According to the United Nations, over one million children worldwide are living in prison without any legal assistance or possibility of a fair trial. This essay contest, provided by Oakseed Ministries, is part of their efforts to raise awareness about the problem of imprisoned children worldwide. The yearlong project will end at the Annual Day of Prayer for Children at High ...

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 ...

The America's 9/11 Foundation, Inc. Scholarship is available to students whose parent is a first responder (EMS, Fire or Police) either paid or volunteer. Also required is an essay of between 200 and 500 words on the topic: "Those who answer the 9/ 11 call and why do they do it?" Provided By: America's 9/11 Foundation, Inc. Deadline: March 15, 2010 ...

Hurricane Sandy affected millions of people and you want to help. The best place to start is your community. [gate] DoSomething.org put together a national campaign, Pantry Prep, to help you stock your local food pantry to help families in a crisis. Collect 25 items for your local food pantry and you'll automatically be entered to win a $5,000. With every ...

The Urban Ministry Internship Program at City Vision College - Rescue Mission Worker position is open to students interested in gaining practical experience in urban ministry. [gate] You must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), and be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident in the U.S. or have a valid ...

Tillman Military Scholarships are designed to bridge the gap between what a service member can pay for school and how much school costs. Even with the GI Bill many service members and their dependents (children and spouses) are still unable to pay for school and therefore cannot further their education. Because of the sacrifices made by these men and women America ...

The "Dream Deferred" Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East is available to students who are 25 years old or younger and live in the Middle East or the U.S. You must submit a 600 - to 1500 - word essay addressing one of the questions listed on the sponsor's Web site. You must reside in an Arab League ...

The Discus Awards College Scholarship is available to high school students planning to attend college. You must choose three areas from the categories on the Web site and provide evidence of your excellence in each, then post the information on the Web site. You must be nominated to qualify for this award. Self-nominations are also accepted. *Deadline:* Rolling *Website:* www.discusawards.com ...

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is open to students age 18 and younger as of October 4, 2012. The competition awards students with scholarships in the amount of $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000. Each applicant for the Davidson Fellows Scholarship is asked to submit a "significant piece of work" that improves lives through science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, and outside the box. ...

The Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities.[gate] Applicant should 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. You must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children's ...

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] ...

The United Nations Foundation Internship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who possess a strong interest in international affairs. You must possess good writing and research skills and formidable knowledge of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions. [gate] Internships are available in the following areas: partnership development, public affairs, finance and grants administration, and issues areas: children's health, women ...

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: ...

The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship is available to college sophomores who are attending college full-time. Applicants must be majoring in a field related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education as well as a U.S. citizen. The scholarship provides up to $8,000 per year, a 10-week full-time internship position that pays $650 a week, and another $8,000 scholarship ...

The East Villagers Service Scholar Essay and Art Contest is available to students in the U.S. and Canada who have completed at least five hours of community service. You must respond to one of three essay prompts; or submit a work of fine art, digital art, photography, or video that inspires service or captures an inspirational moment of service. *Deadline:* May ...

The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition "ASIST" Scholarship is open to non-traditional students who are past high school age and entering college for the first time or students who are re-training. [gate] You must demonstrate financial need, be at least 18 years old, and reside in the boundaries of an Executive Women International (EWI) chapter (a complete list is listed on ...

Here’s one for all you doodlelers out there, make your drawings pay off! Produce a concept for a graphic novel. A graphic novel is a story conveyed through pictures – like a comic book. This scholarship is looking for a graphic novel concept which is made up of two things; a graphic that in some way represents your novel, and a ...

The Minority Access Internship Program is available to all undergraduate and graduate students.[gate] You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least your undergraduate freshman year. This program is intended to offer students experience in diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities. All students are encouraged ...

Best Buy’s philanthropic foundation, @15, is giving back to students in a big way. Every year, Best Buy awards 1,000 students with a $1,000 scholarship. [gate] Applicants must be in grades 9 – 12. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, participate in volunteer efforts and have some work experience. Best Buy also hosts the site wwwat15.com, which gives students a voice ...

The Clinical Engineering Student Internship is available to junior and senior high school students. Interns will work towards learning a particular job so that they are qualified to apply for the job once the internship is complete. [gate] You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate communication skills, computer literacy, time management and organizational skills to qualify for this ...