Have you ever stood tall in the face of injustice? When did you realize the value of your American freedoms? What caused this realization? What does it mean to be free? On our trips to schools around the country, we’ve heard from hundreds of incredible young people. You’re a dissident, too — and it’s time to tell the world your story. In our first national essay contest, the Dissident Project wants to award the bravery …
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Pivotal Essay Contest
We live at a pivotal moment in history. Urgent challenges and rapidly developing technologies confront society — the choices we make now will shape humanity’s long-term future. It is in this context that Pivotal, in partnership with the Global Priorities Institute at Oxford University, is proud to announce a global essay contest focused on the world’s most pressing problems. With $25,000 in prizes, a panel of world-class judges, and no entry fee, this contest provides …
Alan Bowman’s Sack the Stigma Scholarship
As an athlete and student, Alan Bowman is no stranger to the stressors and pressure that often come with navigating college and extracurricular responsibilities, and how all of these factors can have a negative impact on student mental health. Mental health is a topic that seems to be overlooked by society today, especially for men and athletes. There’s a stigma that all men must be strong and tough not only physically, but also emotionally; we’re …
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“Making Waves” Scholarship for Women
Are you a woman in high school, college, or graduate school enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year? If so, let us help you! Our $500 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women aims to help women cover the costs of pursuing their dreams. Whether that dream is starting a business, learning a foreign language, or attending college on the path to fulfilling your dream, the scholarship will cover those costs and make your journey a little easier. …
LifeSmart Scholarship
We are looking for people who are passionate about science and/or social science and who are going to be active in the community and work towards bettering their academic success. We do not select students based on academic or sports excellence but rather we focus on students who may not have the same resources by giving them these resources. Whether that is through the help of peer mentors, student advisors, stipends, etc., we are working …
YouthCon Scholarship
The YouthCon Scholarship is hosted by AASuccess, a Falls Church-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering the youth to gain confidence while fostering leadership skills by living our motto of “perfecting the act of giving back”. Our scholarship allows innovative high school and middle school students living in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area with ideas to be actively involved with philanthropic work to make a difference in neighborhoods, with the support of AASuccess. We award innovative and …
Immerse Education Essay Competition
The Immerse Education Essay Competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to submit essay responses to a pre-set question relating to their chosen subject. 10 winners will receive a 100% scholarship, with runner-up prizes also awarded. Immerse Education was founded in 2012 with the aim of providing students aged 13-18 with unparalleled educational experiences. We have educated thousands of students through our exceptional academic enrichment programmes in the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge University, …
Corporate Relocation Council Scholarship
CRC will select the scholarship winner based on the strength of their total application package. The student will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and on their essay, response addressing the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to the Chicagoland area and a new high school. Applicants must meet all five of these requirements: Relocated between grades 9 and 12Relocated more than 50 milesChanged schools due to relocation to the Chicagoland areaCurrently …
Crofton Cares $25,000 Scholarship
Eligible students must: Reside in either the Tampa (FL) Metropolitan Area or Cleveland (OH) Metropolitan Area Be a high school senior or older Have a minimum, unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 and a minimum 1280 SAT (or 28 ACT) Be a leader or actively engaged in their school and/or community Demonstrate financial need
Italian American Executives of Transportation Scholarship
To Be considered for an IAET Scholarship application must be filled out completely. A digital picture, head shot, of at least 800 pixels must be submitted via email. If selected, you must attend the Dinner Dance in November. If selected, you must be willing to stand in respect for our US National Anthem, with hand on heart, as is protocol. If selected, You will dress respectfully for a semi-formal event – no jeans or casual …
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