Congressional App Challenge

Challenge is open to U.S. students in elementary school, middle school, or high school who live in a Congressional district that is participating (check website for details). Applicant must create any type of app they like on any platform they like.

Award: Varies

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: http://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/

National WWII Museum Essay Contest

Contest is open to middle school and high school students in the United States, U.S. territories, and military bases. Contestant must submit an essay on a topic related to World War II.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2016

More info: http://tinyurl.com/hrgzyv7

Gates Millennium Scholarship REMINDER POST: ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT!!!

The deadline is January 13th, 2016 at 9:59 pm AZ Time. Minority seniors with at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrable resume of leadership and community service experiences--You are eligible for the Gates Millennium Scholar's Program. Average award is $12,492.

More info: www.gmsp.org

Fitness Lifestyle Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled full-time in college, an alumni, or in high school. Applicant must submit an essay on what can be done to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle.

Award: $500

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015 

More info: http://www.mysupplementstore.com/scholarship.html

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/

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

Engineering Education Service Center Poster Contest

Contest is open to students in elementary, middle, high school and college. Contestant must create and submit a poster on the category “STEM Careers.”

Award: Up to $200

Deadline: Nov. 16, 2015

More info: https://www.stemposters.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=7

Bluetooth Breakthrough Award

Award is open to individuals actively enrolled in high school, college-level, or post-graduate school. Applicant must submit a product, application, prototype, or project utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Nov. 2, 2015

More info: https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/news-events/bluetooth-breakthrough-awards

Rosemary Quigley Memorial Scholarship

Boomer Esiason Foundation

This scholarship is for students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. To qualify, applicants must have a clear sense of life goals, and have an exemplary commitment to living life to the fullest, despite having CF.

Award: $500-$2000

Deadline: June 12, 2015

More info: http://www.esiason.org/thriving-with-cf/rosemary-quigley-memorial-scholarship

Providian Medical Scholarship

Providian Medical Equipment 

This scholarship is for students 16 years of age and older who are enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United States. To qualify, applicants must be either in their final year of high school or enrolled at the undergraduate level in "good standing." Applicants must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an original essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how medical equipment technology has changed the face of a college course and curriculum. Entries can also include how this area of study will continue to evolve and advance.

Award: $500

Deadline: June 21, 2015

More info: http://www.providianmedical.com/providian-medical-scholarship/

US Premium Garcinia Cambogia Scholarship Program

US Premium Garcinia Cambogia 

This scholarship is for current residents of the United States who are enrolled full-time in college or high school. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing studies in health, fitness, and nutrition. To apply, applicants must submit an essay of at least 500 words on a given topic related to health.

Award: $500

Deadline: March 31, 2015

More info: http://tinyurl.com/ohtehzv

Germans from Russia Heritage Society Essay Contest

Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS) Youth Committee 

This essay contest is for middle school, high school, and university, and college undergraduate students from around the world. To enter, applicants must submit an essay on German-Russian history and culture. Entries are judged on quality of research and writing style. For more details on format, rules, and requirements, please see the application.

Award: $100-$1000

Deadline: March 31, 2015

More info: http://www.grhs.org/youthn/current/current.html

Hamilton Award

Alexander Hamilton Friends Association 

This scholarship is for college-bound high school juniors who are currently attending a high school in the United States. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a strong record of community service, show a strong commitment to their academic studies, and demonstrate financial and/or personal need. Applicants must be self-starters, and have proven this through activities such as organizing a fundraiser, starting a business, creating a club or organization, or working to help support their family. Applicants must also show passion and commitment to their interests; this is often manifested in athletic, artistic, or academic achievements. Recipients of this scholarship are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy (see website for details). US citizenship is not required; however, scholarship winners must be able to provide a US mailing address for award package delivery.

Award: $500

Deadline: March 4, 2015

More info: http://www.hamiltonfriends.org/awards.php

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military, homeschool, or other high school in the United States (if not currently enrolled, please explain extenuating circumstances). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must plan to enter an accredited four-year college or university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. To apply, applicants must write an autobiographical essay related to Alzheimer's disease.

Award: $500-$5000

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

The Gallery Collection

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must create and submit a photo, artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. Designs should be appropriate for business and consumer use. This scholarship is open to all high school, college, and university students enrolled in any diploma- or degree-awarding program. To qualify, applicants must be legal residents of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico. International students who have a student visa to attend school in the United States are considered legal residents and are also eligible, as are members of the US armed forces. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at the time of entry and be younger than 35 years of age.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Feb 18, 2015

More info: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

APS Hopi Scholars Program

This scholarship is for American Indians who are enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. To qualify, applicants must be high school graduates/GED recipients and be full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors admitted to a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must be pursuing an AAS, AS, BA, or BS in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or math), nursing, or education, and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Award: $2000-$4000

Deadline: August 1,  2014

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

Fraser Institute Essay Contest

This contest is for both Canadian and international students; applicants do not have to live in Canada. To qualify, applicants must be attending school for the 2013-2014 academic year. To apply, applicants must submit an essay on the topic, "The rise of crony capitalism: how government and business gain the taxpayers' expense." Submissions will be considered from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in all disciplines.

Award: $500-$1500

Deadline:  May 30, 2014

More info: http://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest.aspx

Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest

Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)

This essay contest is for students at the high school, college, and post-graduate levels. To enter this contest, applicants must submit a short essay that addresses, "What do we learn from the silences of Mansfield Park?" Essays must be six to eight pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12-point type. Please read the contest rules for full essay submission guidelines. Winners will receive a scholarship ranging from $250 to $1000; complimentary registration and two-nights' lodging for the JASNA's Annual General Meeting in Montreal, Canada; one-year free membership in JASNA for winner and mentor; and publication of the winning essay on the JASNA website.

Award: $250-$1000

Deadline: May 15, 2014

More info:  http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/

Ayn Rand "The Fountainhead" Essay Contest

This essay contest is for 11th and 12th graders worldwide. To apply, applicants must submit an essay for the book "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand on one of the topics listed on the website. Essays will be judged on whether they are clearly written, articulate, and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of "The Fountainhead." This contest has no citizenship requirements.

Award: $50-$10,000

Deadline: April 26, 2014

More info: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue