| Abbott & Fenner Award |
6/20/09 |
1000 |
essay on one topic: "If you could have lunch w/ any famous person, living or dead, whom would you choose & why?" or "When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life succesful?"; submit by e-mail |
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| AFSCME Farmily |
12/31/08 |
to 2000 |
Daughter, son or financially dependent grandchild of active or retired AFSCME member. |
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| AFSCME Union Plus |
1/31/09 |
to 4,000 |
Dependents of current and retired Union Plus members; academic ability; social awareness; financial need; appreciation of labor |
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| All-Ink.com |
12/31/08 |
to 5000 |
Must complete and submit application online at www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx |
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| Amer Architectural Found |
12/8/08 |
to 2500 |
Before applying, must be nominated by person who can support your interest/aptitude in architecture. If selected to apply, application is due 1/15/09. |
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| Amer Direct Mail Marketing |
11/21/08 |
10,000 |
academic performance, extracurriculars, need and essay |
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| Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - National |
4/1/09 |
2000 |
Read "Fire Sprinkler Essay" on website and take 10-question multiple choice test. For each question answered correctly, you receive 1 entry into a drawing for ten $2000 scholarships. |
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| Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - VA |
2/1/09 |
To 1500 |
essay on residentail automatic fire sprinklers. |
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| Amer Soc Mil Comptrol-DC |
1/31/09 |
to 3000 |
intend major related to business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, accounting, finance or other business related field |
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| AnyCollege.com |
12/31/08 |
unk |
random; awarded quarterly; apply on website |
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| Armacost "Dream Home 1808" Essay Contest |
10/17/08 |
500 prize |
Alexandria HS student; Essay 700 words or less to answer the question "What trends in interior décor turned on style-loving Virginians 200 years ago?" |
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| Art of Dairy |
11/3/08 |
to 5000 |
Design art for cow sculpture using "Taste of Moo-sic" theme. Winners may also get award for school art program. The top 30 finalists will recreate their design on a life size cow sculpture. |
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| ASE Engineers |
9/21/08 |
500 |
Essay on one of two questions. No application packet. |
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| AXA Achievement / U.S. News & WR |
12/15/08 |
To 25K |
outstanding achievement in a non-academic activity or project in school, community or workplace; US citizens or permanent residents. |
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| AXA Achievement Community |
2/15/09 |
2000 |
First 12,000 entries considered; use "Falls Church" if you download application; demonstrate ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; ability to succeed in college |
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| Being An American |
12/1/08 |
to 5000 |
Teachers must register and submit no more than 5 essays; essay on "Being an American: Explore the Values that Unite Us"; teachers who submit winning essay also win prizes |
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| Bennington Young Writers |
11/1/08 |
To 500 |
Submit one of the following: poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). |
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| BigSun Athletics |
6/25/09 |
500 |
athlete; submit via email to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com; essay answering: Have you ever struggled for something & succeeded? What made you feel that you were successful? Have you ever struggled for something & failed? How did you react to this? |
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| Block, Herb Foundation |
7/7/09 |
To $5000 |
Attending local community college, need, must apply for a federal Pell Grant. |
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| Brown, Ron |
1/9/09 |
10K |
African-American; need considered; renewable; leadership |
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| Burger King Scholars |
2/2/09 |
1000 |
Must work part-time; financial need; Comm. Involvement; apply online starting 9/15/08 with access key BKS |
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| Byrd Leadership Award |
10/31/08 |
10,000 |
leadership; character; nomination |
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| Children of Abraham Peace Essay |
11/12/08 |
To 2500 |
choice of two essay questions; must register by 11/12/08 with additional deadlines thereafter; submit online |
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| Coca-Cola Scholars |
10/31/08 |
To 20K |
leadership, community service; apply online; US Citizen, National or Perm. Resident; Temp. Resident (legalization program) or other special entry status; see program for specifics |
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| Columbia College Chicago |
12/19/08 |
To 200 |
writing contest; no poetry; submit up to two manuscripts in each category: fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or short plays |
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| Congress-Bundestag Youth Exch. |
12/16/08 |
exch. Program tuition |
1 yr. program to attend German high school, no German language skills required, communication skills |
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| Conrad, Pete, Spirit of Innovation |
1/9/09 |
tbd |
Team competition with no more than 5 members on team; must have adult advisor; 3 competition challenge areas: Personal Spaceflight, Lunar Exploration, Renewable Energy; submit reports & concept online |
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| DAR - Christopher Columbus |
12/15/08 |
to 1200 |
essay |
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| Dissection Alternatives |
12/1/08 |
2000 |
Student who has made significant moves to replace dissection in primary or secondary schools w/ humane, nonanimal alternatives. |
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| Do Something BRICK |
3/1/09 |
5000 |
Community service that has strengthened community, communication skills, leadership; US Citizen. Winners also receive community grants. MUST APPLY ONLINE. |
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| Dominion Virginia Power |
11/2/08 |
laptop |
Writing contest; win $1000 for TJ in addition to laptop |
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| Education Matters |
10/31/08 |
5000 |
Legal US resident; 250 word essay on "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"; submit online |
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| Elks-Legacy |
1/9/09 |
4000 |
Child or grandchild of living Elk (member on or before 4/1/06), apply through member's Elk lodge, exhibit core values of knowledge, charity, community, integrity; applications available at Lodges and online after 9/1/08 |
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| Elks-MVS |
1/9/09 |
To 15K |
scholarship, leadership, service, need, US citizen; contact local Elks Lodge for application; application available in Sept. 2008 |
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| FIRE Essay Contest |
11/20/08 |
to 5000 |
700-1200 word essay explaining why free speech & First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education & how abuses of these rights harm education. Essay will respond to 2 FIRE videos. |
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| First Freedom Student Competition |
11/24/08 |
to 3000 |
Online registration required. Writing contest. |
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| Ford, Anne |
12/31/08 |
10K |
identified learning disability |
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| Freedom Forum |
10/15/08 |
to 50k |
actively involved with high school journalism and demonstrated "free spirit" qualities in academic or personal life. |
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| Gates Millenium Scholars |
1/12/09 |
No limit |
Afr/Amer, Hispanic, Amer Ind, Alaskan Native, Asian-Pac; signif. financial need; US citizen, national or permanent resident, leadership |
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| HND Educational |
12/1/08 |
TBD |
Hmong descent |
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| Hollins Poetry Contest |
11/15/08 |
To 200 |
female; poetry contest |
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| Horatio Alger Assoc. |
10/30/08 |
To 20000 |
financial need; activities; must apply online |
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| JA-Essay Competition |
10/15/08 |
to 20K |
Competition open Aug. 18 - Oct. 15, 2008; essay 1,000-1,500 words on "Greater Washington -- Why it's the Best Region to Build and Grow a Business."; submit essays online or via postal mail. |
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| JFK Profile Essay |
1/10/09 |
to 5000 |
essay on official w/political courage; must register online |
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| Joe Foss Institute |
11/14/08 |
5000 |
essay on "Veteran's Day 2008: How I intend to observe this day". Submit electronically |
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| Just A TAD |
3/1/09 |
1000 |
US Citizen, LGBT, commitment to LGBT community; Please note deadline extended from November 2008 to 3/1/09. |
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| Knowledge @ Wharton |
12/1/08 |
prizes |
Essay 1,000 words or less. Two essay topics: Entrepreneurship (If you could start your own company, what would it be?) or Corporate Social Responsibility (Making money and improving the world) |
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| League of Reston Artists |
2/28/09 |
1000 |
Plans to study art, review of portfolio of work, currently studying art or photography, must include portfolio--images on CD; application available in TJ College Career Center |
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| Lee-Jackson Found |
1/16/09 |
To 10K |
essay on Gen'ls R. E. Lee and/or Stonewall Jackson |
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| Live Poets Society of NJ |
3/31/09 |
to 1000 |
Original poem in English, 20 lines or less, previously unpublished |
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| McKelvey Foundation |
1/25/09 |
To 10000 |
entrepreneurial spirit; own and operate a business while in high school w. at least one employee; apply online |
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| Mental_Floss |
1/31/09 |
10000 |
Apply online, essay on "Why are you the most deserving person on the planet to win a scholarship?". 18 years or older by 8/15/09, legal US resident |
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| MIT THINK Competition |
11/15/08 |
to 500 |
U.S. Resident; no team projects; THINK = Technology for Humanity guided by Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge. |
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| NASSP/Herff Jones |
11/21/08 |
to 12000 |
Leadership |
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| National Career Poetry & Poster |
11/24/08 |
TBD |
Submit entries to Mrs. Kobick in CCC; poetry or poster; Inspire your Career -- Develop your Dreams |
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| National Fed of Indep Business |
12/15/08 |
to 10000 |
Apply online; demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit/initiative by starting own business or participating in entrepenurial organization; if selected as semi-finalist then there are additional application requirements |
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| National Honor Society |
12/1/08 |
to 13000 |
Complete essay on "Why I Should be the TJ NHS Chapter's nominee" and submit to Mrs. Kobick in the CCC. |
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| National Soc Prof Engineers Edu Found |
3/1/09 |
5000 |
African-American, Hispanic, Native American; plan to major in engineering: US citizen; internships; community involvement; GPA 3.5 or above |
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| National Strength & Conditioning |
3/15/09 |
1000 |
Plan to major in a strength & conditioning field, strength & conditioning experience, NSCA involvement (may join at time of application), community involvement; download application packet online |
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| Naval Helicopter Assoc. |
11/15/08 |
to 3000 |
Undergraduate studies in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Management Systems, Management, Finance, History or International Relations. Consideration given for military affiliation (family member in any branch of the military). |
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| Nestle Very Best |
11/20/08 |
1000 |
monetary award goes to charity of your choice; good citizenship; US legal resident; winners must be able to attend ceremony in Los Angeles during Summer 2009 |
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| NLHA-Various |
2/15/09 |
tbd |
resident in affordable housing; US citizen or permanent resident; there are 3 different scholarships with additional criteria in addition to those listed here |
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| Omega Psi Phi |
11/1/08 |
To 3000 |
essay contest |
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| Princeton Prize in Race Relations |
1/31/09 |
To 1000 |
actively working to improve race relations |
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| Prudential Spirit of Community |
10/17/08 |
To 6000 |
nomination by TJ; "self-initiated community service" |
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| Rider University Writing Contest |
12/12/08 |
100 |
Write a personal essay, fictional short story, or poem. |
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| RushmoreDrive |
10/12/08 |
to 2500 |
Essay on "Why I think Education is a Civil Right" ; submit online; US citizen |
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| Safe & Drug Free Contest |
1/12/09 |
Bond |
Create bookmark on posterboard that promotes the theme "My Community and Me - Safe and Drug Free" and conveys zero tolerance message for violence, alcohol and other drug use. |
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| Sallie Mae - 911 Education |
5/15/09 |
2500 |
Child of parent who was killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 |
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| Sallie Mae/Brandon Teacher |
4/1/09 |
1000 |
Education major |
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| Schering-Plough Will to Win |
10/31/08 |
5000 |
Must have asthma and outstanding performance and achievement (including at least one previous award) in one of 5 categories: Perrforming Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics, Science |
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| Scholarships for Military Children |
2/18/09 |
1500 |
Dependent children of active duty, reserve/guard & retired military members or survivors of deceased military members. Must be enrolled in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibilty Reporting System) and have current ID card. |
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| Shout It Out |
9/30/08 |
1000 |
legal resident; complete online written response to "60-second commercial spot on television that would air repeatedly during the presidential debates, what message would you shout out to America?" |
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| Sigma Scholars |
10/15/08 |
tbd |
Underrepresented and disadvantaged males, financial need, US citizen or Permanent Resident. Note: members & relatives of Theta Tau Sigma Chapter members are ineligible. |
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| SMART |
12/15/08 |
Full tuition |
Pursuing degree in STEM disciplines; US citizen, must be 18 by 8/1/09, able to participate in summer internships, accept post grad employment with DOD |
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| SNM - Cole |
1/15/09 |
1000 |
Study nuclear medicine technology at JRCNMT accredited institutions; financial need |
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| SNM-Williams |
1/15/09 |
5000 |
African American, Native Amitcan, Hispanic American, Asian American or Pacific Islander decent; study nuclear medicine technology; financial need |
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| Society for Range Management |
1/15/09 |
apprx 6000 |
Major in range science or closely related field and attend a college with a range science program. Must be sponsored by member of one of 3 organizations - see scholarship application. |
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Society of Automotive Engineers - Undesignated
Society of Automotive Engineers - Undesignated |
12/1/08 |
to 6000 |
US citizen, plan to enroll in engineering program, see each scholarship for specific eligibility criteria |
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| Society of Automotive Engineers - University-Sponsored |
12/1/08 |
To full tuition |
intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science or as defined by indiv univ. criteria |
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| Soroptimist International-Richardson |
12/1/08 |
To 1000 |
girls who volunteer within school, religious org., or community |
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| SunTrust Off to College |
11/28/08 |
1000 |
Enter contest every 2 weeks |
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| SuperCollege.com |
7/31/09 |
to 2500 |
1,000 word essay; must apply online |
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| Sustainable Agriculture |
10/30/08 |
to 10000 |
Must study sustainable/organic agriculture |
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| TD Bank |
12/15/08 |
1000 |
Community service and/or work experience, resident of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudon or Prince William counties; must apply online; |
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| Top Ten List |
12/31/08 |
1000 |
US citizen or permanent resident; essay on "top ten list of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime" |
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| Toyota Community Scholars |
11/14/08 |
To 5000 |
nomination by TJ; community service, leadership, academics, extracurricular activity; renewable |
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| Undergraduate Training Assistance Program |
11/30/08 |
to 18000 |
Study: foreign studies, comp sci, int'l relations, poly sci, pharmacology, toxicology, engineering, intelligence analysis; leadership; applicant and family members must be US citizens; financial need; apply online |
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| United Nations Assoc of the USA |
1/5/09 |
to 1500 |
Essay topic: "What can the US do to help ensure environmental sustainability?"; submit online |
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| UPLIFT Community Foundation |
4/15/09 |
TBD |
Need; community service |
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| US Institute of Peace |
2/1/09 |
To 11K |
essay on designated topic relating to peace process; must be submitted through coordinator. |
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| US JCI Senate Foundation |
12/31/08 |
1000 |
leadership, recommendations; U.S. Citizen |
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| US Senate Youth Program |
9/15/08 |
5000 |
serving as elected or appointed student government leader, permanent US citizen, strong commitment to volunteer work. Contact Dr. Beverly Thurston (VA selection representative) for selection application. |
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| UVA Jefferson Scholars |
10/3/08 |
Full Tuition |
leadership ability, scholarship ability and superior citizenship |
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| VA Airport Operators - Lillard |
2/20/09 |
3000 |
3.75 unweighted GPA, planning career in aviation, enrolled or accepted into aviation related program at accredited college; essay on "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" |
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| VA Aviation Foundation |
3/1/09 |
1000 |
Plan to pursue aviation-related career |
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| VA Dept. of Aviation - Willard Plentl |
2/20/09 |
1000 |
planning non-engineering aviation career; essay on "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" |
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| VA House of Delegates Essay Contest |
12/1/08 |
$500 bond |
Essay contest |
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| VFW Voice of Democracy |
11/1/08 |
To 30K |
essay to be recorded (3-5 minutes) on cassette tape & submit typed script as well. Topic changes each year. |
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| Vietnam Veterans of America |
2/28/09 |
To 200 |
poem and/or work of visual art; reside or attend school in Fairfax County (and other No.Va counties & cities) |
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| Wendy's High School Heisman Awards |
10/1/08 |
trophy |
academic excellence; community service, athletic achievement, student leadership |
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| What About Peace? |
2/15/09 |
to $1000 |
Submit art work, music, poem, essay, short story |
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| Word Nerd |
11/15/08 |
500 |
Essay that should tell an amusing true story using SAT words. |
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| WRTC Legacy of Life |
3/31/09 |
to 5000 |
Essay theme: "Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime"; 1,000 word persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non-fiction, with sources cited. |
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| Young Epidemiology Scholars |
2/2/09 |
To 50,000 |
research project applying epidemiological methods of analysis; US citizen or permanent resident; register and apply online. |
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| youngARTS |
10/1/08 |
to 10,000 |
Register online and pay fee to apply. Requirements vary by discipline. US citizen or permanent resident. Applications accepted for these disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, writing |
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