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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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