Scholarships for Students K-12

ExploraVision Science Competition

Toshiba/NSTA

Award Amount: $5,000-$10,000                                 Deadline Date: Feb. 1, 2005

Description

The ExploraVision Science Competition is available to students in grades K-12.  You must work in a group of two, three or four students.  Each team will select a technology that is present in the home, school and/or community and explore what the technology does, how it works and how or why it was invented.  All Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada to be eligible.

Additional Information

Note: This is a group activity.  Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and requirements.  http://www.exploravision.org/2004/index.htm

Applicable Majors

All Fields of Study

Heart of America Christopher Reeve Award

Heart of America Foundation

Award Amount: Maximum: $1000                                     Deadline Date: Varies

Description

The Heart of America Christopher Reeve Award is available to students who are in their senior year of high school or below and have demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion in serving their community.  You must be nominated for this award to be considered.

Additional Information

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information. http://www.heartofamerica.org/

Applicable Majors

All Fields of Study

DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition

DuPont Challenge - Science Essay Awards Program

Award Amount: $50-$1500                                Deadline Date: January 17, 2005

Description

The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Awards is open to students in grades seven to nine (Junior Division) and grades ten to twelve (Senior Division) who are attending a public or non-public school in the United States or Canada.  You must submit an essay between 700 and 1,000 words in length that discusses a scientific or technological development, event or theory that has captured your interest and attention.  The essay must be original, unpublished and written in English.

Additional Information

Please visit the DuPont Web site provided for additional information and an entry form.  Please do NOT contact the sponsor as all information and forms are available on the Web site.  http://www.glcomm.com/dupont/

Applicable Majors

Science

AAA Travel High School Challenge
AAA Travel High School Challenge

Award Amount: $10,000-$25,000                     Deadline Date: Dec 2004/Jan2005

Description
The AAA Travel High School Challenge is available to public, private and home-schooled students in grades 9-12 throughout the United States. The challenge begins with an online test held from January 10-19. The top five scorers in each state and the District of Columbia will advance to a 40-question proctored, written exam. The top exam scorer then will be named the state champion and advance to the national contest, to be held May 7-10 at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Florida. You must register on-line to create your unique student ID and password in advance of entering the competition in January. If you register early, before December 31, 2004, you have the opportunity of winning a $500 U.S. Saving Bond.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to register.  http://www.aaa.com/travelchallenge/

Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)

Award Amount: $1000-$4000                          Deadline Date: January 05, 2005

Awards Available: 7

Description
The AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university or certified trade school. You must write a 700 to 1,000 word essay on the following topic: A successful fire sprinkler activation in your town, area, or state. Essays will be judged on content, accuracy, creativity/originality, and spelling/grammar/punctuation.

Additional Information
The deadline for this award is January 5, or until the first 1,000 eligible entries are received. Please visit the Web site provided for additional information.   http://www.afsascholarship.org/ 

Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

Students Helping Students "I Can Make a Difference!" Scholarship
Natavi Guides, INC.

Award Amount: Minimum $500                        Deadline Date:  January 15, 2005

Description
The Students Helping Students "I Can Make a Difference!" Scholarship Contest is available to high school juniors and seniors currently attending a high school in the United States. Recent high school graduates who will be attending college in the fall and home-schooled students are also eligible. You must submit an essay of 500 words or less explaining what you do or have done to make a difference in your community, your family, your school or the world.

Additional Information
Entries must be sent by email and received by 5 PM, EST, on January 15, 2005. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.    http://www.studentshelpingstudents.com/fallcontest04.html

Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship
Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation

Award Amount: $1,000-$10,000                                           Deadline Date: Varies

Awards Available: 27

Description
The Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship is open to Virginia juniors or seniors attending a public, private, or home school. You must plan to attend a four-year accredited U.S. college or university as a full-time student. All applicants must submit an essay on the career, character, or some other aspect of the life of either General Robert E. Lee or General "Stonewall" Jackson, or both to be eligible.

Additional Information
Interested applicants must complete the application form and file with with their school principal. The deadline is generally in mid-December just prior to the holiday break. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.   http://www.lee-jackson.org/

Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

Half Price Computer Books Scholarship
Half Price Computer Book

Award Amount: $250-$500                                        Deadline Date: Jan. 16, 2005

Description
The Half Price Computer Books Scholarship is available to post-secondary students in the United States. You must submit an essay addressing one of the topics listed on the sponsor's Web site.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for possible essay questions and additional information.  http://www.halfpricecomputerbooks.com/scholarship.php

Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

$1000 available to high school students in Norfolk who have an unmet need after receiving financial aid from their college. The Tidewater Foundation has financial aid administrators in each Norfolk high school. For more information contact the financial aid administrator in your high school.

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