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 ...

This holiday season, DoSomething.org is helping you rock your canned food drive. Sign up at www.dosomething.org/tackle-hunger and we'll give you all the resources to make your canned food drive one for the record books! Need another reason to participate? One drive that collects at least 10 pounds of food will be randomly selected to win a $100 scholarship for each member ...

C-SPAN, the political cable television network, offers unpaid internships in Washington, D.C., each spring, summer and fall to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are interested in media and politics. To be eligible, you must be able to work a minimum 16 hours each week and have relevant experience. Positions include editorial, research and technical programming positions; new media/online production positions; broadcast ...

The Cultural Survival Fundraising and Events Internship is open to students and graduates who are interested in human rights and the inner workings of a non-profit organization. Interns will research foundations and grant opportunities and participate in the maintenance of fundraising programs. You must be independent, organized, and self-motivated. Also, you must be able to commit at least 16 hours per ...

The "From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - word essay that addresses the following questions: "How has the book, From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate positively impacted your pursuit of success and promise? What is your commitment to improving the ...

The Make Art Save Art Scholarship from DoSomething.org is available to students who are U.S. citizens and no more than 25 years of age. Prizes include a $5,000 grant for your school art program, a $1,000 scholarship and a personal laptop. You must create and submit your own visual artwork and a short essay showcasing the importance of art education to ...

In celebration of today’s palindrome, 11/11/11, as well as National Scholarship Month, we’re highlighting 11 scholarships that you can still apply for this November. The highlighted scholarships range in school year requirements, from age 13 to post-doctoral candidates, and cover a wide spectrum of areas of interest like duck calling, automotives and educational and volunteer travel. There is a scholarship for ...

The Get Green Video Contest is open to U.S. high school students between the ages of 14 and 19. To enter, you must submit a 30 - 120 second video that shows how one or more of the elements of science, technology, engineering, or math can help green your city or town. [gate] The first place winner will receive $500 and ...

The Being an American Essay Contest is open to high school students between the ages of 13 and 19. [gate] To enter, you must compose a maximum 1000 - word essay on the following topic: "How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?" The essay must be submitted by your teacher to be considered. Deadline: 12/15/2011 Website: Being ...

The Penguin Group Internship is available to students who are interested in the field of publishing. Internships are available in the areas of contracts, editorial, graphic design, managing editorial, marketing, production, publicity, sales, subsidiary rights, and operations. [gate] A resume and cover letter are required. Deadline: 1/15/2012 Website: Penguin Group Internship

The Herpetology Internship is available at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. You must be interested in assisting with the daily care of the Aquarium's reptiles, amphibians and associated invertebrates. [gate] You will prepare diets and feed the animals, clean and monitor on- and off-exhibit animals and assist in the maintenance of live food cultures. Other special projects may be determined by ...

The Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative Internship is available to full-time students at four-year colleges and universities. [gate] You must be interested in the work of a financial representative: defining target markets, finding and pursuing clients, nurturing client relationships and achieving sales of financial products. You must also demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic and a history of success in ...

The Courageous Persuaders Scholarship is available to high school students nationwide. To be considered, you must create a 30 - second TV commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. In addition to a scholarship award, the winning team will also have their commercial aired on television. [gate] Deadline: 2/12/2013 Website: Courage Persuaders Scholarship ...

Arts programs are the first to go when a school faces budget cuts, but studies show arts education is a crucial part of self-expression, creative thinking, and improves academic studies. DoSomething.org wants you to take a stand for arts education in your school. Create your own visual artwork showcasing the importance of art education and submit your design at www.dosomething.org/make-art-save-art. Share ...

The Second City Communications Internship is open to students with sales/marketing or communications background. You must be conscientious and possess initiative and strong self-management skills. In addition, you must thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment surrounded by 'artistic' types. The internship requires a minimum of 10 hours per week. Deadline: Rolling Website: Second City Communications Internship

The Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway - Cotton Bowl Contest is open to students who are who are between the ages of 18 and 24. To enter, you must submit an original video explaining why you deserve to win. Deadline: 12/15/2011 Website: Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway – Cotton Bowl Contest

The ALA Viral Video Scholarship Contest is open to high school and college students. To enter, you must create and submit a viral video / public service announcement, of up to 240 seconds, on any topic covering public safety. Deadline: 3/31/2012 Website: ALA Viral Video Scholarship Contest

The Boston Bruins Foundation Internship is open to students who want to learn the daily regimen of a professional sports franchise. Interns are required to receive some form of college credit for their internships. Deadline: Rolling Website: Boston Bruins Foundation Internship

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Internships are available in the following areas: technology, corporate development and finance, clearing, marketing, products and services, operations, and human resources. [gate] Internships are paid and last between three and twelve months. Deadline: Rolling Website: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Internship

The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship is available to kindergarten through graduate students. You must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to your community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the U.S. Your work must have been within the last 12 months and volunteering services must help non - family members. [gate] Applicants must obtain a Community Service Recommendation (CSR) ...