Current Scholarships
Free Books
Free Books:
We are giving away these excess books that have helped us guide and direct students for many years. We would love to find new homes for them so we are offering them for free. We only ask that you pay shipping and handling expenses. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Americanism Essay Contest
Deadline:
December 1, 2015
Maximum Award:
$5,000
Eligibility:
Other, see comments
Comments:
Grades 7 - 12 The Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest asks 7th through 12th grade students to write an essay up to 350 words on a different topic every year. The best essay will get a prize of $5,000 with additional prizes of $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place in grades seven through twelve. Each winners will receive an attractive plaque citing his or her achievement.
2015 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Deadline:
December 3, 2015
Maximum Award:
$1,000
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Comments:
You must attend a high school located in a community served by Comcast. The Comcast Leaders and Achievers scholarship recognizes high school seniors for commitment to community service, academics and demonstrated leadership. The program is sponsored by the Comcast Foundation and is limited to seniors living in communities served by Comcast. Your Principal and guidance counselor will have gotten the information on how to log in to the website and apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility:
Elks National Foundation's 2015 Most Valuable Student Contest
500 four-year scholarships are going to be awarded to high school seniors by the Elks National Foundation. The Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student contest deadline is December 4, 2015 (don't miss another scholarship, subscribe to the free newsletter). The first place award will be $60,000 ($15,000 per year).
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
Deadline:
December 5, 2015
Maximum Award:
$5,000 for you and a grant for the hunger-related charity of your choice
Eligibility:
See comments
Comments:
Students in kindergarten through graduate school are eligible The Sodexo Foundation was created to end childhood hunger in America. They sponsor the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships which are given to students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger. The scholarship recipients each receive $5,000 for their education as well as a matching grant in their name for the hunger-related charity of their choice.
Doodle 4 Google Competition
Are you doodling during math class? Scribbling during English? Do people admire your artwork? If so, you should enter the Doodle 4 Google competition. It’s for K-12 students. If you win your artwork can appear on the homepage of Google for millions to see. In addition, you could win a $15,000 scholarship and a $25,000 technology grant for your school.
Deadline December 7, 2015
Youth Free Expression Film Contest
Deadline:
December 14, 2015
Maximum Award:
$1,000 and a trip with a guest to New York City
Eligibility:
Other, see comments
Comments:
All members of the filmmaking crew must be age 19 or younger on the day the film is submitted Censorship, you’ve read about it, seen it and perhaps experienced it. The National Coalition Against Censorship wants you to create a film with the theme "THAT'S NOT FUNNY! CAN COMEDY CROSS A LINE?" Your presentation must be in the form of a YouTube video and must be under 4 minutes. It's for the 12th Annual Youth Free Expression Film Contest.
