1. American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest Contact The Americanism and Children & Youth Division Address The American Legion PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone 317-630-1249 Fax 317-630-1223 Email Address acy@legion.org Application Deadline Varies

2. More information Number Of Awards See Description Maximum Amount $18,000 Website Address http://www.legion.org/oratorical Scholarship Description The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Who is eligible?- All contestants must be students under the age of 20 years on the date of the National Contest- All contestants must be enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school)- All contestants must be citizens or lawful residents of the United States

3. Prizes- 1st place- $18,000- 2nd place - $16,000- 3rd place - $14,000 Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of the National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who advances to and participates in the second round but does not advance to the Final Round, will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.Scholarships are awarded by the National Organization of The American Legion. Each Department (State) organization of The American Legion may certify one contestant into the National Contest. For dates and information about the Oratorical Contest in your state, contact your local American Legion Post or State Headquarters, or visit The American Legion website

4. Voice of Democracy

5. More information Scholarship Description The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories. Students should record their reading of the draft to a CD. The recording can be no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds).Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student creates their essay and completes burning the audio version to a CD, they can submit their typed version, CD and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post. 

6. Originality is worth 30 points: Treatment of the theme should show imagination and human interest Content is worth 35 points: Clearly express your ideas in an organized manner. Fully develop your theme and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to the other.Delivery is worth 35 points: Speak in a clear and credible manner.For more information, please visit our website.

7. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Contact Essay Contest Coordinator Address Columbia Point Boston, MA 02125 Email Address profiles@nara.gov Application Deadline January 6, 2015 Number Of Awards See Description Maximum Amount $10,000 Website Address http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Cou...

8. More information Scholarship Description The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is the nation's most prestigious honor for elected public servants. The Award was created in 1989 by members of President Kennedy's family to honor President John F. Kennedy and recognize and celebrate the quality of political courage that he admired most. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. A "Profile in Courage" essay is a carefully researched recounting of a story: the story of how an elected official risked his or her career to take a stand based on moral principles.

9. Students are asked to write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in "Profiles in Courage." Students should use a variety of sources such as newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews to address this year's essay topic. The essay topic, submission guidelines and contest details can be found on our website.

10. The Fountainhead Essay Contest Contact Meg Sullivan, Education Coordinator Address The Ayn Rand Institute 2121 Alton Pkwy., Ste. 250 Irvine, CA 92606 Phone 949-222-6550 Fax 949-222-6558

11. More information Email Address essay@aynrand.org Application Deadline April 26, 2014 Number Of Awards 236 Maximum Amount $10,000 Website Address http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests.html Scholarship Description To be eligible for "The Fountainhead" Essay Contest, you must be a junior or senior in high school during the award year. Essay topics can be found on our website; winners will receive the following awards: - First Prize: $10,000 Cash Award - 5 Second Prizes: $2,000 Cash Awards - 10 Third Prizes: $1,000 Cash Awards - 45 Finalist Prizes: $100 Cash Awards - 175 Semifinalist Prizes: $50 Cash Awards

12. $10,000 Clothes Recycling Scholarship Contact Chloe Lee Address 19 w 21st St.  8th Floor New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-254-2390 Email Address clee@dosomething.org

13. More information Application Deadline June 20, 2014 Number Of Awards 1 Maximum Amount $10,000 Website Address https://www.scholarships.com/scc.aspx?pid=977 Scholarship Description The vast majority of fabric can be recycled, yet 85% of textiles made each year ends up in landfills. That’s 11.1 million tons, or the equivalent of over 70 Billion t-shirts. Sign up for Comeback Clothes to collect old and worn-out clothes in your school and communities and drop them off at your local H&M store to help save precious resources.

14. Submit a photo of the clothes you collected to be entered to win the Comeback Clothes Scholarship. Start here: https://www.scholarships.com/scc.aspx?pid=977No minimum GPA. No essays required. Deadline is June 20th. Please visit our website for more information.