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Scholarships

Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom”

 

Do you have a creative student?  Any student 14 years and older attending prom in Spring 2009, is eligible to enter the Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest.  Create your prom outfits out of Duct Tape, wear them to your prom and submit a picture to win up to $3,000.00 cash award! 

For details visit:  www.stuckatprom.com

Ayn Rand Institute

 

Do you have a student who loves to read?  The Ayn Rand Institute has awarded over $81,000.00 in prize money for essays written on her works by students from grade 9 up through college.  This is no chump change – first place receives up to $10,000.00 in cash!

9^th & 10^th Graders: Essay on Anthem  2010 Deadline: 3/20/10

11^th & 12^th Graders: Essay on The Fountainhead  2010 Deadline: 4/25/10

College Students: Essay on Atlas Shrugged  Deadline: 9/17/09

For details, visit the website and look for “Essay Contests” under Educational Programs.  www.aynrand.org

Junior Achievement (this one is specifically for Wisconsin, but you can check with your local JA Office for local availability.)

Did you participate in a Junior Achievement class or program (even in middle school)?  JA of Wisconsin, Inc. offers over $32,000 in scholarships for the state of Wisconsin. Click here to contact  Junior Achievement for more information!  http://milwaukee.ja.org/LocalPrograms_1HighSchoolPage.html

 

I frequently come across interesting and lucrative scholarship opportunities.  Check back to see what new opportunity I’ve found!  Students can apply for many scholarships as early as their freshman and sophomore year — start accumulating FREE money for college as soon as you can!

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

 

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program which means financial need is not considered. The selection of the winner is made by an independent panel of judges and is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement. Past academic performance (e.g. grades and standardized test scores) are not considered. The goal is to create a level field where students have complete control over their applications and are not given an advantage or disadvantage based on financial or academic circumstances.  Open to grades 9-12.  Deadlines are: Spring: 7/31/10 and Fall: 12/31/10. 

Visit: http://www.gkscholarship.com/index.html

Signet Classics “War of the Worlds” Essay Contest

 

The fourteenth annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest, in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school! Students enter by writing an essay on one of five topics posed for this year's competition book, The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.  Essays must be postmarked and received by 4/22/10.

Visit:  http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html

A Voice for Animals Essay

 

Do you love animals?  You can write a 1400 word essay that examines either the mistreatment of one animal species or one cause of animal suffering anywhere in the world, and possible measures to reduce it.  The winning essay receives a $1000.00 scholarship and other scholarship prized are awarded.  Entry deadline is 3/31/10.  Visit:  http://www.hennet.org/contest.php