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 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award is available to home school and high school students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. [gate] You must submit a work of patriotic art on paper or canvas. You must use water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen-and-ink, or oil. Digital art on paper will also be accepted. In order to ...

The GotScholarship: $40K to Give Away Scholarship is open to current and future college students, graduates and parents of students. [gate] To enter, you must complete the brief registration process then apply for the chance to win. Participants can increase their odds of winning by having sponsors. Anyone can sponsor a registered participant and every sponsor represents an additional entry for ...

The Kate Herzog Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshman and sophomores. [gate] You must submit an original, unpublished writing sample of less than 1000 words, typed and double-spaced. You must also submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 3/27/13 Website: Kate Herzog 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 ...

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 "Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students attending a U.S. college or university for the 2013 - 2014 academic year. [gate] To enter, you must submit an original creation with one image, in a digital JPEG image format, that expresses what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Some ...

The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to United States high school students. You must submit an original essay of no more than 1,000 words that describes how an elected official demonstrated political courage by addressing an issue at the local, state, or national level. Deadline: January 8, 2011.

When Ronald Simon’s company sold its first kitchen cabinet back in 1989, Simon hoped that his business would grow. What he never expected was to put hundreds of underprivileged kids through college. But that’s exactly what happened. Today, Simon’s scholarship organization—the Simon Family Foundation— supports over 300 students throughout the country, spending roughly $32,000 on each, a year. The Foundation was ...

The National Rifle Association Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12. To be eligible, you must submit an essay of about 1,000 words on the following topic: “The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.” Homeschooled students may apply. See the website for more details on how ...

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 ...

Recipients of a Lowe's scholarship must demonstrate community service through leadership. [gate] The program awards up to 50 winners who receive $50,000 each for their full-time undergraduate college career. The Lowe's Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25. Get more information on the Lowe's Scholarship.

The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are available to students for one academic year of study in another country. This award will help to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies. You must also pass a language proficiency exam if your native language is not that of your proposed study country to be considered for this award. ...

The Philanthro Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must demonstrate success in academics, community involvement, and organization leadership to be considered for this award. *Deadline:* May 31, 2011 *Website:* www.philanthroproductions.org

The Project On Government Oversight Fellowship is open to students who are interested in working toward protecting the public interest. Fellows will investigate government subservience to special interests, conduct research, and perform clerical work. You must be motivated to expose corruption and explore solutions to be eligible for this fellowship. *Deadline:* Rolling *Website:* www.pogo.org

The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. [gate] You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. A complete list ...

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 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 ...