College ScholarshipsMany programs advertise scholarships with us. As these offers come in, we list them on the scholarship page. This is a list that is updated bi-weekly. The scholarships vary greatly. Many have very strict deadlines, so please be aware and follow the directions accordingly. Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"Atlas Shrugged"Contest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in 12th grade at the time of entry. Essay is to be written on one of three topics available on the website. Awards: First Prize: $10,000 3 Second Prizes: $2,000 5 Third Prizes: $1,000 20 Finalists: $100 20 Semifinalists: $50
Award: Described Above Wendy’s High School Heisman ScholarshipFor students who will be a senior during the 2010-2011 school year and who participate in at least one school-sponsored sport and are a leader in their school and community. Students must have at least a “B” GPA. Students apply online, and the first 41,100 applicants will receive a free Wendy’s Gift Card (amount of gift cards are randomly assigned and range from $5 to $50 and will be sent out in November). Each student applicant must have his/her online application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative. Please see Ms. Jung in the Counseling Office to complete this step. All completed and reviewed applicants submitted from our school will be evaluated, and one male and one female will be named School Winners in late October. State Finalists will be announced in November, with the State Winners determined in mid-November. National Finalists will be named in late November and will be invited to New York City for Heisman Weekend activities, including the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Banquet. Award: Not Stated Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Voice of Democracy Audio Essay CompetitionThe Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12. Each year, more than 100,000 high school students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level. Department (State) winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 5-9, 2011, to tour the city, meet our nation’s leaders, be honored by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary and receive their portion of $149,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000. Award: Described Above |