Essay /Writing Scholarships
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Scholarship
Brief description / requirements
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Website
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Amount
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Deadline
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October
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AES Essay Contest
Not just engineers- general essay prompt
500-1000 words
Grade 12
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www.aesengineers.com
Past prompt:
Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate.
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$500
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October 6, 2017
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November
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Elks National Foundation
2013 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
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www.elks.org/enf/scholars/scholarships/mvs .cfm
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$1000-15,000
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November 27, 2017
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VFW Voice of Democracy
3-5 min audio essay
Grades 9-12
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https://www.vfw.org/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Student-Entry-Form-and-Brochure.pdf?la=en
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$1000 – 30,000
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October 31, 2017
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Bennington Young Writers Competition
Poetry, fiction ( short story, 1 act play ) , nonfiction
Grades 10-12
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bennington.edu/youngwriters
competition.aspx
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Ist $500
2nd $250
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November 1, 2017
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We The Students Scholarship Contest
Bill of Rights Institute
Grades 9-12
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http://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/
Essay topic: To what extent in the U.S. does the government have the duty to monitor internet content?
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$500-5000
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February 5, 2018
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Free Speech Essay Contest
FIRE- Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
800-1000 words
Grades 11-12
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www.thefire.org
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$500-10,000
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December 31, 2017
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December
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Healthy Lifestyles
Essay Scholarship
Grade 12
3.0 GPA
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https://www.organicnewsroom.com/scholarship/
800-1200 word essay on the impact of nutrition, diet, exercise and/or alternative therapies on personal health
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$1,000
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December 1, 2017
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American Legion Oratorical Contest
8-10 min speech+
3-5 min assigned topic
Grades 9-12
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http://www.orlegion.org/oratorical.html
Speech aspect of the U.S. Constitution, emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government
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Top prize $18,000 - national winner, multiple levels of prizes
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First contest, the local “Post”, happens in December!
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Music Student Scholarship Essay Contest
SBO Magazine
Member of band/orchestra
Essay: 250 words
Grades 9-12
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http://www.sbomagazine.com/essay-contest/
“What would you say to your fellow classmates who are not in the music program - why should they be?”
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$1000
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December 31, 2017
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January
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Optimist International
Essay/Oratorical
Contests
Essay: 700-800 words
Grades 9-12
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http://www.optimist.org/e/member/scholarships3.cfm
“Can society function without respect?”
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$2500
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Early February, 2018 - email “programs@optimist.org for local club contact
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Young Playwrights Inc National Playwriting Competition
Grades 9-12
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https://www.dramatistsguild.com/event/young-playwrights-inc-national-playwriting-competition/
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10 national winners
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January 1, 2018
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JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
1000 words
Grades 9-12
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https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year JFK was born.
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Multiple $500 prizes, Second prize of $1000 and top prize of $10,000 for winner
+ trip to Kennedy Library
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January 4, 2018
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Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards
11 writing categories
$5 /submission
Grades 9-12
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www.artandwriting.org
Categories: critical essay, dramatic script, flash fiction, humor, journalism, novel writing, personal essay/memoir, persuasive writing, poetry, short story, portfolio ( seniors only $ 20 )
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Regional: Key award; National:
Metal
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Varies: December 2017 through January 2018
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Letters About Literature
Center for the Book- Library of Congress
writing contest; Grades 9-12
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http://www.read.gov/letters/
Readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, about how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. See website for guidelines.
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State Winners
$50-100;
National Winners $1000
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December 9, 2017
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NHS Scholarship Program
Grade 12 NHS members
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https://www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship?SSO=true
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475 national semifinalists - $2,850 scholarship
24 national finalists - $5,150 scholarship
1 national winner - $22,650 scholarship
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Opens October, lots of deadlines beginning January 30 to submit student application and recommendations. See website!
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Association for Women in Math Essay Contest
500-1000 words
Grades 9-12
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awmath/programs/essay-contest/
contest-rules
Essay should be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in a mathematical career
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Prize + essay published online at the AWM web site.
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January 31, 2018
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February
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United States Institute of Peace Essay Contest
Grades 9-12
1,000-1250 word essay
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https://www.usip.org/public-education/students/AFSAEssayContest
Why Diplomacy and Peace Building matter
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$2,500, trip to Washington D.C. and Semester at Sea
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February - March 2018, consult website
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Chinese American Citizens Alliance National Essay Contest
Chinese ancestry
Grades 9-12
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http://www.cacanational.org/htmlPages/education_national_essay.html
Contact Portland host to register- see website for details -
Timed essay contest- 2 hours to write 500 word essay on day of contest ( in March )
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$100-1000
( national )
Also local prizes
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Feb. check back in fall/winter for details on March contest!
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The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship
Grade 12
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www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Prompt: How did you promote vegetarianism in high school + community, in college and beyond.
See website for more details.
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One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000
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February 20, 2018
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March
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Engineer Essay Contest
Boys and Girls
Max 1500 words
Grades 9-12
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www.engineergirl.org
investigate an infrastructure system in your community - suggest improvements
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$100-500
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Feb 1, 2018
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Oregon Collectors Association
Hasson-Newman Memorial Scholarship
1000-1500 words
Grade 12
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https://www.facebook.com/notes/hasson-newman-memorial-scholarship/how-to-apply/1852366351706410/
Prompt: Credit in The 21st Century
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$1000-3000
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March 1, 2018
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Annual Kaplun Essay Contest
Level 1: Grade 9
250-1000 words
Level 2: Grades 10-12
250-1500 words
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http://www.kaplunfoundation.org/upload/essay.html
Lever 1 ( Grade 9 ): My favorite Jewish hero or heroine . . .
Level 2 ( Grades 10-12 ): The influence of the Hebrew Bible . . .
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$750-1800
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March 1, 2018
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Greenfield Peace
Writing Contest
Essays, poems or fiction - max 600 words
Grades 11 and 12
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www.oregonpsr.org
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
2017 Prompt: How would you solve the public health crisis of gun violence? 2018 Prompt TBD.
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$500-1000
Plus 1 year membership in Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
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March 2018
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DNA Day Essay Contest
American Society of Human Genetics
750 word essay
Grades 9-12
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http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml
2018 prompt: Do you think medical professionals should be required to be involved for all genetic testing or should consumers have direct access to predictive genetic testing? In defending your answer, use at least one disorder to explore the implications of involving, and not involving a medical professional such as a genetic counselor.
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$100-1000
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March 9, 2018
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National WWII Museum Online Essay Contest
Max 1000 words
Accept first 500 entries; Grades 9-12
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https://www.nationalww2museum.org/students-teachers/school-programs/essay-contest/high-school
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$500-1000
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December 29, 2017
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April
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NW EEO Alyce Marcus Scholarship
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Association
GPA 2.75+
Grade 12
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www.nweeo.org/
scholarship_application.php
Explain how your background, experiences, or community involvement up until now and your plans for the future help promote diversity acceptance
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$1000
to senior in Portland Metropolitan area
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April 2014, check back in fall/winter for details
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Annual Signet Classics Student
Scholarship Essay Contest
Essay: 2-3 pages
Submitted by English teacher
Grades 11-12
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http://www.us.penguingroup.com
/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html
2018 book: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
See website for essay questions -
Pick one of the 5 topics.
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$1000
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April 2018
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Harry S. Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Oregon Southwest
Industry Liaison Group- labor law
See counselor before applying
Only 3 candidates selected from each school
Grade 12
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www.oswilg.org/scholarship_13.html
OSWILG: committed to working towards equality in the workplace –OOEC
2 page essay: “How diversity has influenced my life and the role it will play in achieving my education goals”
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$1000 to
Multnomah
County
senior
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April 2018
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Humanists of Greater Portland Scholarship Essay Contest
750- 1000 words
GPA 3.0+ Grade 12
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www.portlandhumanists.org
2017 topic: How does one develop a moral compass without religion or dogma
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$3000
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April 2018
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The National Student Poetry Contest ( The America Library of Poetry )
Grades 9-12
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www.libraryofpoetry.com
poem no longer than 20 lines- any subject
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$500 plus random drawings for laptop computers
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April 30, 2018
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May
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National History Day/
Local partner: Oregon
Historical Society
Essay( 1500-2500 words ), web site design , documentary ( 10 mins limit ) , exhibit perform.
Grades 9-12 senior division
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http://www.nhd.org/how-enter-contest
State coordinator : Kristen Pilgrim, Oregon Historical Society
2018 Theme: Conflict and Compromise in History
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National level:
$250-1000
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April 22, 2018
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June
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Abbott and Fenner Annual Award Essay
500-100 words
Grades 11-12
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http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
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$1000
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June 14, 2018
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