“Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget the state wants to live at the expense of everyone.” -Frederic Bastiat (1801–1850). The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowship Essay Contest asks applicants to imagine this statement to be true and write an essay 1,500 to 5,000 words on what ideas or reforms could be developed that would make ...

The Burger King Scholars Program is open to graduating high school seniors in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.[gate] To be eligible, you must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. Deadline: 1/10/13 Website: Burger King Scholars Program.

The Ventures Scholars Program is open to underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students. [gate] You must be pursuing a math or science-based career to be considered for this award. Deadline: Rolling Website: Ventures Scholars Program.

The Project Yellow Light Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students. [gate] To be considered, you must create a 25-55 second video that discourages distracted driving. Deadline: 4/1/13 Website: Project Yellow Light Scholarship.

The Best Buy Scholarships are available to students in grades nine through twelve, living in the United States or Puerto Rico, who plan to attend college full-time in the fall immediately following high school graduation. [gate] You must demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer efforts in your school and community and/or have a work history to be considered for this ...

Apply to win scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. [gate] Seven deserving winners will be chosen based on a short answer about the impact of social media on your generation. Deadline: 1/31/13 Website: MeetMyCollege $5,000 Scholarship.

The ARA Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate, graduate, and vocational / technical students. [gate] You must be employed in, or be the immediate family member of someone employed in, the equipment rental industry. Graduate students must be currently employed in the industry, and undergraduate students must be pursuing a field of study pertinent to the equipment rental industry. Deadline: 3/2/13 ...

The Heroes' Legacy Scholarship is available to full-time students who are the dependent children of those who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001. [gate] You must be unmarried and under the age of 23 to be eligible for this award. A minimum 2.5 GPA and a 500-word essay are also required. Deadline: ...

The Associate Product Manager Internship is open to students currently pursuing a BA/BS or MA/MS in Computer Science and graduating in 2013.[gate] Intern duties may include understanding and analyzing user needs, helping to define a product vision and strategy and working with engineers to build and launch new features. To be considered, you must have excellent written and communication skills, strong ...

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. [gate] Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high ...

The ADHD National Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. [gate] You must have been diagnosed with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and be under the care of a licensed health care provider to be considered for this award. Selection will be based on community service, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and a personal essay describing how ADHD has impacted your life. Deadline: 3/27/13 ...

The AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is available to sophomore, junior, and senior students who have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology. [gate] To be eligible, you must be majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science, or a related field at an accredited four-year college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadline: 4/12/13 Website: AACT John Kitt Memorial ...

The Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest is open to photographers ages 18 and over. Applicants may enter photographs in any of the five categories—Altered Images, Americana, the Natural World, People and Travel. Applicants compete to win cash prizes as well as the opportunity to have work printed in Smithsonian magazine and exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution. *Deadline:* December 1, 2011 *Website:* Photocontest.smithsonianmag.com ...

The AFSA High School Essay Contest is open to all high school students. [gate] In order to apply, you must submit a 1,000 to 1,250 word essay. The essay should focus on you imagining that you are a U.S. Ambassador, explaining what you as a diplomat would do, using the resources available to you as Ambassador, to improve the relations between ...

The American Chemical Society Scholarship is available to African-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native Americans who are enrolled in an accredited college, university or community college full-time. [gate] You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate financial need, and be majoring in: chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, materials science, toxicology. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Deadline: 3/1/13 Website: American ...

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 ...

The Melanie Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a doctoral or master's degree in the mental health field. [gate] To be considered, you must demonstrate past involvement in extracurricular, volunteer, research, and/or career-related activities. Deadline: 3/4/13 Website: Melanie Foundation Scholarship.

The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition is open to students in grades seven through twelve who are attending a public, private, or home school in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, or Guam. You must submit an essay between 700 and 1,000 words that discusses a scientific and / or technological development that has captured your interest and attention. The essay must ...

The AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship is available to high school students who will be entering an accredited four - year college or university within 12 months of the deadline. You must be a US citizen to be eligible for this award. To apply you must submit a short personal biography and a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay describing ...

The Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship is available to students who participate in the National Financial Capability Challenge. Twenty students will be selected by lottery from among the top 10 percent highest-scoring students nationally. In addition, five $1,000 scholarships will go to students who score in the top 10 percent among all participating students who attend low-income public schools. A grant of ...