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Thelma A. Robinson Award in Ballet by National Federation of Music Clubs
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger &High school students
Purpose: To support students who are ballet dancers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 16. There is no entry fee, but applicants must be members of the NFMC.
Amount: $2,500
Number of awards: 1
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
National Federation of Music Clubs (Coral Gables, FL)
Anne Cruxent
5530 Lajeune Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: 330-638-4003
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: [email protected]
http://www.nfmc-music.org
http://www.nfmc-music.org/index.php?submenu=Competitions&src=gendocs&ref=Competition %26 Awards
Scholarship Slam by Power Poetry
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High school, College, Graduate school students
Purpose: To award students who write a slam poem.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 25 or younger and a U.S. citizen. Students submit their poem online.
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1
Deadline: October 4
How to apply: Applicants must join the website and submit their poem online.
Contact Information:
Power Poetry
295 East 8th Street
Suite 3W
New York , NY 10009
Phone: 347-460-6741
Email: [email protected]
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/scholarship
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To recognize students for their self-initiated community service.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a student in grades 5-12 and a legal resident one of the 50 states of the U.S. or District of Columbia and engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after the year prior to date of application.
Amount: $1,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 102
Deadline: November 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Prudential Financial Inc.
751 Broad Street, 16th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 877-525-8491
Email: [email protected]
http://spirit.prudential.com
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14830
JIF Most Creative Sandwich Contest by The J.M. Smucker Company
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To support children who create an original sandwich using Jif products.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between 6 and 12 years old. They must create and name a unique sandwich recipe using an eligible Jif product and then submit the recipe along with a picture of the sandwich. Selection is based on creativity, how the sandwich will likely taste, if the sandwich looks appealing and how easy it is to prepare.
Amount: $2,500-$25,000.
Number of awards: 10
Deadline: November 8
How to apply: Application and submission of entry must be made online.
Contact Information:
The J.M. Smucker Company
One Strawberry Lane
Orrville, OH 44667
Phone: 800-283-8915
http://www.jif.com/promotions/most-creative-peanut-butter/
Lions International Peace Poster Contest by Lions Club International
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To award creative youngsters with cash prizes for outstanding poster designs.
Eligibility: Students must be 11, 12 or 13 years old as of the deadline and must be sponsored by their local Lions club. Entries will be judged at the local, district, multiple district and international levels. Posters will be evaluated on originality, artistic merit and expression of the assigned theme.
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: 24
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available from your local Lion's Club.
Contact Information:
Lions Club International
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
Phone: 630-571-5466
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lionsclubs.org
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/youth-programs/peace-poster-contest/index.php
Art Awards by Scholastic
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To reward America's best student artists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in American or Canadian schools and must submit artwork in one of the following categories: art portfolio, animation, ceramics and glass, computer art, design, digital imagery, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, photography portfolio, printmaking, sculpture or video and film. There are regional and national levels.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December
How to apply: Applications are available online. The deadlines vary by state but start in December. There is an online form to find out the deadline for your state.
Contact Information:
Scholastic
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-343-6100
Fax: 212-389-3939
Email: a&[email protected]
http://www.artandwriting.org
http://www.artandwriting.org/awards
Johansen International Competition for Young String Players by Friday Morning Music Club Inc.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To support young instrumentalists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of violin, viola or cello between the ages of 13 and 17 at the time of competition. Students must not be under professional management and must perform five pieces for the competition. Note: We do not recommend applying to scholarships that charge application fees. However, some scholarships of this type charge fees and are included for completeness.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 10
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, repertoire list, audition CD, release forms, education and experience page and $75 application fee are required.
Contact Information:
Friday Morning Music Club Inc.
801 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-333-2075
Email: [email protected]
http://www.fmmc.org
http://www.fmmc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=103
Young Jazz Composer Award by ASCAP Foundation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High school, College, Graduate, Adult Students
Purpose: To recognize the talent of young jazz composers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 30 and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must submit one original composition, including a score and performance, if possible.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
ASCAP Foundation
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-621-6219
http://www.ascapfoundation.org
http://www.ascapfoundation.org
Letters About Literature Contest
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To encourage young people to read.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. legal residents. They must be students in grades 4 through 12 and must be at least nine years old by the September 1 that precedes the contest deadline. They must submit a personal letter to an author about how that author's book or work has impacted them. Selection is based on letter originality, grammar and organization.
Amount: $200-$1,000.
Number of awards: 4
Deadline: December 10 and January 10
How to apply: Entry instructions are available online. An entry coupon and letter are required.
Contact Information:
Letters About Literature
P.O. Box 5308
Woodbridge, VA 22194
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org/
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards by Scholastic
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To reward creative young writers and artists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in U.S. or Canadian schools and must submit writing pieces or portfolios in one of the following categories: dramatic script, general writing portfolio, humor, journalism, nonfiction portfolio, novel, personal essay/memoir, poetry, science fiction/fantasy, short story and short story.
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Scholastic
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-343-6100
Fax: 212-389-3939
Email: a&[email protected]
http://www.artandwriting.org
http://www.artandwriting.org/awards
Eagle Scout Scholarship by National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To reward exceptional students who have reached the status of Eagle Scout.
Eligibility: Applicants must have reached Eagle Scout status, must currently be registered in an active unit and can't have reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. Applicants can apply multiple years as long as they are under the age limit, but the maximum award amount is $8,000. Applicants usually apply at the chapter level. Applicants will be required to submit an essay and four-generation ancestor chart with their application.
Amount: $2,000-$8,000.
Number of awards: 3
Deadline: December 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
1000 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: 502-589-1776
Email: [email protected]
http://www.sar.org
http://www.sar.org/youth/eagle.html
CTA César E. Chávez Memorial Education Awards Program by California Teachers Association (CTA)
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult students
Purpose: To honor César Chávez by rewarding students and teachers who follow his vision and guiding principles.
Eligibility: A student or group of up to five students must submit an essay or visual piece under the supervision of a teacher or professor who is a member of the CTA. Students may be in kindergarten through high school or in community college. All works must focus on topics such as non-violence and their relationship to Chávez's legacy. Visit the website for a complete list of topics and specific essay and visual arts submission requirements.
Amount: Up to $550.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
California Teachers Association (CTA)
CTA Human Rights Department
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
Phone: 650-697-1400
Fax: 650-552-5001
http://www.cta.org
http://www.cta.org/About-CTA/CTA-Foundation/Scholarships.aspx
Carson Scholars by Carson Scholars Fund
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to the community.
Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their school. They must be in grades 4 through 11 and have a GPA of 3.75 or higher in English, reading, language arts, math, science, social studies and foreign language. They must have participated in some form of voluntary community service beyond what is required by their school. Scholarship recipients must attend a four-year college or university upon graduation to receive funds.
Minimum GPA: 3.75
Amount: $1,000
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available from the schools of those nominated. Only one student per school may be nominated.
Contact Information:
Carson Scholars Fund
305 W Chesapeake Avenue
Suite L-020
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 877-773-7236
Email: [email protected]
http://www.carsonscholars.org
http://carsonscholars.org/programs/scholarships/about-our-scholarships
Biographies of Contemporary Women in Mathematics Essay Contest
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult Students
Purpose: To increase awareness of women's contributions to the mathematical sciences.
Eligibility: Applicants must interview a woman working in a mathematical career and write an essay based on the interview. Applicants may be from the sixth grade to graduate students.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: At least 3
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online and must be submitted online.
Contact Information:
Association for Women in Mathematics
4114 Computer and Space Sciences Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-7892
Fax: 301-314-9074
Email: [email protected]
http://www.awm-math.org
http://www.awm-math.org/biographies/contest.html
DuPont Challenge Science Essay Award by DuPont
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To promote interest in scientific studies.
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students between grades 7 and 12 in a U.S. or Canadian school and write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific or technological development that interests them.
Amount: $200-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies.
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
DuPont
The DuPont Challenge
Science Essay Awards Program, c/o General Learning Communications
900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-205-3000
http://thechallenge.dupont.com
http://thechallenge.dupont.com/a
National Young Astronomer Award by Astronomical League
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To support young astronomers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 14 to 19 years old, not yet enrolled in college at the award deadline and do not have to be members of an astronomy club or of the Astronomical League. International students of the same age are eligible if they are enrolled in a U.S. secondary school on the application deadline. The application consists of the application form, summary of astronomy related activities and optional exhibits.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 3
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Astronomical League
9201 Ward Parkway
Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 816-444-4878
Email: [email protected]
http://www.astroleague.org
http://www.astroleague.org/al/awards/nyaa/noya.html
Julius and Esther Stulberg International String Competition
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To support young instrumentalists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of violin, viola, cello or double bass, be 19 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the year of competition and perform a Bach piece and a solo for the competition, which is typically held in May.
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: 4
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of age and audition CD are required.
Contact Information:
Julius and Esther Stulberg Competition Inc.
359 S Kalamazoo Mall #14
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-2776
Email: [email protected]
http://www.stulberg.org
http://www.stulberg.org/#1232672811922
Davidson Fellows Scholarships by Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To award young people for their works in mathematics, science, technology, music, literature, philosophy or "outside the box."
Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 18 and be able to attend the awards reception in Washington, DC. In addition to the monetary award, the institute will pay for travel and lodging expenses. Three nominator forms, three copies of a 15-minute DVD or VHS videotape and additional materials are required.
Amount: $10,000-$50,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
9665 Gateway Drive
Suite B
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: 775-852-3483
Email: [email protected]
http://www.davidson-institute.org
http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/
International Trumpet Guild Conference Scholarship
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult Students
Purpose: To improve the artistic level of trumpet players.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students and record audition songs onto a tape or CD. There are different age group categories, and each category has its own performance requirements. Applicants must be ITG members.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
International Trumpet Guild
John Irish, Department of Music
Angelo State University
ASU Station #10906
San Angelo, TX 76909
Email: [email protected]
http://www.trumpetguild.org
http://www.trumpetguild.org
California Oratorical Contest by American Legion, Department of California
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Amount: $1,200-$18,000.
Number of awards: Varies.
Deadline: February 23.
How to apply: Applications are available by email.
Contact Information:
American Legion, Department of California
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 117
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-431-2400
Fax: 415-255-1571
Email: [email protected]
http://www.calegion.org
http://www.calegion.org/html/oratorical.htm
Young Naturalist Awards by American Museum of Natural History
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: The Young Naturalist Awards is an inquiry-based research competition that challenges students in grades 7 to 12 to complete an investigation of the natural world. It encourages students to explore an area of science that interests them, typically in life science, Earth science, ecology or astronomy.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students in grade 7 through 12 who are currently enrolled in a public, private, parochial or home school in the United States, Canada, U.S. territories or in a U.S.-sponsored school abroad. Each essay is judged primarily on its scientific merits.
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: 12
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-769-5100
Email: [email protected]
http://www.amnh.org
http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/young-naturalist-awards
Moris J. and Betty Kaplun Scholarship by The Kaplun Foundation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To award essays about Jewish-related topics.
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12. Grades 7 through 9 are level one, and grades 10 through 12 are level two. Applicants must submit essays on Jewish-related topics listed on the website, and essays must be typed, double-spaced and a minimum of 250 words. Level one essays may not be more than 1,000 words. Level two essays may not be more than 1,500 words. A recent level one topic has been, "What person of importance to the Jewish people, past or present, would you like to meet and why?" A recent level two topic has been, "Antisemitism plagues all Jews regardless of religious adherence. How do you see yourself reacting to it?"
Amount: $750-$1,800.
Number of awards: 12
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Essays must be submitted by mail.
Contact Information:
Kaplun Foundation
Essay Contest Committee
P.O. Box 234428
Great Neck, NY 11023
http://www.kaplunfoundation.org
http://www.kaplunfoundation.org/upload/essay.html
Young Scholars Program by Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To help high-achieving students with financial need and provide them with educational opportunities throughout high school.
Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, be in the 7th grade and plan to attend high school in the United States. Academic achievement and intelligence are important, and students must display strong academic records, academic awards and honors and submit a strong letter of recommendation. A GPA of 3.65 is usually required, but exceptions are made for students with unique talents or learning differences. The award is also based on students' will to succeed, leadership and public service, critical thinking ability and participation in the arts and humanities. During two summers, recipients must participate in a Young Scholars Week and Young Scholars Reunion in Washington, DC.
Minimum GPA: 3.65
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 60. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and at regional talent centers. An application form, parental release, financial and tax forms, school report, teacher recommendation, personal recommendation and survey form are required.
Contact Information:
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
301 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243
Phone: 800-498-6478
Fax: 703-723-8030
Email: [email protected]
http://www.jkcf.org
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/young-scholars-program/
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship by Kohls Corporation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To recognize young people who volunteer in their communities.
Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by parents, educators or community members. There are two categories: one for kids ages 6-12 and another for ages 13-18. Nominees must be legal U.S. residents who have not graduated from high school.
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: 2,300
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online and at Kohl's stores.
Contact Information:
Kohls Corporation
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: 262-703-7000
Fax: 262-703-7115
Email: [email protected]
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp
Doodle 4 Google by Google
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To encourage creativity in United States school students through a logo contest.
Eligibility: Participants must be elementary or secondary school students in the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia that have registered for the contest. They must be U.S. residents who have obtained parental consent to enter. Employees, interns, contractors, and office-holders of Google Inc. and their immediate families are not eligible.
Amount: Up to $30,000
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 22
How to apply: Applications are available from participating schools.
Contact Information:
Google
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Phone: 650-253-0000
Fax: 650-253-0001
Email: [email protected]
http://www.google.com/doodle4google
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/rules.html
John Lennon Scholarship Competition by BMI Foundation Inc.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult Students
Purpose: Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, the John Lennon Scholarship recognizes the talent of young songwriters.
Eligibility: Applicants must be age 15 to 25 and write an original song to be reviewed by a prestigious panel of judges. Entries are to be submitted by music schools, universities, youth orchestras and the Music Educators National Conference (MENC).
Amount: Up to $20,000
Number of awards: 3
Deadline: April 5
How to apply: Please see the website for a full list of eligible organizations that may submit entries.
Contact Information:
BMI Foundation Inc.
320 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-586-2000
Email: [email protected]
http://www.bmifoundation.org
http://www.bmifoundation.org/program/john_lennon_scholarships
International Junior Competition by Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To reward top piano prodigies, ages 11 to 13.
Eligibility: Applicants must perform at this competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students are provided with housing but must provide own transportation to and from Salt Lake City. Applicants must perform a 20-minute program of solo music and a 30-minute program of solo music.
Amount: Up to $7,000
Number of awards: 6
Deadline: The competition is June 18-23.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
138 W. Broadway, Suite 220
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-297-4250
Fax: 801-521-9202
Email: [email protected]
http://www.bachauer.com
http://www.bachauer.com/information.php?id=15&ref=
Search Scholarships in your own backyard: Community Organizations
Altrusa
American Red Cross
Association of Junior Leagues International
Boys and Girls Clubs
Circle K
Elks Club
Lions Club
4-H Clubs
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Friends of the Library
Kiwanis International
National Exchange Club
Optimist International
Performing Arts Center
Rotary Club
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Zonta International
Thelma A. Robinson Award in Ballet by National Federation of Music Clubs
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger &High school students
Purpose: To support students who are ballet dancers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 16. There is no entry fee, but applicants must be members of the NFMC.
Amount: $2,500
Number of awards: 1
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
National Federation of Music Clubs (Coral Gables, FL)
Anne Cruxent
5530 Lajeune Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: 330-638-4003
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: [email protected]
http://www.nfmc-music.org
http://www.nfmc-music.org/index.php?submenu=Competitions&src=gendocs&ref=Competition %26 Awards
Scholarship Slam by Power Poetry
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High school, College, Graduate school students
Purpose: To award students who write a slam poem.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 25 or younger and a U.S. citizen. Students submit their poem online.
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1
Deadline: October 4
How to apply: Applicants must join the website and submit their poem online.
Contact Information:
Power Poetry
295 East 8th Street
Suite 3W
New York , NY 10009
Phone: 347-460-6741
Email: [email protected]
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/scholarship
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To recognize students for their self-initiated community service.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a student in grades 5-12 and a legal resident one of the 50 states of the U.S. or District of Columbia and engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after the year prior to date of application.
Amount: $1,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 102
Deadline: November 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Prudential Financial Inc.
751 Broad Street, 16th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 877-525-8491
Email: [email protected]
http://spirit.prudential.com
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14830
JIF Most Creative Sandwich Contest by The J.M. Smucker Company
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To support children who create an original sandwich using Jif products.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between 6 and 12 years old. They must create and name a unique sandwich recipe using an eligible Jif product and then submit the recipe along with a picture of the sandwich. Selection is based on creativity, how the sandwich will likely taste, if the sandwich looks appealing and how easy it is to prepare.
Amount: $2,500-$25,000.
Number of awards: 10
Deadline: November 8
How to apply: Application and submission of entry must be made online.
Contact Information:
The J.M. Smucker Company
One Strawberry Lane
Orrville, OH 44667
Phone: 800-283-8915
http://www.jif.com/promotions/most-creative-peanut-butter/
Lions International Peace Poster Contest by Lions Club International
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To award creative youngsters with cash prizes for outstanding poster designs.
Eligibility: Students must be 11, 12 or 13 years old as of the deadline and must be sponsored by their local Lions club. Entries will be judged at the local, district, multiple district and international levels. Posters will be evaluated on originality, artistic merit and expression of the assigned theme.
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: 24
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available from your local Lion's Club.
Contact Information:
Lions Club International
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
Phone: 630-571-5466
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lionsclubs.org
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/youth-programs/peace-poster-contest/index.php
Art Awards by Scholastic
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To reward America's best student artists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in American or Canadian schools and must submit artwork in one of the following categories: art portfolio, animation, ceramics and glass, computer art, design, digital imagery, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, photography portfolio, printmaking, sculpture or video and film. There are regional and national levels.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December
How to apply: Applications are available online. The deadlines vary by state but start in December. There is an online form to find out the deadline for your state.
Contact Information:
Scholastic
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-343-6100
Fax: 212-389-3939
Email: a&[email protected]
http://www.artandwriting.org
http://www.artandwriting.org/awards
Johansen International Competition for Young String Players by Friday Morning Music Club Inc.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To support young instrumentalists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of violin, viola or cello between the ages of 13 and 17 at the time of competition. Students must not be under professional management and must perform five pieces for the competition. Note: We do not recommend applying to scholarships that charge application fees. However, some scholarships of this type charge fees and are included for completeness.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 10
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, repertoire list, audition CD, release forms, education and experience page and $75 application fee are required.
Contact Information:
Friday Morning Music Club Inc.
801 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-333-2075
Email: [email protected]
http://www.fmmc.org
http://www.fmmc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=103
Young Jazz Composer Award by ASCAP Foundation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High school, College, Graduate, Adult Students
Purpose: To recognize the talent of young jazz composers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 30 and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must submit one original composition, including a score and performance, if possible.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
ASCAP Foundation
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-621-6219
http://www.ascapfoundation.org
http://www.ascapfoundation.org
Letters About Literature Contest
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To encourage young people to read.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. legal residents. They must be students in grades 4 through 12 and must be at least nine years old by the September 1 that precedes the contest deadline. They must submit a personal letter to an author about how that author's book or work has impacted them. Selection is based on letter originality, grammar and organization.
Amount: $200-$1,000.
Number of awards: 4
Deadline: December 10 and January 10
How to apply: Entry instructions are available online. An entry coupon and letter are required.
Contact Information:
Letters About Literature
P.O. Box 5308
Woodbridge, VA 22194
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org/
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards by Scholastic
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To reward creative young writers and artists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in U.S. or Canadian schools and must submit writing pieces or portfolios in one of the following categories: dramatic script, general writing portfolio, humor, journalism, nonfiction portfolio, novel, personal essay/memoir, poetry, science fiction/fantasy, short story and short story.
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Scholastic
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-343-6100
Fax: 212-389-3939
Email: a&[email protected]
http://www.artandwriting.org
http://www.artandwriting.org/awards
Eagle Scout Scholarship by National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To reward exceptional students who have reached the status of Eagle Scout.
Eligibility: Applicants must have reached Eagle Scout status, must currently be registered in an active unit and can't have reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. Applicants can apply multiple years as long as they are under the age limit, but the maximum award amount is $8,000. Applicants usually apply at the chapter level. Applicants will be required to submit an essay and four-generation ancestor chart with their application.
Amount: $2,000-$8,000.
Number of awards: 3
Deadline: December 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
1000 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: 502-589-1776
Email: [email protected]
http://www.sar.org
http://www.sar.org/youth/eagle.html
CTA César E. Chávez Memorial Education Awards Program by California Teachers Association (CTA)
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult students
Purpose: To honor César Chávez by rewarding students and teachers who follow his vision and guiding principles.
Eligibility: A student or group of up to five students must submit an essay or visual piece under the supervision of a teacher or professor who is a member of the CTA. Students may be in kindergarten through high school or in community college. All works must focus on topics such as non-violence and their relationship to Chávez's legacy. Visit the website for a complete list of topics and specific essay and visual arts submission requirements.
Amount: Up to $550.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
California Teachers Association (CTA)
CTA Human Rights Department
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
Phone: 650-697-1400
Fax: 650-552-5001
http://www.cta.org
http://www.cta.org/About-CTA/CTA-Foundation/Scholarships.aspx
Carson Scholars by Carson Scholars Fund
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to the community.
Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their school. They must be in grades 4 through 11 and have a GPA of 3.75 or higher in English, reading, language arts, math, science, social studies and foreign language. They must have participated in some form of voluntary community service beyond what is required by their school. Scholarship recipients must attend a four-year college or university upon graduation to receive funds.
Minimum GPA: 3.75
Amount: $1,000
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available from the schools of those nominated. Only one student per school may be nominated.
Contact Information:
Carson Scholars Fund
305 W Chesapeake Avenue
Suite L-020
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 877-773-7236
Email: [email protected]
http://www.carsonscholars.org
http://carsonscholars.org/programs/scholarships/about-our-scholarships
Biographies of Contemporary Women in Mathematics Essay Contest
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult Students
Purpose: To increase awareness of women's contributions to the mathematical sciences.
Eligibility: Applicants must interview a woman working in a mathematical career and write an essay based on the interview. Applicants may be from the sixth grade to graduate students.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: At least 3
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online and must be submitted online.
Contact Information:
Association for Women in Mathematics
4114 Computer and Space Sciences Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-7892
Fax: 301-314-9074
Email: [email protected]
http://www.awm-math.org
http://www.awm-math.org/biographies/contest.html
DuPont Challenge Science Essay Award by DuPont
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To promote interest in scientific studies.
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students between grades 7 and 12 in a U.S. or Canadian school and write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific or technological development that interests them.
Amount: $200-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies.
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
DuPont
The DuPont Challenge
Science Essay Awards Program, c/o General Learning Communications
900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-205-3000
http://thechallenge.dupont.com
http://thechallenge.dupont.com/a
National Young Astronomer Award by Astronomical League
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To support young astronomers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 14 to 19 years old, not yet enrolled in college at the award deadline and do not have to be members of an astronomy club or of the Astronomical League. International students of the same age are eligible if they are enrolled in a U.S. secondary school on the application deadline. The application consists of the application form, summary of astronomy related activities and optional exhibits.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 3
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Astronomical League
9201 Ward Parkway
Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 816-444-4878
Email: [email protected]
http://www.astroleague.org
http://www.astroleague.org/al/awards/nyaa/noya.html
Julius and Esther Stulberg International String Competition
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To support young instrumentalists.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of violin, viola, cello or double bass, be 19 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the year of competition and perform a Bach piece and a solo for the competition, which is typically held in May.
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: 4
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of age and audition CD are required.
Contact Information:
Julius and Esther Stulberg Competition Inc.
359 S Kalamazoo Mall #14
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-2776
Email: [email protected]
http://www.stulberg.org
http://www.stulberg.org/#1232672811922
Davidson Fellows Scholarships by Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To award young people for their works in mathematics, science, technology, music, literature, philosophy or "outside the box."
Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 18 and be able to attend the awards reception in Washington, DC. In addition to the monetary award, the institute will pay for travel and lodging expenses. Three nominator forms, three copies of a 15-minute DVD or VHS videotape and additional materials are required.
Amount: $10,000-$50,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
9665 Gateway Drive
Suite B
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: 775-852-3483
Email: [email protected]
http://www.davidson-institute.org
http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/
International Trumpet Guild Conference Scholarship
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult Students
Purpose: To improve the artistic level of trumpet players.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students and record audition songs onto a tape or CD. There are different age group categories, and each category has its own performance requirements. Applicants must be ITG members.
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
International Trumpet Guild
John Irish, Department of Music
Angelo State University
ASU Station #10906
San Angelo, TX 76909
Email: [email protected]
http://www.trumpetguild.org
http://www.trumpetguild.org
California Oratorical Contest by American Legion, Department of California
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Amount: $1,200-$18,000.
Number of awards: Varies.
Deadline: February 23.
How to apply: Applications are available by email.
Contact Information:
American Legion, Department of California
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 117
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-431-2400
Fax: 415-255-1571
Email: [email protected]
http://www.calegion.org
http://www.calegion.org/html/oratorical.htm
Young Naturalist Awards by American Museum of Natural History
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: The Young Naturalist Awards is an inquiry-based research competition that challenges students in grades 7 to 12 to complete an investigation of the natural world. It encourages students to explore an area of science that interests them, typically in life science, Earth science, ecology or astronomy.
Eligibility: Applicants must be students in grade 7 through 12 who are currently enrolled in a public, private, parochial or home school in the United States, Canada, U.S. territories or in a U.S.-sponsored school abroad. Each essay is judged primarily on its scientific merits.
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: 12
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-769-5100
Email: [email protected]
http://www.amnh.org
http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/young-naturalist-awards
Moris J. and Betty Kaplun Scholarship by The Kaplun Foundation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To award essays about Jewish-related topics.
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12. Grades 7 through 9 are level one, and grades 10 through 12 are level two. Applicants must submit essays on Jewish-related topics listed on the website, and essays must be typed, double-spaced and a minimum of 250 words. Level one essays may not be more than 1,000 words. Level two essays may not be more than 1,500 words. A recent level one topic has been, "What person of importance to the Jewish people, past or present, would you like to meet and why?" A recent level two topic has been, "Antisemitism plagues all Jews regardless of religious adherence. How do you see yourself reacting to it?"
Amount: $750-$1,800.
Number of awards: 12
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Essays must be submitted by mail.
Contact Information:
Kaplun Foundation
Essay Contest Committee
P.O. Box 234428
Great Neck, NY 11023
http://www.kaplunfoundation.org
http://www.kaplunfoundation.org/upload/essay.html
Young Scholars Program by Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To help high-achieving students with financial need and provide them with educational opportunities throughout high school.
Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, be in the 7th grade and plan to attend high school in the United States. Academic achievement and intelligence are important, and students must display strong academic records, academic awards and honors and submit a strong letter of recommendation. A GPA of 3.65 is usually required, but exceptions are made for students with unique talents or learning differences. The award is also based on students' will to succeed, leadership and public service, critical thinking ability and participation in the arts and humanities. During two summers, recipients must participate in a Young Scholars Week and Young Scholars Reunion in Washington, DC.
Minimum GPA: 3.65
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 60. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and at regional talent centers. An application form, parental release, financial and tax forms, school report, teacher recommendation, personal recommendation and survey form are required.
Contact Information:
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
301 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243
Phone: 800-498-6478
Fax: 703-723-8030
Email: [email protected]
http://www.jkcf.org
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/young-scholars-program/
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship by Kohls Corporation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To recognize young people who volunteer in their communities.
Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by parents, educators or community members. There are two categories: one for kids ages 6-12 and another for ages 13-18. Nominees must be legal U.S. residents who have not graduated from high school.
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: 2,300
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online and at Kohl's stores.
Contact Information:
Kohls Corporation
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: 262-703-7000
Fax: 262-703-7115
Email: [email protected]
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp
Doodle 4 Google by Google
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger & High school students
Purpose: To encourage creativity in United States school students through a logo contest.
Eligibility: Participants must be elementary or secondary school students in the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia that have registered for the contest. They must be U.S. residents who have obtained parental consent to enter. Employees, interns, contractors, and office-holders of Google Inc. and their immediate families are not eligible.
Amount: Up to $30,000
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 22
How to apply: Applications are available from participating schools.
Contact Information:
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Phone: 650-253-0000
Fax: 650-253-0001
Email: [email protected]
http://www.google.com/doodle4google
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/rules.html
John Lennon Scholarship Competition by BMI Foundation Inc.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger, High School, College & Adult Students
Purpose: Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, the John Lennon Scholarship recognizes the talent of young songwriters.
Eligibility: Applicants must be age 15 to 25 and write an original song to be reviewed by a prestigious panel of judges. Entries are to be submitted by music schools, universities, youth orchestras and the Music Educators National Conference (MENC).
Amount: Up to $20,000
Number of awards: 3
Deadline: April 5
How to apply: Please see the website for a full list of eligible organizations that may submit entries.
Contact Information:
BMI Foundation Inc.
320 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-586-2000
Email: [email protected]
http://www.bmifoundation.org
http://www.bmifoundation.org/program/john_lennon_scholarships
International Junior Competition by Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Purpose: To reward top piano prodigies, ages 11 to 13.
Eligibility: Applicants must perform at this competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students are provided with housing but must provide own transportation to and from Salt Lake City. Applicants must perform a 20-minute program of solo music and a 30-minute program of solo music.
Amount: Up to $7,000
Number of awards: 6
Deadline: The competition is June 18-23.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Contact Information:
Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
138 W. Broadway, Suite 220
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-297-4250
Fax: 801-521-9202
Email: [email protected]
http://www.bachauer.com
http://www.bachauer.com/information.php?id=15&ref=
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