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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 The essay must be original, unpublished and written in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
Last Dollars Scholarship
The Tidewater Foundation
$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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