Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Scholarship Writing Contest

Scholarship is open to students actively pursuing a degree related to healthcare or the life sciences. Applicant must submit an essay on how they feel their specialized knowledge and training could be applied to improving the practice of law.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015

More info: https://www.theexpertinstitute.com/writing-contest-medical-scholarship/

A Better America Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited university in the United Staïtes who are U.S. citizens or valid green card holders. Applicant must submit a short essay on how they intend to change America.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015

More info: https://geediting.com/about/scholarship-program/

2015 Future of Assisted Living Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate degree program at an accredited two or four-year college or university during the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicant must submit an essay on how their major of study can improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in their town.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015

More info: https://www.senioradvisor.com/ind/assisted-living

“Impact a Life” College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students 18 years of age or older who are enrolled or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited American institution of higher education. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given topics related to fundraising.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015

More info: https://www.raffleticket.com/raffle-ticket-scholarship

The Tree Center Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to current high school and college students in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have designed an innovative product that makes a difference in the lives of others (this could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.) and submit an essay describing the goal of the project.

Award: $500

Deadline: Dec. 20, 2015

More info: http://www.thetreecenter.com/scholarship/

Out-Of-The-Box Thinking Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current high school and college students within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay, pitch or summary about a pet innovation idea and how the idea was conceptualized.

Award: $1500

Deadline: Dec. 20, 2015

More info: http://www.litter-robot.com/blog/out-of-the-box-thinking-scholarship/

Soccerloco National Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to female athletes. Applicant must submit an essay on how they have overcome challenges in academic, personal or business environments that have equipped them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their specific area of study or industry.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Dec. 19, 2015

More info: http://www.soccerloco.com/national-scholarship

Solutionreach Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to patient engagement technology.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Dec. 18, 2015

More info: http://www.solutionreach.com/solutionreach-scholarship/solutionreach-communication-technology-scholarship

The Versitas Education Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current college students studying Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Business & MBA, or Adult Education.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: http://versitas.com/company/scholarship/

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students

Contest is open to current college students. Applicant must create a film or video (five minutes or less) that best communicates the message and mission of the Christophers and its belief that one person can make a difference.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=273

Rubincam Youth Award

Award is open to students in grades 10 through 12. Applicant must submit a single-line genealogy in a biographical format for five generations.

Award: $500

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubincam_youth_award/nomination_form

Resume Genius Scholarship Giveaway

Scholarship is open to students enrolled, or due to be enrolled, in full time university education for the semester they are applying for the scholarship. Applicant must create a resume based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: https://resumegenius.com/resume/scholarship

CableTV.com Ways to Watch Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit a photo of themselves watching television in their favorite place and submit an essay describing why they chose that particular scenario.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015 

More info: http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship

Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest

Contest is open to individuals either living in the U.S. or its territories (but need not be citizens), and be age 19 or younger on the day the film is submitted. Contestant must submit a film of four minutes or less on the topic, “That’s Not Funny! Can Comedy Cross a Line?”

Award: up to $1000

Deadline: Dec. 14, 2015

More info: http://ncac.org/project/film-contest/

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

Contest is open to registered undergraduate full-time juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an ethical issue.

Award: up to $5000

Deadline: Dec. 14, 2015

More info: http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/contest2016.aspx

2015 Savvy Saver Scholarship

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years of age and attending an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must write a tweet about the best way to save money as a college student as well as an essay explaining the tweet.

Award: $2500

Deadline: Dec. 11, 2015

More info: http://www.offers.com/scholarship/

The Boomer Esiason Foundation’s General Academic Scholarships

Scholarship is open to students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Award: up to $2500

Deadline: Dec. 11, 2015

More info: https://www.esiason.org/cf-living/scholarships/bef-general-academic-scholarships

Spokeo Connections Scholarship

Scholarship is open to recently graduated high school senior who will enroll in college in the Fall of 2016 or current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a person of their choosing from a list provided on the Spokeo website.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Dec. 10, 2015

More info: http://www.spokeo.com/spokeo-connections-scholarship

NinjaEssays Writing Contest

Contestant must submit an essay on one of many given topics.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: Dec. 10, 2015

More info: https://www.ninjaessays.com/blog/essay-writing-contest/

Fall 2015 Autism Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students attending a post-secondary institution during the 2015-2016 who have been diagnosed with Autism.

Award: $500

Deadline: Dec. 7, 2015

More info: http://kerrymagro.com/fall-2015-autism-scholarship-application-opens/

Doodle 4 Google

Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google.

Award: $30,000

Deadline: Dec. 7, 2015

More info: http://www.google.com/doodles/

Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarships

Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute film that raises awareness about current issues affecting women and girls and/or proposes solutions to current challenges faced by women. See website for complete detail.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.connecther.org/gitw/guidelines/

Imagine America College Scholarships for High School Students

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors and recent graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education at a participating US career college. Applicants must have demonstrated voluntary community service during their senior year and have a likelihood of successful completion of college education.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships

Persian Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college, or university in the United States. Applicants must have published an essay, article within their school's newspaper, or local/national newspaper that discusses themes relating to the history, culture, literature, or heritage of the Iranian people or the achievements of scholars, scientists, and leaders of Iranian descent. Please see website for further essay guidelines.

Award: $500-$1000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: http://theisf.org/

Gulen Institute Youth Platform Essay Contest

This contest is for high school students who are currently enrolled in 9th through 12th grade at a public or private school in the United States and from around the world. See website for updates and complete details.

Award: $100-$2000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: http://gulenyouthplatform.org

AXA Achievement Scholarship

This scholarship is for current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 school year. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement outside the classroom. They must also be US citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Primary consideration will be given to applicants' non-academic outstanding achievement, such as a long-term achievement, activity, or project that occurred in their school, community, or workplace.

Award: $10,000-$25,000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Scholarships

These scholarships are for students in grades 7-12, who are enrolled in a public, private, parochial, home school, or after-school program in the United States, Canada, or an American school abroad. Applicants must submit original art or writing pieces. Students who advance to the national level will be considered for scholarships. Deadlines vary depending on region but are usually in mid-December - see website for more details.

Award: $1000-$10,000

Deadline: Dec. 17, 2015

More info: http://www.artandwriting.org/

Burger King Scholars Program

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are residents of the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic record and participation in school and community activities.

Award: $1000-$50,000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.burgerkingscholarship.com/financial-aid/burger-king-application/

Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest

To enter this contest, students must submit a short film that is four minutes or less in length on a given topic. In addition to a cash prize, the first place winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the New York Film Academy. See website for complete details.

Award: $250-$5000

Deadline: Dec. 14, 2015

More info: http://ncac.org/project/film-contest/

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships

This scholarship is for students in kindergarten through graduate school who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Dec. 11, 2015

More info: http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp

The ClickMinded Digital Marketing Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school and undergraduate students who are passionate about digital marketing. Applicant must submit the URL of the website they are working on, as well as an essay on why they started the website and why they are interested in digital marketing.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Dec. 14, 2015

More info: http://www.clickminded.com/#/scholarship/1/

Out-Of-The-Box Thinking Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current high school and college students within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay, pitch or summary about a pet innovation idea and how the idea was conceptualized.

Award: Up to $1,500

Deadline: Dec. 20, 2015

More info: http://www.litter-robot.com/blog/out-of-the-box-thinking-scholarship/

Soccerloco National Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to female athletes. Applicant must submit an essay on how they have overcome challenges in academic, personal or business environments that have equipped them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their specific area of study or industry.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Dec. 19, 2015

More info: http://www.soccerloco.com/national-scholarship

Solutionreach Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to patient engagement technology.

Award: $2,000 

Deadline: Dec. 18, 2015

More info: http://www.solutionreach.com/solutionreach-scholarship/solutionreach-communication-technology-scholarship

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports. Applicant must be entering college in fall 2016 as a freshman at a four-year school for an undergraduate degree.

Award: $20,000

Deadline: Dec. 17, 2015

More info: https://footlockerscholarathletes.com

Christopher Reeve Award

This scholarship is for middle school and high school students who have demonstrated tremendous compassion and caring in service to their community. Students must be nominated; nominators must include information about the nominee's service efforts; what sets the nominee apart from their peers; and why the nominee should be considered for the award.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/christopher-reeve-award/1003391

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Teens Video Competition

This competition is for students between the ages of 13 and 19 (as of the application due date) who are US citizens or permanent residents. To apply, applicants must submit an autobiography and create an artistic or documentary video of two minutes or less that conveys the following: a moment in relation to Alzheimer's disease when you learned something about your understanding of the disease, learned something about caregiving, or decided to become a community volunteer/activist.

Award: $250-$500

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2015

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/afa-teens-video-competition/1003308

Old School Impact Scholarship

Take action to reduce ageism, depression, and isolation in seniors. Some things get better with age -- and other stuff gets harder.

When seniors feel disconnected from technology, it can have a huge impact on their physical and mental health.That's why they need you, the tech experts (tech-sperts?)! Sign up for one of the campaigns on dosomething.org to use your skills to improve the lives of older adults.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/volunteer/old-school-impact

Goal One: Graduate!/Meta Numero Uno: Graduar! Poster Contest

Goal One: Graduate!/Meta Numero Uno: Graduar! Poster Contest

The Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC) is proud to announce that the 21st Annual Goal One: Graduate!/Meta Numero Uno: Graduar! Poster Contest is underway!  Below is a link to the flyer for the 2016 contest, which outlines how elementary, middle and high school students can enter. One piece of artwork will be selected representing each of three educational levels. Entries can be mailed or dropped off at: Metropolitan Education Commission, 930 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719

Due Date – FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016, 4:00 p.m.

Contest prizes are: Elementary School - $100.00; Middle School - $100.00; High School - $100.00.

The winners will be invited to attend, and given special recognition at the Metropolitan Education Commission’s Crystal Apple Awards Luncheon, which is scheduled for FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 at the Desert Diamond Hotel & Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Highway. Please follow the link below to the Submission Form and instructions:

Poster Submission Form

PLEASE NOTE: All poster entries become the property of the Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC). If you have any questions please contact us at 520-670-0055 or email: metcom@theriver.com