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Applications are Open! Aspire Academy in Romania 2014

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Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: secondary education, undergraduate, postgraduate students
Venue: Aspire Academy: 4-11 July; Aspire High School: 3-7 July 2014; Poiana Brasov, Romania

Description

Aspire Academy is Aspire Romania’s flagship program aimed at students pursuing their undergraduate or masters degree. Aspire Romania has the mission of discovering, developing and connecting outstanding young leaders from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Aspire Academy will take place between 4-11 July, at Hotel Sport, in Poiana Brasov, Romania.

Aspire High School is a Aspire Romania’s program dedicated to high school students, for people who are not afraid to constantly challenge themselves for the sake of bettering the world around them! In 2014, Aspire High School will take place between 3-7 July, at Hotel Sport, in Poiana Brasov, Romania.

Aspire Professional Workshop/Aspire Alumni Weekend: 5 – 6 July, 2014. The workshop will be designed as an immersion experience in which participants live together with each other, form bonds and interact with the faculty, organizers, senior board and the Aspire community at large. APW will be held in the same venue as the other programs and will share the classroom with the Aspire Alumni weekend program.

Eligibility

For Aspire Academy, they are accepting 50 undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in higher education, although please note that postgraduates will occupy fewer places on the program and must be at most 25 years old.

For Aspire High School, they will be selecting 50 students as well, enrolled in secondary education at either a public or a private institution.

The Aspire Professional Workshop targets young professionals (aged 23-30) from companies and organizations in Romania and abroad. The Aspire Alumni Weekend will gather Aspire Alumni from all generations.

Costs

The selection process is entirely needs-blind and they offer full and partial scholarships to all those who need the support! That is to say, you first apply, receive your offer, if you are a good match for Aspire programs, and only afterwards will you be able to let them know whether you need financial aid. If you do, they will then have a second interview, aimed at assessing your financial need, only. Aspire Academy and Aspire High School will incur a fee of EUR 290 and the Aspire Professional Workshop will incur a fee of EUR 100.

Application

Application deadline is 30 April 2014. Apply online HERE.

For more information visit the official website HERE.

 

Asian American Journalists Association Student Financial Resources Available

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http://www.aaja.org/apply-for-a-scholarship-now/

Apply for AAJA Scholarships, Internship Grants

By AAJA National   January 17, 2014

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  • CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship: $5,000 available to graduating high school seniors and college students who are passionate about journalism. This grant pays for educational costs and travel to the 2014 AAJA National Conference in Washington, D.C. The application deadline is May 9, 2014.
  • Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship: Up to $2,000 available to current college students or graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing journalism as a career. The application deadline is May 9, 2014.
  • Broadcast News Internship Grants: Two grants are offered to support students and recent graduates who have secured a broadcast news internship for the summer of 2014. The application deadline is April 18, 2014.
  • Print and Online News Internship Grant: $1,000 available to support students and recent graduates who have secured a print or online news internship for the summer of 2014. The application deadline is April 18, 2014.
  • Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship: $500 available to current student journalists for writing about the legacy of Vincent Chin in essay form. The application deadline is May 9, 2014.
  • Intern for AsAmNews: Earn college credit and valuable experience at AsAmNews. This internship is open until a qualified applicant is selected.

The Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2015/2016 for MA degree

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Deadline: 28 August 2014
Open to: students from all over Asia
Scholarship: all tuition fees, the language-training module, academic materials, air travel, living expenses and basic insurance

Description

The Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship (APS), a Dual Campus Master of Arts Programme, is a shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the UN Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the programme is to train young Asian professionals to become peace building practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organisations across the globe. The programme offers intensive, specialised language training to facilitate participation of professionals with lower levels of English proficiency, as well as the hands-on design and implementation of an intensive field project in Asia. MA coursework in an areas related to peace building (various specialisations available) and global politics are undertaken at UPEACE and AdMU respectively.

Eligibility

Applications are accepted from students all over Asia, with preference given to students who:
1. Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field;
2. Have Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution;
3. Demonstrate a compelling desire to work on issues related to peace and conflict;
4. Demonstrate a commitment to learning in an international and multi-cultural environment.
5. Are from countries where English is not widely spoken, particularly Japan, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students from all over Asia: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea North, Korea South, Kuwait Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Oman Pakistan, The Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen can apply for this Asian Peacebuilders scholarship (but preference will be given to those countries where English is not widely spoken, particularly: Japan, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines).

Scholarship

This 18 – 21 month (depending on English proficiency) intensive academic programme begins in March 2015 and is accomplished in five terms:

  1. Language training at AdMU in the Philippines (6 months for candidates with intermediate English, 3 months for candidates with advanced English).
  2. MA coursework at the UPEACE Campus in Costa Rica (various specialisations available).
  3. MA coursework at the AdMU campus in the Philippines.
  4. The implementation of a field project.
  5. MA coursework at AdMU campus in the Philippines.

Thirty admitted applicants will be granted a full scholarship, provided by The Nippon Foundation. This includes: all tuition fees, the language-training module, academic materials, air travel, living expenses and basic insurance during the period of studies.

The APS offers theoretical and practical post graduate education to young Asian professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, providing them with a deep understanding of the central issues of peace building. Participants will broaden their knowledge base and will be able to engage with the major concepts, themes and debates within peace studies, preparing themselves for work with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN and other organizations.

Furthermore, this programme empowers participants to conceptualize the key challenges faced by the international community, as well as the most promising potential courses of action through an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective.

Application

The application deadline is 28 August 2014.

To apply, please click here.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: info@upeace.org

The official web-page.

Youth Peace Camp 2014 in Strasbourg !

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Deadline:  24 April 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 25 years old from conflict areas
Venue: 15-23 June 2014, Strasbourg, France

Description

The European Youth Centre in Strasbourg will host the Youth Peace Camp 2014 between 15-23 June 2014.

The Youth Peace Camps were initiated by the Council of Europe in 2004, in cooperation with Europa Park in Rust, Germany, to bring together young people from conflict regions and to support them in initiating dialogue and cooperation.

This project promotes and supports the role of young people in peace-building activities that contributes to living together in dignity and dialogue and brings in the perspective that youth work and youth policy can bring to peace-building processes in Europe, especially through its preventive and educational nature.

Eligibility

The 2014 Youth Peace Camp will bring together young people from:
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Kosovo, participants coming from both Albanian, Serbian and other backgrounds Israel
  • Palestinian Authority
  • Georgia (including Abkhazia and South Ossetia)
  • The Russian Federation, especially young people directly affected by the crisis with Georgia
For each group of three to six participants there will be a facilitator affiliated to the community with which those participants identify to support participants. Each group should be balanced in relation to sex and reflect the diversity of their communities. The total number of participants and facilitators expected will thus be 50.
All participants must: 
  •  be aged between 18 and 25 years;
  •  be able to work in English;
  •  be available and fully committed to take part in the Youth Peace Camp project;
  •  be motivated to learn and to apply the values and approaches of the Youth Peace Camp, notably human rights, democracy and intercultural dialogue;
  •  be involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the residential meeting;
  •  preferably be involved in an organisation or network, institution, formal and/or informal group that is ready to support them throughout the project duration and afterwards when implementing youth initiatives for peace building;
  •  possess a sense of responsibility for one’s own actions and a commitment to personal and community development;
  •  be curious, open-minded and appreciate diversity

Costs

Travel expenses and visa costs are reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts, according to the rules of the Council of Europe. Only the participants who attend the entire Youth Peace Camp may be reimbursed. The payment will be made either by bank transfer after the meeting, or at the end of the meeting in cash (in Euros).
Board and lodging at the seminar will be provided and paid for by the Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg.

Application

The recruitment of applicants will be made through an open call in the communities or regions concerned. All candidates must apply on-line, completing the application form under this link: http://youthapplications.coe.int/ .

Applications must be submitted by 24 April 2014. If the participant is affiliated with an organisation, a letter of support from their sending organisation can be uploaded on the platform or sent separately by e-mail, fax or post, to express support offered throughout the project to the participant and his/her initiatives. Participants who are member of an informal network or youth group can supply a letter of support from their fellow members in the informal network or group expressing their support for the participants’ application.
Please read the call for all the necessary information on the course..

04/01/2014 Deadline for youth 16-18 years old for BFTF Fellow

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The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute for Youth (or BFTF for short)! BFTF is a unique and exciting program initiated and funded by the U.S. Department of State, and hosted by Wake Forest University. As you enjoy your stay in the U.S. and explore American culture and politics you will learn about the opportunities and challenges of civil society. You will gain insight and the knowledge that, combined with your own experiences, will equip you well for leadership and activist roles. We have a web site that features orientation material, information on planning your trip, what you need to bring with you, pictures of the BFTF staff and other information you can use before you leave and after you return home

Where Will You Be?

You will be housed in North Apartments at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a community of 200,000, approximately five hours from Washington DC, nestled between the mountains to the west and 3 hours to the beach in the east.

During the program you will have a chance to interact with over 45 other students from over 30 countries in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the U.S. For ten days you will be staying at the home of an American family, which will provide you with a great opportunity to experience American culture up-close.

What Will You Do?

Many different activities and workshops have been planned, but it certainly won’t be all work and no play. You will have time to explore or just chill out, however, everyone is expected to participate in all of the planned activities. Our schedule will be full. There will be classes and dialogues around certain topics as well as several small group intensive projects and exciting trips to several great locations, including Washington DC and Philadelphia, PA. There will also be opportunity for the students in North Carolina to experience some local culture as well. There will be local trips to baseball games, music concerts and parks.

What are BFTF’s Goals for You?

  • Interact with other students and staff in the program
  • Explore American culture and politics
  • Cooperate with your peers in order to solve problems, including transatlantic misunderstandings
  • Understand how young people interact with the media, both as consumers and producers of information
  • Understand how freedom of expression imposes both rights and responsibilities on citizens
  • Take a leadership role as community activists with an increased sense of self-worth and confidence in your ability to effect positive change
  • Develop your skills of advocacy, negotiation, critical thinking and leadership

How Will You Do This?

In order to allow you maximum choice in pursuing your interests, several different programs have been created. You will have the opportunity to participate in at least three different programs during the course of your visit, including a program on public advocacy.

So What Will You Do With This When You Get Home?

You won’t be left wondering what all this has to do with your life back home. That’s the whole point really, for you to be able to apply your experiences and gained knowledge when you go back home. During the Institute there will be discussions focusing on follow-on projects and a continuing discussion from your fellows when you return home. You can assume your role as a youth leader, as soon as you step off the plane!

” Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

US Application information

This application is for UNITED STATES CITIZENS ONLY. If you are from one of the otherparticipating nations, please contact the US EMBASSY in your nation for information about the application process. This program is for students aged 16-18 ONLY.

Click here for the 2014 US Fellows Application Form.

 

 

2014 Summer School “Cross Continental – Interethnic Relations for Peace”‏

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Deadline:  16 May 2014 (Silver and Gold Packages) ; 30 May 2014 (Local Package)
Open to: undergraduate and graduate students interested in the topics
Venue: 18-27 June 2014, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description

The 2014 Summer School “Cross Continental – Interethnic Relations for Peace” is to be held in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is known as the place where east meets west, where a truly multicultural and multiethnic spirit persists – Sarajevo is often called the European Jerusalem, making it particularly appealing for a comprehensive program offered to our international participants. Furthermore, 2014 marks the 100th year of the beginning of the WWI to be remembered with several peace events in Sarajevo.

This Summer School will serve as an alternative to numerous other events and ceremonies to mark the happenings during the month of June. The city of Sarajevo will draw worldwide attention during this month where we want to take the opportunity of this occasion to promote peace and international cooperation. Hence, we have chosen this time for the Summer School to contribute to the commemorative event series.

Eligibility

We welcome all undergraduate and graduate students as well as applicants who have been away from education for some years. We invite applications from undergraduate and graduate students interested in the topics related to international relations, conflict analysis and resolution, peace research, security studies, preventing diplomacy, international law, sociology and ethnicity, from all countries. Although most of you will be currently enrolled at a university or college, we also welcome applicants who have been away from education for some years.

Costs

Local Package

  • Field Trips
  • 9 refreshments
  • 1 cocktail
  • Conference Materials

for more detailed information, click here

Silver Package
  • Visits to Konjic, Blagaj, Pocitelj and Mostar
  • Visits to National Park (Vrelo Bosna) and War Tunnel
  • Field Trips
  • 9 refreshments
  • 9 lunches
  • 1 cocktail
  • Guidance services
  • Conference Materials

for more detailed information, click here

Gold Package ( 7 nights accommodation)
  • 9 nights accommodation in a 4* Hotel between 18th and 27th of June
  • Visits to Konjic, Blagaj, Pocitelj and Mostar
  • Visits to National Park (Vrelo Bosna) and War Tunnel
  • Field Trips
  • 9 refreshments
  • 9 lunches
  • 8 dinners
  • Airport Transfers (18th and 27th)
  • 1 cocktail
  • Transfers to town for dinners
  • Guidance services
  • Conference Materials

 

(Gold Package (staying in a twin room) *price per person is € 630.00. Single room difference is € 135. )

Please click here for travel and flight info

Application

Deadline for the registration for Silver and Gold Packages: 16 May 2014

Deadline for the registration for Local Package: 30 May 2014

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: ccirp@ius.edu.ba   or    nopacin@ius.edu.ba

The official web-page.

New Economic Talent 2014 Competition for University Students

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Deadline: 15 April 2014
Open to: Bachelor’s and Master’s students (full-time or part-time) in any field.
Prize: $1,000 , VIP tickets to CERGE-EI’s special events

Description

Did you recently write an interesting paper in any area of economics? Do you study math, physics or engineering, but your work has implications for economics? Submit your paper to our competition and present your ideas. Win $1,000 USD, a trip to the GDN meeting, and tickets to CERGE-EI special events. Get feedback from leading economic scholars and gain ideas and contacts for your future research.

The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute (CERGE-EI) and the Nadace CERGE-EI foundation invite university students to submit their papers to the  New Economic Talent competition.

Topic: any sub-field of economics (such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, public finance, theoretical economics, econometrics, behavioral economics etc.)

Number of rounds: 2

Language: English

Eligibility

The competition is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students (full-time or part-time) in any field, who are interested in contemporary economic issues and wish to understand better the forces and processes that ‘shape the world’.

Please note that only students who are currently studying in a Bachelor or Master program are eligible to participate. 

Application

 

Deadline for submission: April 15, 2014

First round: electronic submission of a completed paper (10 to 50 pages) and an extended abstract (1-2 pages)

First-round results: within 3 weeks after the deadline

Second round: presentation at CERGE-EI, Prague (3-5 finalists), the second-half of May

Criteria of evaluation: originality, substance, analytical nature, clarity of writing

Prize: $1,000 USD, a trip to one of the next Global Development Network conferences to present the winning paper (travel costs and accommodation covered), and VIP tickets to the next CERGE-EI special events, such as the Distinguished Speaker Series and the Graduation Gala

 

How to Submit Your Paper:

–       Prepare the documents: length of the paper must be between 10 and 50 pages (18,000-90,000 characters) in total, including the text body, footnotes, charts, graphs, and bibliography (charts or graphs included as images count for 900 characters). The length of the abstract must be between 1 and 2 pages (1,800 and 3,600 characters). The extended abstract does not count toward the page limit of the paper. Both must be written in English and should not contain your personal and contact details.

 

Further details: please see NET Conditions

 

 

Contact:

New Economic Talent
CERGE-EI
P.O. Box 882
Politických vězňů 7
111 21 Prague 1
Czech Republic
talent@cerge-ei.cz

SAT Essay Becoming Optional, Among Other Changes

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From Fastweb/by Elizabeth Hoyt

http://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/4192-sat-essay-becoming-optional-among-other-changes?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=fw_c1_20140312

March 06, 2014

The College Board will overhaul the SAT, making drastic changes. These changes will likely be embraced by high school students everywhere as they include making the essay portion optional, the elimination of ambiguous wording throughout the exam and the termination of point deductions for incorrect answers.

The changes will take effect in 2016 – a year that many students will undoubtedly consider their lucky break.

According to David Coleman, president and chief executive officer of the College Board, the changes to the SATaddress concerns of educators, parents and students regarding costly standardized test preparation and the fact that the exams have become increasingly disengaged from the high school students’ actual curriculum.

“It is time to admit that the SAT and ACT have become disconnected from the work of our high schools,” Coleman is reported as saying in a speech in early March regarding the changes. “Too many feel that the prevalence of test prep and expensive coaching reinforces privilege rather than merit.

“We’ve also been listening to students and their families for whom these tests are often mysterious and filled with unproductive anxiety,” said Coleman. “They are skeptical that either the SAT or the ACT allows them to show their best work.”

Coleman urges that the overhaul’s goal is to create “an exam that is clearer and more open than any in our history.”

He wants students and families to feel more comfortable in their perceptions of the SAT and, almost as a measure of trust and good faith, he’s already publicly shared the essay question that will be on the new optional portion of the exam:

“As you read the passage in front of you, consider how the author uses evidence such as facts or examples, reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence, and stylistic or persuasive elements to add power to the ideas expressed. Write an essay in which you explain how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience.”

The source in which the passage is taken from, of course, will vary.

KAIST International Summer School 2014

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Deadline:  15 April 2014
Open to: undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students from  universities and institutions
Venue: 7 July-1 August 2014, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea

Description

Since its establishment in 2007, KAIST International Summer School (KISS) has worked faithfully to serve as a hub for cultural and academic exchange between students from all over the world. Throughout the past seven years, KISS has evolved to be become an integral part of the summer experience at KAIST and unique opportunity for students, from Korea and abroad, to interlace a tapestry of academic exchange through creative teaching and learning.

This year we have focused on offering classes that emphasize interaction, a fundamental skill needed by today’s interactive world and knowledge-based economy by offering Global Entrepreneurship and implementing theEducation 3.0 Curriculum. The Global Entrepreneurship course will allow students to learn about the fundamentals, infrastructure, and theoretical process behind transforming an idea into a reality. Education 3.0 is a new and revolutionary teaching and learning system developed at KAIST, and its focus is to enhance interaction and discussion in a traditional classroom setting.

We invite you to come experience innovative teaching and the blending of cultures at KAIST this summer at the 2014 KAIST International Summer School Program. This experience will most-definitely broaden your cultural understanding, deepen your intellectual capacity, and expand your network of friendships. We believe that 2014 KISS will provide a wonderful environment and program that will serve as a catalyst in formulating new friendships and pleasant memories that can be shared around the world.

Eligibility

*Please read the following carefully as our eligibility requirements and required documents for Option 1 and Option 2 are different. Both options require the student to fill out online application.  Click HERE

Costs

  • Students nominated from partner universities will be exempt from paying tuition fees, only if their participation will count towards the exchange balance with the respective partner university of KAIST.
  • KAIST will provide accommodation for all students for the duration of the KISS program.
    The cost of your accommodation for a shared room for the duration of the summer semester is listed below.

For more information click HERE

Application

Application Deadline for Option 1 and Option 2

-Early bird deadline: April 15, 2014

-Regular application deadline: May 15th, 2014

*IMPORTANT: All applicants MUST submit CERTIFACTE OF HEALTH FOR KAIST 

ADMISSIONS form.
Without this form, you WILL NOT be able to move in to the dorm or take classes. 
Please mail this form with other documents to KAIST International Relations Team.
Download the form here: Certifcate of Health Form.pdf

For more information, please e-mail us at summerschool@kaist.ac.kr

The official web-page.

 

10 Scholarships with HUGE Award Amounts for High School Students

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From Fastweb – http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/4179-10-scholarships-with-huge-award-amounts-for-high-school-students?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=fw_c2_20140305

by Elizabeth Hoyt

February 25, 2014

High school is filled with some of life’s greatest moments, but also can be very stressful.

You get to attend prom but, then again, there are college applications. Graduation is near but, unfortunately, you also had to take your SATs and ACTs.

Wouldn’t a scholarship with a larger than life amount help dim the not-so-savory memories? We think so. At the very least, it would start college off with a bang!

The following awards fall under this category, rewarding high school students, like you, for a job well job, sending you off to college without a care in the world.

Apply for these and many more on Fastweb today!

Note: To help you better organize your scholarship search, please note that the following awards for high school students are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of the list.

Doodle 4 Google

Deadline: 3/20/14
Amount: $30,000
Ages: High School Freshman through College Freshman

Provided by Google, Inc., the Doodle 4 Google Contest is open to students in grades K through 12 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

To be considered, you must design and submit a Google doodle logo based around the theme “If I Could Invent One Thing to Make the World a Better Place…” and submit a supporting statement of 50 words or less.

Get more information on the Doodle 4 Google.

4th GotScholarship $40k Give Away

Deadline: 3/30/14
Amount: $40,000
Ages: Ages 18 and older

Do you have college dreams? GotChosen wants to help you reach them!

Provided by GotScholarship, the $40K Give Away Scholarship is easy and free to enter and open to all fields of study.

The winner is selected by a random drawing so there are no GPA, financial need or essay requirements.

Get more information on the 4th GotScholarship $40k Give Away.

Engineering For You Video Contest

Deadline: 3/31/14
Amount: $25,000
Ages: High School Freshman through Grad Student, 5th Year The Engineering For You Video Contest is open to students in grades six through graduate school.

To enter, you must create a one to two minute video showing engineering contributions that serve human welfare and the needs of society occurring anywhere during the time period from 1964 to 2064.

Get more information on the Engineering For You Video Contest.

Google Global Science Fair 2014

Deadline: 5/12/14
Amount: $50,000
Ages: Ages 13-18

Provided by Google Inc., the Google Global Science Fair 2014 is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18.

You, or your team of two or three, must create either a two-minute video or 20-slide presentation giving an overview of your project and embed it on the Summary page of your project submission.

You may submit projects in any one of the following categories: Computer Science Math, Earth Environmental Sciences, Behavioral Social Sciences, Flora Fauna, Energy Space, Inventions Innovation, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or Electricity Electronics.

A video or presentation is required to enter.

Get more information on the Google Global Science Fair.

$7,500 Financial Education Scholarship

Deadline: 5/12/14
Amount: $7,500
Ages: Ages 26 and Under

Run a financial education workshop for your friends and you’ll be entered to win a $7,500 scholarship.

3/4 of teens don’t know enough about personal finances. Arm your friends with mad money skills by running a workshop to teach them.

Sign up at www.dosomething.org/money and we’ll give you three pre-made workshops to chose from.

Everyone who runs a workshop, and tells us about it, will be entered to win a $7,500 scholarship.

No essay or minimum GPA required.

Get more information on the $7,500 Financial Education Scholarship.

Fight Hunger in Your Community Scholarship

Deadline: 5/15/14
Amount: $7,500
Ages: Ages 25 and Under

49 million people lived in households without enough food to eat in 2012. When they turn to food banks for assistance, peanut butter is one of the most requested items.

DoSomething.org is offering $7,500 scholarship to a student that collects food for their local community.

To qualify for the $7,500 scholarship, collect 10 jars of peanut butter, jam or any other non-perishable and submit a photo of them to www.dosomething.org/pbj.

For every ten items donated, you are entered into the lottery once, no limit on the number of entries you can earn.

No minimum GPA or essays required.

Get more information on the Fight Hunger in Your Community Scholarship.

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Deadline: 10/24/14
Amount: $10,000
Ages: High School Senior through Grad Student, 5th Year

The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to 12th grade, undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible for this contest, you must write an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, double-spaced, on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand’s novel, “Atlas Shrugged.”

Essays are judged on both style and content.

The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding knowledge of the book “Atlas Shrugged.”

All information necessary to enter the contest including essay topics is available on the sponsor’s site.

Get more information on the Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest.

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

Deadline: Varies
Amount: $18,000
Ages: High School Freshman through High School Senior

The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government.

A complete list of topics are available on the Legion’s Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives an additional $1,500 scholarship.

Get more information on the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.

Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000
Ages: Ages 15 and Older

The Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship is open to students who are at least 15 years of age who are studying at an accredited dance school, studio, university or other institution.

You must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate talent, technical skill and dance expression to be considered for this award.

You must be nominated by your school in order to qualify for this award.

Get more information on the Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship.

Ventures Scholars Program

Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000
Ages: High School Freshman to College Freshman

The Ventures Scholars Program is open to underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students.

You must be pursuing a math- or science-based career to be considered for this award.

Get more information on the Ventures Scholars Program.