1-Dec AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay not to exceed 350 words on “What Patriotism Means to Me” Branch: 185-UT, Ogden; Name : Tiffanyanne Sawyer; Address : 276 E 5000 S Washington Tr, UT 84405-6420; Email : dybrighid@gmail.com Phone : (801) 391-9233 www.fra.org/essay $5000, $2500, $1500, $1000
1-Dec DAR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Discuss the similarities and differences between Christopher Columbus' voyage to the new world and Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. All essays must be mailed directly to Susan Holt, 10814 Heather Ridge Drive, Sandy 84070 Chapter, state, division and national winners
1-Dec HERB ALPERT YOUNG JAZZ COMPOSER AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit in hard copy to Foundation a bound score (copy, not original manuscript), of ONE published or unpublished original work in the jazz genre (no arrangements). http://www.ascap.com/musiccareer/support/young-jazz-guidelines.aspx Award amount varies
4-Dec MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Recognizes military children who have demonstrated themselves as exceptional citizens while facing the challenges of military family life. http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/ 7 @ $10,000
5-Dec STEPHEN J. BRADY STOP HUNGER SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. www.helpstophunger.org $5,000
7-Dec SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Over 3.9 million dollars in scholarship money through two competitions, art and writing. Application fee: $5 fee per individual submission and $20 per portfolio. http://www.artandwriting.org/theawards/guidelines-deadlines/ Award amounts vary
11-Dec MARTIN LUTHER KING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Each year the University of Utah honors outstanding students from across the State of Utah grades 7 through 12 for their dedication to the beliefs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: social action, positive change and building bridges among cultures and communities. See the counseling center for application.
15-Dec RUBINCAM YOUTH AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit a single - line genealogy in a biographical format for five generations. Submissions should demonstrate understanding of various original and derivative source records. It should apply critical analysis and intellectual skills in compiling the family genealogy. Events should be placed in historical and genealogical context. http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubincam_youth_award/nomination_form $500
15-Dec UTAH STATE SENATE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors Seniors The selection committee is seeking two-dimensional, original visual art images of the people of Utah. https://artseducationprogramutahartsmuseums.submittable.com/submit 1 @ $5000; $3000; $1000; 7 @ $500; 15 @ $300
18-Dec DRIVE SMART SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Create digital shorts to help educate your peers about the dangers of driving distracted. https://drivesmartnow.com/ $10,000
22-Dec UTAH STATE SENATE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Sophomores, Juniors Seniors The selection committee is seeking two-dimensional, original visual art images of the people of Utah. https://heritage.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Senate-Comp-Guidelines-1.pdf?x15791 1 @ $5000; $3000; $1000; 7 @ $500; 15 @ $300
29-Dec NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors In 1000 words or less, submit your thoughts on what the United States’ role as the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ should be today. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/studentsteachers/school-programs/essay-contest $1000, $750, $500
31-Dec APPRENTICE ECOLOGIST INITIATIVE Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors For students involved in environmental cleanup and conservation projects. Register and upload your best photo and accompanying essay. www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist#scholarship 3 scholarships totaling $1750
31-Dec KNIGHT ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an original research topic between 800 – 1200 words, dealing with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contestsawards/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest $1000; $2500; $5000
31-Dec NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND WRITING CONTEST Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay of about 1000 words on “What Does the Second Amendment Mean to You?” www.nradefensefund.org/contestsscholarships.aspx $1000, $600, $200, $100
31-Dec POETRY CARD CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors All entries must be the original creation of the submitting author. All rights to the entries must be owned by the author and shall remain the property of the author. http://www.sps.com/poetry/ $350, $200, $100
31-Dec UNIGO 10K SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet? https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship $10,000
31-Dec YOUTH FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors This scholarship seeks to reward a few deserving youth for his or her commitment to the spirit of volunteerism. The application is handled in essay format. To apply, submit an essay of less than 500 words in Microsoft Word format addressing several questions http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ 6 @ $500
1-Dec DAR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Discuss the similarities and differences between Christopher Columbus' voyage to the new world and Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. All essays must be mailed directly to Susan Holt, 10814 Heather Ridge Drive, Sandy 84070 Chapter, state, division and national winners
1-Dec HERB ALPERT YOUNG JAZZ COMPOSER AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit in hard copy to Foundation a bound score (copy, not original manuscript), of ONE published or unpublished original work in the jazz genre (no arrangements). http://www.ascap.com/musiccareer/support/young-jazz-guidelines.aspx Award amount varies
4-Dec MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Recognizes military children who have demonstrated themselves as exceptional citizens while facing the challenges of military family life. http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/ 7 @ $10,000
5-Dec STEPHEN J. BRADY STOP HUNGER SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. www.helpstophunger.org $5,000
7-Dec SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Over 3.9 million dollars in scholarship money through two competitions, art and writing. Application fee: $5 fee per individual submission and $20 per portfolio. http://www.artandwriting.org/theawards/guidelines-deadlines/ Award amounts vary
11-Dec MARTIN LUTHER KING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Each year the University of Utah honors outstanding students from across the State of Utah grades 7 through 12 for their dedication to the beliefs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: social action, positive change and building bridges among cultures and communities. See the counseling center for application.
15-Dec RUBINCAM YOUTH AWARD Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit a single - line genealogy in a biographical format for five generations. Submissions should demonstrate understanding of various original and derivative source records. It should apply critical analysis and intellectual skills in compiling the family genealogy. Events should be placed in historical and genealogical context. http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubincam_youth_award/nomination_form $500
15-Dec UTAH STATE SENATE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors Seniors The selection committee is seeking two-dimensional, original visual art images of the people of Utah. https://artseducationprogramutahartsmuseums.submittable.com/submit 1 @ $5000; $3000; $1000; 7 @ $500; 15 @ $300
18-Dec DRIVE SMART SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Create digital shorts to help educate your peers about the dangers of driving distracted. https://drivesmartnow.com/ $10,000
22-Dec UTAH STATE SENATE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Sophomores, Juniors Seniors The selection committee is seeking two-dimensional, original visual art images of the people of Utah. https://heritage.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Senate-Comp-Guidelines-1.pdf?x15791 1 @ $5000; $3000; $1000; 7 @ $500; 15 @ $300
29-Dec NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors In 1000 words or less, submit your thoughts on what the United States’ role as the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ should be today. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/studentsteachers/school-programs/essay-contest $1000, $750, $500
31-Dec APPRENTICE ECOLOGIST INITIATIVE Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors For students involved in environmental cleanup and conservation projects. Register and upload your best photo and accompanying essay. www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist#scholarship 3 scholarships totaling $1750
31-Dec KNIGHT ESSAY CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an original research topic between 800 – 1200 words, dealing with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contestsawards/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest $1000; $2500; $5000
31-Dec NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND WRITING CONTEST Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay of about 1000 words on “What Does the Second Amendment Mean to You?” www.nradefensefund.org/contestsscholarships.aspx $1000, $600, $200, $100
31-Dec POETRY CARD CONTEST Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors All entries must be the original creation of the submitting author. All rights to the entries must be owned by the author and shall remain the property of the author. http://www.sps.com/poetry/ $350, $200, $100
31-Dec UNIGO 10K SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet? https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship $10,000
31-Dec YOUTH FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors This scholarship seeks to reward a few deserving youth for his or her commitment to the spirit of volunteerism. The application is handled in essay format. To apply, submit an essay of less than 500 words in Microsoft Word format addressing several questions http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ 6 @ $500
