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Scholarship Time!!Wednesday, May 02, 2012 By Ariel Bass
Hey everyone, hope the scholarships I post are helping you out…. Here’s a few more: Teen Travel Writing Scholarship Provided by : Society of American Travel Writers Award: $1000 Deadline: August 01, 2012 The Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is available to junior high and high school students between the ages of 13 and 18. To be considered, you must submit a travel blog of no more than 600 words about a personal travel experience. Write about where you went and what it meant to you, what worked and what didn't work, what you learned from the trip, or how it changed you. Bring other travelers into the world you visited. It can be funny, serious, contemplative, whatever, as long as it is informative. Your entry must also contain at least one photo, digital artwork or video and practical details about your travels. Big Dig Scholarship Provided by: Antique Trade Award: $3000 Deadline: June 01, 2012 The Big Dig Scholarship is available to high school seniors, and college freshmen and sophomores. To be considered, you must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that addresses the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2012, and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future." School Pride Scholarship Provided by: CenturyLink, Inc. Award: $1000 Deadline: May 11, 2012 The School Pride Scholarship is available to high school seniors and full - time undergraduate students. To be considered, you must submit an essay explaining what your school has to offer that you can t find anywhere else. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Essays must be posted on a blog. Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship Provided by : U.S. Medical Supplies Award: $5000 Deadline: December 31, 2012 The Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to full - time students who are pursuing a career in a medical field. To be considered, you must submit a minimum 500 - word essay on the following topic: "What person and/or event inspired you to pursue a career in a medical field, and how do you plan on capitalizing upon this experience in your field?" 2400 Expert National Scholarship Provided by : 2400 Expert Award: $500 Deadline: July 31, 2012 The 2400 Expert National Scholarship is available to high school students who plan to enroll in a full - time course of study at an accredited four - year college or university. To be considered, you must submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "Do you believe standardized test scores (such as the SAT, ACT, APs, etc) are a good indicator of students' academic abilities? Why or why not?" Floor Marking Scholarship Provided by : InSite Solutions, LLC Award: $500 Deadline: May 01, 2012 The Floor Marking Scholarship is available to full - time college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, as well as high school seniors in the United States. To be considered, you must submit an 800 - to 1000 - word essay based on the following prompt: "In an effort to keep industrial facilities safe, efficient and organized; companies use colors and signs to visually communicate with employees. Explain how marking the floor of an industrial facility could increase efficiency, safety, and organization." Essays must be submitted to scholarship@stop-painting.com. Teens Drive Smart Video Contest Provided by : Bridgestone Americas Award: $25000 Deadline: June 22, 2012 The Teens Drive Smart Video Contest is open to full - time students in the U.S., ages 16 to 21, who possess a valid driver's license. You must submit an original 25 or 55 second video on one or more issues or topics relating to automobile safety. The video should convey effective ways to improve driver safety for drivers ages 16 through 21. 'Personalize Your Computer' Sweepstakes from HP Academy and Fastweb Provided by : Fastweb Sweepstakes Award: Varies Deadline: May 15, 2012 The 'Personalize Your Computer' Sweepstakes is open to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age. You must also complete the free registration from on the HP Academy Website to qualify for this award. Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award Provided by : Delete Cyberbullying Award: $1500 Deadline: June 30, 2012 The Delete Cyber bullying Scholarship Award is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 500 - word essay on one of the following topics: "Why is it important to work to delete cyber bullying?" or "How has cyber bullying personally affected you?" Cutest Couple Contest Provided by : Prom Guide Award: $1000 Deadline: June 01, 2012 The Cutest Couple Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors in the U.S. To enter, female students must submit a photo of themselves with their boyfriends. The winner is determined by number of votes. Negative Population Growth Scholarship Video Contest Provided by : Negative Population Growth Award: $2500 Deadline: June 30, 2012 The Negative Population Growth Scholarship Video Contest is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. You must submit an original video on the following topic: "Without critical changes, U.S. population is projected to reach 438 million people in less than 40 years. Capture on film how this projected growth will negatively affect the United States socially, economically and environmentally". Submissions must be between one and three minutes. You must also be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this award. |