on Campus" Student Video Contest
deadline
11/15/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1000 - $5000 (Varies)
description
The FIRE's "Freedom on Campus" Student Video Contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at a U.S. college or university. To be eligible for this contest, you must document a free speech controversy on a college campus (either at your own or at another school) and produce a short film about it.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
must be a minority in your area
name
Frame My Future Scholarship
deadline
3/31/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1000 (5)
description
"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest
Enter from September 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009
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.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Visit the site for instructions
name
Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
deadline
2/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
Varies (1)
description
This scholarship is awarded once a year to one student. A candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled full time at a 2- or 4- year college or university.
Applicants must be Native Americans and proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. A recipient may reapply for this scholarship and be considered along with other members of the applicant pool.
major
open
year
Open
requirements
See Description
name
FYI - FILM YOUR ISSUE Short Film Competition
deadline
4/14/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$5,000 (see description)
description
What's Your Issue?
Open to everyone 14 to 24 globally.
Why 14 to 24? We want to know what issues burn in the hearts and minds of young global citizens — the next generation of leaders. We want to encourage young adults to contribute to the public dialogue on pressing issues — and even influence policy. Submit your film. Millions are watching. You can help change things.
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Maximum length: 2 minutes
Any issue. Show us.
Prizes & Awards include:
- Internship at USA TODAY
- Internship at United Nations
- Internship at PBS’ P.O.V. and Winning Film Posted on the P.O.V. – PBS website
- Internship at The Humane Society of the United States
- $5,000 college scholarship from Strong American Schools and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Finalist profiled on MTV News
major
Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Law
year
Open
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
Gaia Community Scholarship
deadline
12/31/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1000 (2)
description
The Gaia Community Scholarship is available to students aspiring to be the change they wish to see in the world, live authentically and make a difference. You must answer the questions listed on the sponsor's website, one in under 25 words and two in under 250 words per question. Applicants who wish to apply online must register as members on the site for processing purposes, but you can also apply via regular mail without registering.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
1) What is your purpose? (25 words or less.) If you had to describe your calling in life, what would you say? What are you here to do? What gift is yours to give to the world?
2) What do you love, and how do (or will) your actions demonstrate this? (250 words or less.) We at Gaia believe that following your heart is the best way to help the whole planet. What do you care about, and what do you most enjoy doing?
3) Write your ideal job description. (250 words or less.) Forget about job titles like 'doctor' or 'artist' or 'lawyer.' If you could get paid just to live, how would you spend your time? What would you devote your life to? What would your days be like?
And when we say 250 words, we mean it. :) If you want to write more — and we hope you do! — why not set up your profile and start your first blog entry? These questions are meant to be just a beginning.
name
Global Solutions Multimedia Contest
deadline
10/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$2000 (2)
description
The Global Solutions Multimedia Contest 2008 is available to high school students, college students, grad students, aspiring artists, multimedia designers and activists who have an interest in international affairs. To be eligible for this contest, you must submit a short video addressing the question: "How can the United States support Peacekeeping and the International Criminal Court, or working through the international community, as viable solutions to ending the genocide in Darfur?" This contest is open to students of all majors, though those interested in international relations, political science, government, human rights, computer science, graphic design, and IT are particularly encouraged to apply. Best In-Show video - $2000 Best video in each category - $600
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
-
name
Hispanic Business Magazine Winner's Circle Scholarship
deadline
9/15/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1,500
description
The Hispanic Business Magazine Winner's Circle Scholarship is available to Hispanic students. To apply you must submit an application and personal statement.
This award includes attendance at the Hispanic Business Magazine's EOY Awards event in Los Angeles, California. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Earn $1,500 toward the cost of your education.
Enjoy a black-tie event, lodging at the Biltmore Millenium Downtown, Los Angeles, and round-trip airfare from anywhere in the continental United States.
Receive recognition at the awards ceremony as an emerging Hispanic leader in your chosen field.
Network with the most influential Hispanics in the nation.
Learn key success strategies from Fortune 500 executives, generous sponsors, and trailblazing entrepreneurs.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Create and post online a short video (2 to 5 minutes) profiling an entrepreneur engaged in for-profit, sustainable and ethical business.
name
L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of The Future Contest
deadline
9/30/2009, 12/31/2009, 3/31/2009, 6/30/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
See Description
description
Established in 1988, the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of The Future Contest is an ongoing merit competition for new and amateur artists. Run on a quarterly basis, an eligible entry is comprised of three science fiction/fantasy illustrations done in a black & white medium rendered from the artist's imagination. Should the artist win with this entry, he is then sent a story from the companion L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest for which to render an illustration.
This illustration then becomes his or her entry in the yearly Grand Prize competition. Three winners are selected each quarter and are awarded $500 each; the yearly Grand Prize winner is awarded $4000. There is a limit of one entry per entrant per quarter, entrants retain all rights in their artwork, no entry fee is required, and judging is by professional artists only. Hard copy guidelines are strongly recommended and are obtainable by sending an SASE to the Contest address or submitting full name and mailing address via email. AWARDED QUARTERLY - There are four deadlines throughout the year.
Sep 30, Dec 31, Mar 31, Jun 30
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Application Criteria:
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Applicant need not be enrolled in school
- Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.
- A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is required.
name
MamasHealth.com Scholarship
deadline
10/31/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (varies)
description
The MamasHealth.com Scholarship Award is available to freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students attending a college or university in the United States or Canada.
If you are a freshman and have not yet received your college grades, please submit your transcripts showing that you have enrolled in classes or a copy of your acceptance letter.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
-
name
MamasHealth.com Sophie Lauren Scholarship
deadline
11/30/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$900 (varies)
description
The MamasHealth.com Sophie Lauren Scholarship is available to freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students attending a college or university in the United States or Canada. You must volunteer for at least 30 hours at an animal shelter and write an essay of between 200 and 400 words describing your experience to be eligible for this award.
Submissions must be sent through regular mail. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
1. Applicants must be a high school graduate.
2. Applicants must be the hearing son or daughter of Deaf parents.
3. Each applicant must submit:
a. an official transcript from their high school,
b. two letters of recommendation, and
c. a typed two page essay.
4. Essays must be submitted describing the applicant's Coda experience and how it has shaped the Coda as an individual. The essay should include a description of future career aspirations. Each essay will be judged for organization, content, creativity, and a sense of purpose.
5. Applicants may compete for both scholarships but a separate essay is required for each submission.
6. Deadline for submission: All applications must be completed and postmarked by the first Friday in May.
7. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail and email.
8. Scholarship winners' essays will be published in the CODA Connection, the organization's newsletter.
9. More scholarship information can be obtained at the CODA International website:
www.coda-international.org/scholar.htmlname
Marion Wright Edelman Scholarship
deadline
email for deadline
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1,000
description
The Marion Wright Edelman Scholarship is open to minority students who have a history of commitment to the creation of a just and peaceful world. To qualify, you must demonstrate the ability to follow through with the projects that work toward a global community. Three reference letters are required for this award.
For the application deadline, please contact the Lisle Foundation office at lisle@io.com. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
-
name
NANPA College Scholarship
deadline
3/1/2009, 7/15/2009, 11/15/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
varies (varies)
description
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Internship is available to undergraduate and graduate students as well as recently graduated students. You must have research, fact gathering, writing, analysis and computer skills in order to perform administrative and substantive tasks. Areas of internship include: media, federal legislation, health policy, housing policy, international budget project, food stamps, national budget and tax policy, outreach campaigns, state budget and tax policy and welfare reform and income support. For Summer internships applications must be received by March 1. Fall and Spring Internships have rolling deadlines with reviews of applications beginning July 15 for Fall positions and November 15 for Spring positions.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
• Diagnosed with a food allergy (immune system reaction) by a physician. Each finalist will be required to furnish a letter from his/her physician confirming this diagnosis.
• Attending an undergraduate or graduate program in the United States for the following school year. (You do not need to have selected the school that you will be attending).
• U.S. citizen
Length of Essay: 500 words or less
(Essays must be submitted with a completed application form.)
Grand Prize: $1,500 scholarship.
For scholarship details and information on how to apply, please visit:
www.faanteen.orgname
OCA-Verizon Scholarship
deadline
See Website
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$2000 (see description)
description
OCA has been provided with funding from the Verizon Foundation to fund the OCA-Verizon Scholarship for Asian Pacific Americans (APA) who demonstrate financial need.
* APAs who are entering their first year of college in the Fall
* Must demonstrate financial need;
* Must be permanent resident or U.S. Citizen; and
* Must have a cumulative GPA 3.00 or above (un-weighted).
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
See Description
name
Olive W. Garvey Fellowship
deadline
5/1/2010
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$10,000 (See Description)
description
Since 1974, the internationally acclaimed Olive W. Garvey Fellowship program has awarded fellowships biennially to outstanding college students around the world through a competitive essay contest on the meaning and significance of economic and personal liberty. Garvey Fellows have since become some of the finest of scholars, business and civic leaders, journalists, etc., applying and advancing public knowledge and appreciation around the world for the ideas of individual liberty and personal responsibility.
This scholarship competition is held every other year.
For essay guidelines and all other information regarding this program, please visit:
www.independent.org/students/garveymajor
Open
year
High School Senior
requirements
-
name
Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship
deadline
11/1/2008, 4/1/2009, 7/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
varies (varies)
description
The Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship is open to young professionals, undergraduate and graduate students who seek experience in HIV-related public policy and government affairs. You must have strong research, writing and organizational skills and a willingness to work in a professional office. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is critical. Familiarity with HIV-related issues and the legislative process is preferred. People of color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, and HIV positive individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by November 1 for the spring semester, April 1 for the summer semester and July 1 for the fall semester. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
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 September 1, 2008 until March 31, 2009. 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 vote online at
www.framemyfuture.com.So, be creative and start framing your future!
Visit
www.framemyfuture.com for entry details and official rules.
name
Red Vines Drawing Contest
deadline
9/30/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
See Description
description
Contestants can enter one of the following categories: kids ages 6-12, teens ages 13-18, or adults age 18 years or older. In honor of its age, Red Vines will select the top 94 winning drawings to be printed on their iconic Red Vines trays beginning in January 2009.
Other prizes include:
* One grand-prize winner in each category will receive their choice of a $5,000 educational scholarship or a trip for four anywhere in the 50 United States, including airfare, four-night accommodations at a deluxe hotel, ground transportation/airport transfers and $1,000 in spending money.
* One first-place winners in each category will each receive $500.
* Five second-place winners in each category will each receive $100.
* Twenty third-place winners in each category will receive a Red Vines Premium Gift Pack (valued at $50).
The contest deadline is September 30th.
major
Open
year
Students must be currently enrolled and attending undergraduate or graduate college classes full or part-time, between September 1 and June 10 of the coming academic year
requirements
Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Each tape must be labeled with the entrant's name, address and telephone number as well as the title and length of the entry.
The Christophers Video Contest for College Students is Open currently enrolled students in graduate or undergraduate programs at colleges or universities. Entries will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying theme, artistic merit and technical proficiency. The deadline for entries is June 6. Videos become the property of The Christophers and will not be returned.
name
Romanian Education Foundation Testing Grant
deadline
Varies
Amount (Num. of Awards)
See Description (12)
description
As funds permit, the Romanian Education Foundation will pay the fees for the TOEFL, GRE General, and SAT exams for students who demonstrate the potential to be admitted to leading universities for undergraduate, masters, or doctoral programs. Awards will be made on the basis of merit.
major
Open
year
See Description
requirements
See Description
name
Ruth Stanton Community Grant
deadline
11/1/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (varies)
description
The Ruth Stanton Community Grant is available to students who are active in community service. You must answer the three essay questions listed on the sponsor's Web site in 100 words or less and include one letter of recommendation from a non-family member to be eligible for this award.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Entering is Easy!
Entrants must submit an original drawing, using any single-color medium (one color), and must feature the Red Vines logo as well as the Red Vines packaging or Red Vines candy product. All drawings must be submitted on an Official Entry Form, which can be downloaded from
www.redvines.com. All entries must be mailed to:
Red Vines Drawing Contest
American Licorice Company
2796 NW Clearwater Drive
Bend, OR 97701
name
S.E.V.E.N. Cinema Prosperite Video Contest
deadline
11/15/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$10000 (1)
$2500 (1)
$5000 (1)
description
The S.E.V.E.N. Cinema Prosperite Video Contest is open to students with an interest in entrepreneurship and global poverty issues. To enter you must create and post online a short video (2 to 5 minutes) profiling an entrepreneur engaged in for-profit, sustainable and ethical business.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Visit the site for instructions
name
The BRICK Award
deadline
12/31/2008
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$25,000 (12)
description
Presenting...The 2007 BRICK Awards
"The Oscars of youth service awards"--CNN
The BRICK Awards are the premier awards for young social change-makers in the United States and Canada.
BRICK Award winners are social change-makers who recognize a problem in their community, envision a solution, and take the steps necessary to make that dream a reality. Simply, BRICK Award winners build a better world, BRICK by BRICK.
BRICK Award winners get a shot at $25,000 in scholarships and grants to support their projects and organizations. Even cooler, this year’s ceremony will be televised and streamed on Yahoo!
The BRICK Awards are open to U.S. and Canadian leaders ages 25 and under.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
You must write an essay about one of the following questions:
* The pros and cons of buying a dog from a pet store versus adopting a dog from an animal shelter.
* Should the United States Humane Society regulate pet stores, breeders and puppy mills?
The essay should be between 400 and 600 words.
In addition to writing the essay, you must submit your official college transcripts (for proof of enrollment) to be eligible for this award.
name
The Christophers Video Contest
deadline
6/6/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$3000 (8)
description
College students are invited to interpret the theme, "One Person Can Make a Difference" on a video no more than 5 minutes in length. Past contest winners have used a variety of styles and genres that have included drama, comedy, documentary, news format, music video and animation. Entrants have come from a diverse field of studies, and from as far away as Europe and Africa.
This year, for the first time, the College Video Contest will also accept DVD entries. Entrants may now submit their films on standard, full-sized NTSC-format VHS tape or as Region 1 or regionless DVDs.
major
Public Health, Public Policy
year
Open
requirements
This may be a type of internship/field experience.
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
The Millie Brothers CODA International Scholarship
deadline
5/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$3000 (2)
description
CODA International is privileged to announce two $3,000.00 scholarships to be awarded for the coming fall. These scholarships are provided through a fund which has been established to assist hearing children of Deaf parents to pursue post secondary educational opportunities.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
name
Third-Way Internship
deadline
None
Amount (Num. of Awards)
varies (varies)
description
The Third-Way Internship is available to students with an interest in national politics. You must be an undergraduate, graduate or law student with strong writing skills. You will provide research and support on the National Security Project, Culture Project or the Middle Class Project at Third Way.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
-
name
Virginia Misselhorn Memorial Scholarship of the Lint Center for National Security Studies
deadline
Varies
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$500 (1)
description
Virginia Misselhorn Memorial Scholarship
This will be awarded to runner-up candidates of the Jim & Anna Hyonjoo Lint Scholarship
Key Benefits
*Help intelligent, innovative scholars to attend college and contribute to National Security and Freedom.
*Create a forum for idea generation to aid national security
*Assist scholars in getting published
*Give back to society and National Security
*Mentor and help those that may help the nation and freedom in the future
Capability 1
This program is offered to help further the educational and career development of Counterintelligence and National Security Workers, their children and scholars of Counterintelligence and National Security and increase global understanding and national security.
Capability 2
Based upon availability, a minimum of one scholarship will be awarded per year. The amount and number of the scholarships will be determined by the amount of donated money that is available each year. Scholarship funds are intended for the cost of tuition and fees for classes only. Room and Board will not be funded.
Capability 3
Publish scholar's papers on National Security at Lint Center for National Security Studies
CAPSTONE Essay: Prepare a 600-800 word essay fully explaining one of the goals or concepts of The Lint Center for National Security Studies. This can be your thoughts, feelings, ideas or experiences pertaining to Counterintelligence, National Security, Alliance Building, and/or National Defense. Ground-breaking innovative ideas/solutions are desired. Essays will be judged on scholarly rigor, creativity and innovation. Authors are encouraged to be interdisciplinary in their thinking. The author of the essay will be judged by former Counterintelligence Special Agents.
major
Public Policy
year
Open
requirements
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information. This is a Paid Internship.
name
Wayne V. Black Scholarship
deadline
2/1/2009
Amount (Num. of Awards)
$1,000 (1)
description
stablished in 1928, the Energy Telecommunication and Electrical Association (ENTELEC;
www.entelec.org ) is the premier association providing a forum for SCADA, Automation and Communications technologies in the energy industry. As a global authority on the industry, ENTELEC empowers professionals to increase their organizational value through education and networking opportunities.
Through its strategic plan, Staying Ahead of the Curve, ENTELEC is committed to providing quality educational programming for all levels of energy professionals, from novice to executive. The creation of the Wayne V. Black Scholarship Award is consistent with this goal.
major
Open
year
Open
requirements
* Entrant must be enrolled in a college degree program at the time of entry.
* High school students entering college in the fall of 2008 are also eligible.
* Contest is open to students worldwide.
* A stapled cover sheet MUST include: name and address of entrant; entrant’s e-mail address (if available); name and address of entrant’s university; topic selected (1, 2 or 3 from list above); and your declared major.
* Essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, and must be typewritten and double-spaced. One entry per student, please.
* Essay must be solely the work of the entrant.
* Essay must be postmarked no later than September 17, 2008.
* Decisions of the judges are final.
* Employees of the Ayn Rand Institute, its board of directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for this contest. Past first-place winners are not eligible for this contest.
* All entries become the property of the Ayn Rand Institute and will not be returned.
* Winners and other participants will be notified by November 27, 2008.
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