Annual Kaplun Essay Contest

This essay contest is for students who are in grades 7 through 12. Level 1 of the contest is for students from grades 7, 8, and 9, and level 2 is for students from grades 10, 11, and 12. To apply for this scholarship, applicants in each level must write an essay that addresses a given topic. Level 1 applicants must write on the topic: "Up to now, which of your good deeds are you most proud of, why, and how has it changed you?" Level 2 applicants must write on the topic: "Of all the many aspects, tenets, and traditionals of Judaism, which single one do you view as the most important for you to pass on to the next generation?"

Award: $750 - $1800

Deadline: March 3, 2014

More info: http://www.kaplunfoundation.org/upload/essay.html