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Scholarships for New York City Students
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We the Living Essay Contest
Summary: For high school 10th, 11th and 12th graders to write an essay on Ayn Rand's We the Living.
Eligibility: Must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: May 5, 2011
Amount: $25-$3,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
We the Living Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue
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Anthem Essay Contest
Summary: An essay written on a topic related to Ayn Rand's Anthem
Eligibility: Must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: March 20, 2011
Amount: $30-$2,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
Anthem Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue
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Writers of the Future Contest
Summary: For new and amateur writers of short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.
Eligibility: Open to students who have not professionally published a novel or short story.
Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30,
Amount: $500–$5,000
How to Apply: Send manuscript to the address below.
Address:
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest
P.O. Box 1630
Los Angeles, CA 90078 -
The Random House Creative Writing Competition For New York City Public High School Seniors
Summary: For New York City public high school students.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior attending a New York City public high school. Original literary composition must be submitted in the genre of poetry/spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or graphic novel.
Deadline: February 15 - for poetry/ spoken word/ fiction/ drama, and personal essay.
Deadline: April 1 - for graphic novel.
Amount: $500–$10,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Random House, Inc. Creative Writing Competition
c/o Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082Phone: 1-888-369-3434
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Poetry.com Poetry Contest
Summary: For all poets.
Eligibility: Must submit an original poem on a topic of the student's choosing that is 24 lines or less. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: Ongoing
Amount: $25–$5,000
How to Apply: Apply online.
Address:
Poetry.com
1 Poetry Plaza
Owings Mills, MD 21117 -
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Summary: Four young artists and writers in grades 7-12 to submit recently created visual art and writing for competition.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in grades 7–12 in the United States. Noncitizens may apply. Artwork and writing must be created in the past spring semester or this summer to qualify.
Deadline: See website for more information.
Amount: Full tuition
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012 -
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award
Summary: To encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit.
Eligibility: Must submit up to three original, unpublished poems in English. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $200
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, PMB 121
1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794Phone: 805-965-3443
URL: www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm
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AFSA National High School Essay Contest
Summary: For high school students to write an essay on a specified topic related to the American Foreign Service.
Eligibility: Must be a high school student in grades 9–12 attending a public, private, parochial school, home school, or participating in a
high school correspondence program in the United States.Deadline: April 15
Amount: $2,500
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Ms. Perri Green, Essay Contest Coordinator
American Foreign Service Association
2101 E Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20037Phone: 202-338-4045