The National Peace Essay Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. You must be attending a public, private, or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. [gate] This essay contest is intended to promote serious discussion among high school students, teachers, ...

The White House Internship Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, recent grads, and veterans who are interested in serving the President and exploring the field of public service. In addition to normal office duties, interns will attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, D.C., area. [gate] ...

Young Naturalist Award is available to students in grades seven through twelve who are currently enrolled in a public, parochial, or home school. You must plan and conduct your own scientific expedition, one which will provide original data, questions, and observations on a topic in the natural sciences. An essay is required to be considered for this award. Deadline: 3/9/2012 Website: ...

1 in 3 homeless people in the U.S. is under the age of 18. This January, DoSomething.org has launched the 5th annual Teens for Jeans campaign which mobilizes teens to collect jeans to donate to homeless teens across the country. Collect your gently worn jeans, any brand, and drop them off at an Aéropostale store. Need another reason to participate? Two ...

The MIT THINK Competition is available to full-time high school students attending a public, private, or home school. [gate] You must be a U.S. resident during the 2011-2012 school year. You must register and submit your proposal on the sponsor's website. Deadline: 1/6/2012 Website: MIT THINK Competition

The Software Engineer Internship is open to students working towards a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in computer science, art or a related field. To be considered, you must meet the following qualifications: Programming experience in C or C++, or a scripting language such as Python or Perl, an art aesthetic that demonstrates a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, lighting, ...

The Social Media Internship is available to full-time students. Interns will be involved in social media reporting and analysis, assisting in maintaining the Marvel Audience Network, various online research projects and participation in brainstorming sessions. An interest in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and emerging social media networks/technologies is a must. You must also demonstrate internet knowledge, strong writing, research, and Excel skills ...

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is open to young people interested in protecting wildlife and the environment. [gate] To be considered, you must conduct your own environmental stewardship project in 2011, take digital photos of your project in action, and write an essay about your project and what it meant to you. Deadline: 12/31/2011 Website: Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship

The Grandparents Gone Wired Scholarship is available to students who are U.S. and Canadian citizens under the age of 25. You must help your grandparents enter the digital age and show them how to use Facebook, Skype and Gmail. [gate] Everyone who takes action in the campaign and reports back to DoSomething will be considered for this award. Deadline: 12/30/2011 Website: ...

The Design Internship is available to full-time students. Interns will work with the Junior and Senior Art Directors of the Business Development department on various types of design projects from web banners, logo design, and advertising design to help develop and design assets for all of the conventions that Marvel attends. Interns should have knowledge of current versions of Adobe Photoshop, ...

The Fountainhead Essay Contest is open worldwide to 11th and 12th graders. You must write an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words on a topic relating to Ayn Rand's novel, "The Fountainhead." Topics can be found on the sponsor's Web site. Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an ...

The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship is available to the spouses of Uniformed Services members who are enrolled in a post- secondary, graduate, vocational, or technical school. GED, ESL, and online students are also eligible to apply. [gate] Deadline: 1/31/2012 Website: Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship

The Cultural Survival Guatemala Radio Project Internship is open to students and graduates who are interested in human rights and are also fluent and proficient in Spanish. [gate] Interns will work on a project between Cultural Survival and six Guatemalan organizations designed to protect Maya peoples' access to media and to improve the effectiveness of community radio as a means for ...

The AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, or certified trade school. [gate] To enter, you must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" then take an open - book, ten - question multiple - choice test. Students will receive an entry into a drawing for each question ...

Last year, we highlighted 15 weird scholarships that students can win just for being…well, weird. Now, we’re doing it again! And let’s be honest, everyone is a little weird -- so there could be something here for you. Whether you’re a rough and tough cowboy or just happened to be born with the last name “Zolp,” check out the weirdness now! ...

The Galvanize the Future Essay Contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at an accredited four - year college or university. You must be majoring in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, material science, or a related field to be eligible for this award. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - 2000 word essay ...

The Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities who demonstrate a commitment, through coursework or experience, to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, or animation. [gate] You must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children's ...

The VIP Women in Technology Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a career in information technology or a related field. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 3/15/2012 Website: VIP Women in Technology Scholarship

December is one of greatest months for volunteering; not only because you have time off from school but because you feel the overwhelming need to give to others. It’s the ideal time to start or contribute to a coat drive, serve at a soup kitchen or give gifts to a family that would otherwise have a sparse holiday celebration. While you’re ...

The OneChild Africa Essay Contest is available to high school and homeschool students who are under the age of 19. To be considered, you must submit a 1400 - to 1500 - word essay that examines, and reflects on, the plight of children in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly children who have been orphaned due to AIDS. In your essay, you must consider ...