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FIRE’s Freedom in America Essay Contest

FIRE’s Freedom in America Essay Contest

Over the past two weeks, FastWeb has given you a lot of advice on how to win an essay contest. Now you can put our tips to practice through the FIRE Freedom in America Essay Contest and win $5,000 in scholarship money!

Applicants are required to watch two short videos on FIRE’s website and then write a 700-1200 word essay on why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: November 6, 2009

Age: High school seniors

Sponsored by: FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education)

How to enter: www.thefire.org/index.php/contests/

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    cece273

    about 1 month ago

    oh wow seniors only that sucks'

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    humphrey1

    2 months ago

    sounds great!

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    KarenY55

    3 months ago

    The age limitation stinks. Seniors are not the only one's looking for scholarship money!

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    SandyC155

    3 months ago

    only seniors? =(

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    tolafaminu

    4 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pio7U51a93Q

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    bowlinggirl6

    4 months ago

    Are there any guide lines as to who can enter, like what grade you have to be in?

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    jparks01

    4 months ago

    thats good

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    MichaelB2225

    4 months ago

    For HS seniors only? Please verify.

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    EstherR46

    4 months ago

    :,( this would be so great if i was a senior.

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    KachinaS

    4 months ago

    I agree Its a great topic. But should be available to all seeking scholarships who are enrolled or plan on enrolling into a college.

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    oxXCarlyXxo

    4 months ago

    Sounds great like a great topic! However I wish it was not only for High school seniors.. wish you all the best!!

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    Labanya_x3

    4 months ago

    Will be applying!

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    TranT70

    4 months ago

    good one!

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    AmethystS10

    4 months ago

    I love these guys; one of the few non-partisan groups truly dedicated to academic freedom of speech from ALL parties. (Like they say--the true purpose of "free speech" is to permit the opinions of those you hate or dislike as much as those you like.) I am SO doing this essay. The only thing that makes me sad is the 1200 word limit :P

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    GeorgiaG37

    4 months ago

    This is worth a try.
    Georgia

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