SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
As a counselor, you know how important it is to stay on track
with what's current in financial aid and college prep. This page is
a simple and quick way to find some exciting financial aid and
scholarship opportunities for your students. Check back regularly
because you never know what will become available next!
American Indian College
Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian
College Fund was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to
American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges
and to fund and create awareness about the community-based
accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students
access to knowledge and skills alongside Native culture, language,
and values. The American Indian College Fund also provides
scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending any
other accredited public or non-profit private college all across
the United States.
Website:
http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/
American Indian
Science and Engineering Society
Deadline: Various
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps
students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a
wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES
scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will
help them meet the unique STEM needs of our
communities. Students are highly encouraged to apply for all
the scholarships they are eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
BestColleges.com
Deadline: Various
The goal of BestCollege is to help students maximize free money
for college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship
information. They have compiled an extensive list of scholarships
for criminal justice majors, including criminal justice
scholarships and criminal justice grants specifically for
undergraduates, graduate students, minorities, and women.
Website:
http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/criminal-justice-scholarships/
Common Knowledge
Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: Various
Common Knowledge Scholarship
Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarship quizzes throughout
the year for U.S. high school, college, and graduate students. They
even have some scholarships that parents can win for their
children. Award amounts range from $250 to $2,500.
Website: http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships
McNair Scholars
Program
Deadline: Year-Round
This scholarship program is designed to prepare students for
careers as graduate students, professors or professional
researchers. Applicants must be full-time college students, have
completed 42 hours or more, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be a first
generation college student or a student from an underrepresented
ethnic group.
Website: https://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community
Foundation
Deadline: Various
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more than 120
scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and
companies. These funds share the common goal of helping to make a
difference in the lives of others. The foundation is now able to
receive your transcripts electronically if your high school
participates in this free service. Please see OCCF's website for
details about each scholarship.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Tuck Sleep
Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Many scholarships today are geared toward specific candidates,
including those who struggle with sleep-related issues. Tuck.com
provides you with more than $500,000 in scholarship funding for
undergraduate and graduate students. Some of these awards target
sleep-deprived individuals, while others are available to students
pursuing degrees in sleep science and other areas of psychology and
mental health.
Website: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/
UCanGo2.org
Deadline: Various
Check out UCanGo2.org for numerous scholarship opportunities for
middle school, high school, college and adult students. They
provide you with links to scholarships by deadline and by category,
as well as a new scholarship of the week each Monday. UCanGo2 also
offers free information on college planning and financial aid.
Visit their website to find these helpful tools!
Website: http://ucango2.org/Scholarships.html
Varsity Tutors
Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $200 college scholarship contest
where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt.
Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote
via social media for submitted entries. The five entries with the
most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month
and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $200 college
scholarship.
Website:
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
January Scholarships
Eskridge Auto Free Ride College
Scholarship
Deadline: January 6, 2019
KOCO 5, Eskridge Auto, and Prosperity Bank are partnering to award
deserving high school seniors with college scholarships. Ten
finalists will be chosen to submit a video presenting his or her
story about why they should receive the scholarship and vehicle.
Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
They must attend high school in one of the following Oklahoma
counties: Alfalfa, Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland,
Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Grant, Greer,
Harmon, Harper, Hughes, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan,
Major, McClain, Murray, Noble, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne,
Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, Seminole, Washita, Woods, Woodward. The
Free Ride Vehicle Scholarship recipient will receive a new 2018
Chevrolet Cruze LT and up to a $25,000 scholarship. Four finalists
will receive a scholarship up to $5,000.
Website: https://www.koco.com/article/eskridge-auto-free-ride-fall-2018/23013510
Ron Brown Scholar
Program
Deadline: January 9, 2019
The Ron Brown Scholarship Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of
Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that
advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually
gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown
Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the
most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who
demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community
engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship - the
four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown's mission to uplift people
of all races, cultures and ethnicities - especially our
disadvantaged youth. Recipients may use the renewable scholarships
to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their
choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not
limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used
to pursue any academic discipline. Applicants for the Ron Brown
Scholarship must be graduating high school seniors at the time of
their application. Eligibility: (1) Must be Black/African American.
(2) Must excel academically. (3) Must exhibit exceptional
leadership potential. (4) Must participate in community service
activities. (5) Demonstrate financial need. (6) Be a US citizen or
hold a permanent resident visa card. (7) Be a current high school
senior at the time of your application.
Website: https://www.ronbrown.org/
APIA
Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 10, 2019
The Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship Fund
awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000
awards. APIA provides scholarships to underserved APIA students.
They place a special focus on those who live at or below the
poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status, are
the first in their families to attend college, are representative
of the APIA community's diversity, geographically and ethnically,
especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on
college campuses due to limited access and opportunity, and have
placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well
as solid academic achievement.
Website: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
NatureWorks - Sutton Award
for Student Conservation Art
Deadline: January 10, 2019
The Sutton Award recognizes high school students, grades ten
through twelve, who demonstrate the ability to communicate current
conservation topics in compelling ways. Applicants must choose one
of the following format categories for their presentation: 2D, 3D,
or photography. In addition to the artwork, each applicant must
submit a 250 word essay that explains how his or her work
communicates information about a current conservation issue. The
Sutton Award is comprised of up to $20,000 in cash to be
distributed among students, and among selected instructors of
winning students as determined by the selection committee. Students
must be attending school (public, private or home-school) in the
state of Oklahoma. Students must not be an employee or an immediate
family member of an employee of the Sutton Center.
Website: https://www.suttoncenter.org/development/partnerships/natureworks-sutton-award-for-student-conservation-art/
United States JCI Senate Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline January 11, 2019
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate
Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school
seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited
post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The
number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the
Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first
year of full-time study. The Oklahoma Senate will award two $500
scholarships. Recipients will then be forwarded on to the US JCI
Senate Foundation to be considered for further judging.
Website: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship
Mensa Foundation's College
Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 15, 2019
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited
U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year
following the application date. Applicants must submit an
application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or
vocational goals. Essays must be no
longer than 550 words.
Applicants need not be Mensa members.
Website: http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
The Washington Crossing Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2019
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the fiftieth annual
national Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards for
students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in
2019 who are planning careers in government service. The Washington
Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and
regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. The
competition is open to all high school seniors who are U. S.
citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States
in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one
year.
Website: http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html
JFK Profile in Courage Essay
Contest
Deadline: January 18, 2019
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write
an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding
of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in
Courage. The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not
including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied
sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles,
books, and/or personal interviews. The contest is open to United
States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending
public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under
the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED
program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or
the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.
The winner receives $10,000, second-place winner receives $3,000,
five finalists receive $1,000, and eight semi-finalists receive
$100.
Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
C-SPAN's Student
Cam
Deadline: January 20, 2019
Each entry should reflect this year's theme: What does it mean to
be American? Applicants will choose a constitutional right,
national characteristic, or historic event and explain how it
defines the American experience. The entry must be the original
work of the student(s). This competition is open to entrants
currently enrolled in middle or high school in any state in the
United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories.
Students may be enrolled in public or private schools, or be
home-schooled. Students in grades 6-8 will be considered "middle
school" entrants; grades 9-12 will be considered "high school"
entrants. A grand prize of $5,000 for the student(s) and $750 for
the teacher/school will be awarded to the best overall entry in
either the high school or middle school category. 149 other prizes
ranging from $125 to $3,000 will be awarded based on category and
region.
Website: http://www.studentcam.org/
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative
Deadline: January 25, 2019
The Andrew Lloyd Webber initiative provides students at all levels
with enhanced theatre education to initiate meaningful
relationships with theatre in childhood and open doors for pursuing
theatre as children become young adults. By fostering lifelong
engagement with theatre through educational avenues, they provide
diverse young people across the nation newfound access to industry
success. The initiative is how they rebuild the established path to
working in the theatre industry. They reach students across the
nation at an early age to make theatre transcend background,
creating access to industry opportunities for all who seek them.
The 4-Year University Scholarship provides financial support to
select students pursuing theatre studies at the University
level.
Website: http://americantheatrewing.org/program/the-andrew-lloyd-webber-initiative/
ARRL Foundation
Deadline: January 31, 2019
The ARRL Foundation is currently accepting applications from
eligible radio amateurs pursuing higher education. All applicants
must be active, FCC-licensed hams, and must complete and submit an
online application form. Applicants must also forward a copy of
their academic transcript from their most recently completed school
year. More than 80 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be
awarded in 2019.
Website: http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
Buenas Opiniones Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2019
This scholarship is for graduating Latino high school seniors or
currently enrolled college undergraduate or graduate students. The
award is $2,500 per year for up to four years. Buenas Opiniones
will support its scholars in a variety of ways including but not
limited to personal, leadership and professional development
opportunities, networking and mentorship opportunities, as well as
financial and academic support to prepare its scholars to be the
next leaders in their professions and communities. More than 50
million people in the United States identify as Hispanic, making
the growing Latino population by far the largest minority group in
the country. Though there are continued cultural, economic, and
societal barriers to educational success, students of Hispanic
descent have recently made significant gains, and Buenas Opiniones
would like to contribute to that momentum.
Website: https://buenasopiniones.com/scholarship/
RiSE Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: January 31, 2019
Current high school students with a diagnosis of a learning
disability or ASD/PDD are welcome to apply for the RiSE Scholarship
Foundation, Inc. Awards. There will be five $2,500 award winners in
the LD and Autism category. There will be 10 $500 Honorable Mention
award winners in both categories. Applicants must have a 2.50 GPA
or higher and be a U.S. citizen.
Website: http://risescholarshipfoundation.org/rise-award/apply-now/
WEOKIE Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2019
The WEOKIE Foundation will award 25 graduating high school seniors
scholarships for $2,000 each. Applicants must be a graduating
senior from an accredited high school or home school program
located in one of the following counties in which WEOKIE serves:
Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma and
Pottawatomie. Students must submit an application and write an
essay using the following prompt: Identify an opportunity to
improve things in your community and describe solutions that you
believe will address the problem. What specific changes would you
make and what do you believe the impact will be?
Website: https://www.weokie.org/foundation
February Scholarships
EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Deadline: February 1, 2019
The EngineerGirl writing contest is, for the first time, asking
students to submit works of creative fiction. They want stories
about women and girls saving the day with their wits, skill, and
whatever resources they can find to solve the problem. Maybe they
are working alone or maybe they are part of an elite team. Maybe
they just find themselves in an unusual situation that requires
some innovative thinking.We want stories that inspire EngineerGirl
readers to think, "I want to be able to do that" or "I can do
that." Applicants may be in grades 3 - 12. The length of submission
required varies, depending on grade. Winners will be selected in
each grade category with first-place winners receiving $500,
second-place entries receiving $250, and third-place entries
receiving $100.
Website: https://www.engineergirl.org/108311/2019-contest
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2019
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to
address the financial needs of minority college students and
provide comprehensive mentoring services through its 42 Strategies
for Success Curriculum. Once chosen from a national, selective
process, "Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars" receive a generous
four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending the college
or university of their choice and are enrolled in JRF's celebrated
mentoring curriculum. JRF's four-year curriculum enables students
to navigate the college environment effectively, explore career
options, develop leadership skills and embrace a commitment to
service. Throughout the four-year program, JRF also promotes the
values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of its
namesake. The JRF scholarship is awarded to outstanding high school
graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an
accredited four-year college or university. Additional fellowships
are given to JRF Scholars to pursue opportunities to work and study
abroad, and for post-graduate education.
Website: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
OMRF: Fleming
Scholar Program
Deadline: February 1, 2019
To be eligible for the Fleming Scholar Program, applicants MUST
be: An Oklahoma resident at the time of high school graduation, at
least 16 years of age, and classified as a high school senior or
college freshman, sophomore or junior at the time of application
submission. Applicants must also be a United States citizen or
permanent resident or have unrestricted employment authorization in
accordance with applicable Immigration and Naturalization Service
regulations (example: J-2 - with Employment Authorization
Document). Applicants with an H-4 visa are not eligible. Students
must be willing and able to commit to the program's entire
eight-week time frame, which begins the first Monday following
Memorial Day. Scholars are selected based on aptitude and interest
in science and math, academic standing, essays and recommendation
letters written as part of the application process.
Website: http://omrf.org/education-outreach/fleming-scholar-program/
National FFA Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 6, 2019
The National FFA Organization provides scholarships designed to
fit the diversity of their applicants. Scholarships sponsored by
businesses and individuals, through the National FFA Foundation,
are awarded to support a wide variety of higher education plans and
career goals. Their new scholarship platform provides a variety of
benefits for the end user. Students can create, edit and
submit an application utilizing any web platform including a smart
phone. They can upload any required documents directly to their
application and accept an awarded scholarship; all on-line. If you
are not an FFA member, don't worry! FFA has scholarships for you as
well.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/local-engagement-programs-scholarships/
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College
Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Alzheimer's disease doesn't just affect the people who have been
diagnosed with it; it also affects their loved ones, caregivers and
people of all ages, including children. Each year, AFA holds a
scholarship essay contest which asks students to describe how
Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted their lives. Whether
they've had a loved one with the disease, volunteered or worked as
a caretaker or are just passionate about the cause, the next
generation of leaders in the fight against Alzheimer's have a story
to tell. All high school seniors who are US citizens or permanent
residents and plan to enter a four year college/university in 2019
are invited to take part in the contest. The grand prize is a
$5,000 college scholarship. Scholarships will also be awarded for
first runner-up ($2,500), second runner-up ($1,500), third
runner-up ($1,000), fourth runner-up ($750) and honorable mention
($500).
Website: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/scholarship-contest/
Daughters of the American Revolution
Deadline: February 15, 2019
All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must
attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the
United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required;
however, a chapter or state chairman may work with the applicant to
put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship
Committee.
Website: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info
Levin Firm Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2019
At The Levin Firm, their car accident attorneys value education
and helping those in need. They also understand that school can be
a significant expense and know how hard it can be for students and
their families to make ends meet. Between housing, tuition, books,
and school supplies, the cost of attending college or graduate
school can easily rise into the tens of thousands of dollars, if
not more. In an effort to make things a little easier for students
and their families, they are pleased to offer a bi-yearly $1,000
scholarship to individuals who are currently attending or planning
on attending an accredited United States college or graduate school
in the near future.
Website: http://www.levininjuryfirm.com/scholarship/
Vegetarian Resource Group College
Scholarships
Deadline: February 20, 2019
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian
Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship
money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted
vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do
not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use
other animal products such as dairy or eggs. One award of $10,000
and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by
students graduating from high school in spring 2019.
Website: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Brauns Law, PC Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2019
Brauns Law, PC understands that future leaders can achieve success
with a proper education. However, they realize that education can
be a financial constraint for students and their families. To help
students achieve their educational goals, their personal injury
attorneys are proud to announce the launch of Brauns Law, PC $1,000
Scholarship Contest. Applicants may be high school seniors, college
students, or law school students. Students must submit an essay
discussing qualities they possess that have helped them overcome
obstacles in life.
Website: https://braunslaw.com/scholarship/
Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2019
Big things come in small packages, and now, those simple gifts can
really pay off in Unigo's Sweet and Simple Scholarship! Think back
to a time when you received a special gift that seemed so
unassuming yet made such a strong impact in your life. Was it a
present you could open in a box or a humble gesture from a
stranger? Your gift will forever be priceless, but the Sweet and
Simple Scholarship can help sweeten that present with a $1,500
award towards your college education. So, for those looking for an
easy scholarship, keep it simple - sweet and simple. Applicants
must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application, be
legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia,
and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of
2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher
education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
TeenDrive365 Video Challenge Contest
Deadline: February 28, 2019
You have the power to influence safe driving behavior among teens.
Make a video that inspires your peers to drive safely and you'll be
entered for a chance to win one of 15 great prizes ranging from
$1,000 to $15,000! Applicants must create an original video between
30 and 60 seconds in length, which demonstrates the best solution
for distracted driving.
Website: http://www.teendrive365inschool.com/teens/video-challenge
March Scholarships
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship
Fund
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Each year, Jeannette Rankin Fund (JRF) awards scholarships to
low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are U.S. citizens or
permanent residents pursuing an undergraduate education at an
accredited college or university in the United States. JRF's
low-income eligibility is based on the student's estimated
household income for the coming school year.
Website: https://rankinfoundation.org/for-students
OK-AHEAD Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
OK-AHEAD offers scholarship money to Oklahoma students with
disabilities in post-secondary education. Scholarships can be
applied at any Oklahoma technology center, or any two-year or
four-year college or university. Up to three scholarships will be
awarded: one to a student who will or is currently attending an
Oklahoma two-year institution, another scholarship award for a
student who will or is attending a four-year institution, and a
third scholarship awarded to a student who attends or will attend a
CareerTech. If there are no applicants from one of these
institutions, the award will not be disbursed. The award amount
will be up to $500 based on available OK-AHEAD funds.
Website: http://ok-ahead.org/scholar.html
OU/Thunder Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Entrants must be Oklahoma state residents and high school seniors
who will graduate during the 2018-2019 academic year. Entrants must
apply for acceptance to the University of Oklahoma as a first time
freshman in the fall of 2019 as a full time student. Entrants must
be able to attend the Oklahoma City Thunder home game on March 27,
2019 to be eligible. The OU/Thunder Scholarship Committee will
select five (5) scholarship recipients. Each recipient will receive
two (2) Oklahoma City Thunder tickets and a $1,000 scholarship to
The University of Oklahoma.
Website: http://www.nba.com/thunder/community/scholarship
Project Yellow Light - Hunter Garner
Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to
bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission:
encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits.
The competition has three separate competitions: video, billboard,
and radio. Applicants must create a video, billboard design or
radio spot created to motivate, persuade and encourage their peers
to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a
key role in spreading this important message. You can speak to your
peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives
you can impact, the more lives you can save. For both the high
school and college categories of the billboard competition, the
winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.
Billboard designs are due March 1. Submissions for the video and
radio competitions are due April 1.
Website: https://projectyellowlight.com/
SEG Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2019
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) scholarships
encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. Thanks
to the generosity of donors, the SEG offers a range of different
scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to
tuition, books, and fees. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000
per academic year. Average awards are approximately $3,700. The
number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of
sponsors and the amounts they contribute. SEG scholarships have
been awarded to students all over the world.
Website: http://seg.org/Scholarships
Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Students can win money for college by writing an essay discussing
the current tax code which permits charitable nonprofits to be
political but not partisan. Any high school student graduating in
2019 or 2020 is eligible to enter the contest. There are not
requirements regarding GPA, faith, after-school activities, or
clubs. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and a trip for
two to Washington, D.C. The second prize winner will receive $1,000
and third prize will receive $500.
Website: http://bjconline.org/contest/
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) National High
School Essay Contest
Deadline: March 15, 2019
The United States has many tools to advance and defend its foreign
policy and national security interests around the world-from
diplomatic approaches pursued by members of the Foreign Service, to
the range of options available to the U.S. military. In countries
affected by or vulnerable to violent conflict, peacebuilding tools
are important additions to the national security toolkit. In a
1,000-1,250-word essay, identify two cases-one you deem successful
and one you deem unsuccessful-where the U.S. pursued an integrated
approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Students
whose parents are not in the Foreign Service are eligible to
participate if they are in grades nine through twelve in any of the
fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or if
they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may
be attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from
home-schooled students are also accepted. The winner receives
$2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C., and an all-expense paid
educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.
Website: http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest
VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2019
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the
country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative
Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize
up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. This
scholarship is open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled
in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program
in the United States. The first-place winner from each state
competes for national awards totaling $29,500.
Website: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/