Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?
Create Real Impact Contest
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That is the very question Impact Teen Drivers began asking in 2007 while educating young drivers in schools about poor decision making behind the wheel. Teens across the United States all said the same thing, "let US do the messaging." Impact Teen Drivers created the Create Real Impact Contest to ask young drivers, ages 15-22, to show how they would talk about this very real problem.
Young drivers enter to win cash and prizes by showcasing art, music, video and creative writing to address reckless and distracted driving and solve the problem. It's that simple. This unique opportunity allows for a safe and expressive platform to speak out and create real impact. In 2011, over 100,000 votes were cast on over 2,000 submitted entries - all with a network of friends, loved ones, and young drivers raising their awareness to stop this behavior.
Now it's time for a new contest and even more entries and votes. If you're eligible to enter, what would you say and how would you say it? Three easy steps to enter: Make it, Upload it, Submit it.
All qualified entries are judged in two ways.Once by the masses April 21st - 28th The top three vote getters in each category win prizes.
Second by the judges April 29th - April 30th Judges will determine the grand prize winners based on the following criteria: 25% concept/idea; 50% effectiveness of message; 25% creativity.
The entry forms for the 2013 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest are online! The contest is open to all high school juniors and seniors, and entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2013.
Click here to download the entry forms and complete rules. Three prizes are available:
Grand prize: $2,000 and airfare and lodging for two to Washington, D.C.*
Second prize: $1,000
Third prize: $250
To enter, eligible students must write an essay of 800-1,200 words in response to the following:
The United States of America was religiously diverse at its founding. Its population included numerous Protestant groups, small Catholic and Jewish populations, those who practiced traditional Native American religions as well as those who practiced African religions. The United States has become even more religiously diverse, yet Christianity has remained the majority faith tradition since the country’s beginnings. Today, some Americans assert that the country was founded as a “Christian nation” while others contend that statement is a myth. Using the Constitution and writings of the Founders, research and evaluate the claim that the United States was founded as a “Christian nation.” Include a discussion of the current implications for religious freedom for all people in a democratic country in which the majority rules in elections and ballot initiatives.
To apply for the College JumpStart Scholarship you must meet the following requirements:
1) High school 10th-12th grader, college student or non-traditional student; 2) U.S. citizen or legal resident; 3) Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational / trade school in the U.S. 4) Be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.
The National WWII Museum The National WWII Museum asks "How can people who disagree still work together for victory?"In order to fight—and ultimately win—WWII, the United States allied itself with countries it had political, economic and strategic disagreements with—both small and large. On the Home Front disagreements existed between politicians of different parties, between workers and factory owners, and between racial groups. Most times (but not always) we were able to put aside these differences for the greater good.
For your essay, think about the United States today—both the country as a whole and your city, school and even your family. You will see differences of opinion on a variety of subjects—both small and large. Examine these differences along with our common goals to answer the question: How can people who disagree still work together to solve a problem? Use WWII as a starting point and base your essay in part on America’s involvement in WWII. But don’t stop in the past. Use specific examples from your own experiences that support your ideas. This is NOT a research paper. Your essay will be judged foremost for its originality, clarity of expression and adherence to contest theme,as well as its historical accuracy, grammar, spelling and punctuation. The National WWII Museum staff will read and evaluate entries.
AwardsFirst place: $1,000 Second place: $750 Third place: $500
Winning essays will be posted on The National WWII Museum’s website. The top 50 essayists will receive honorable mention on our web site.
Rules and Formatting Guidelines
Contest is open to all high school students in the United States, United States Territories, and military bases.
Your essay must be 1,000 words or less. Only one essay per student may be submitted.
All essays should:
be double spaced
have 1 inch margins
include page numbers
include an essay title
be typed in 12 point font
be in Microsoft Word or a compatible format.
Submissions must be submitted via the website by March 29, 2013, 5:00pm CST.
Museum will accept the first 500 properly formatted entries only. The website will indicate when 500 essays have been submitted.
17th Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest Essay Subject1984, by George Orwell
TopicsSelect one of the following five topics:
Erich Fromm, in the "Afterword" in the Signet Classic edition of 1984, states:"George Orwell's 1984 is the expression of a mood, and it is a warning. The mood it expresses is that of near despair about the future of man, and the warning is that unless the course of history changes, men all over the world will lose their most human qualities, will become soulless automatons and will not even be aware of it." (p. 313)What specifically is the warning about? Cite examples from the book that highlight Fromm's concerns.
In 1984 the Party is able to generate enthusiasm for war, no matter the enemy or the local conditions. What methods does it use to build support for war and how do the citizens respond? What does this suggest about human behavior?
How is Julia characterized? In what ways is she different from Winston? What are her major interests and concerns? Why is she willing to rebel against the Party?
One of the most frightening aspects of 1984 is "Newspeak," the systematic deterioration of language as a medium of truth, e.g. "War is Peace," "Freedom is Slavery." Why do the people in the novel accept these so-called truths? How are they used as tools to manipulate opinion and reinforce the total dominance of the state? Can you find examples in our own day of the corruption of language as a dependable reflection of reality?
Would Winston have been better off not challenging the party and keeping his rebellious thoughts to himself in order to preserve his personal safety and dignity? In the face of totalitarian rule, is it better to dissent in silence and close one's eyes to atrocities and excesses in order to survive? Is there any way he might have succeeded in challenging the party? Explain your point of view using Winston and Julia's experiences.
Some of the surveillance technologies that appear in 1984 are now realities that we take for granted, such as closed circuit television cameras and GPS devices. Discuss the use of technology to control public and private behavior in 1984 and in the present. What limits do you think should be placed on the use of technology to avoid the kind of totalitarian excesses represented in 1984?
Official Rules for 17th Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay ContestNo purchase necessary. A purchase will not enhance your opportunity to win.
Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia.
How to Enter
Matriculated students: Four (4) copies of the essay must be mailed by an English teacher on behalf of the student (each English teacher may submit only one junior and one senior essay), along with a cover letter on school letterhead that includes the following details:
Date
Student's full name, grade, address, e-mail and home telephone number
Name of high school
Name, email and daytime telephone number of English teacher submitting essay (please include summer contact information if different from school year contact information)
Name, e-mail and daytime telephone number of the school's administration officer
Topic selected (#1, #2, #3, #4 #5 or #6)
Certification by teacher that the essay is the student's original work
Essays submitted without a cover letter on school letterhead or cover letters that do not include the above details will be disqualified.
Home-schooled students: Four (4) copies of the essay must be mailed by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the student, along with a cover letter on the parent/legal guardian's letterhead that certifies that the student is home-schooled and that includes the following details:
Date
Student's full name, address, e-mail and home telephone number
Student's equivalent grade
Name and daytime telephone number and e-mail of the sponsoring parent/legal guardian
Topic selected (#1, #2, #3, #4 ,#5 or #6)
Certification by sponsoring parent/legal guardian of home-schooled student that the essay is the student's original work
Essays submitted without a cover letter on parent/legal guardian's letterhead or cover letters that do not include the above details will be disqualified.
Essays must be at least two and no more than three double-spaced pages, computer or typewritten. Please include four (4) copies (including the cover letter) of each essay submitted. Entries must be mailed to Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Academic Marketing Department, Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest #17, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014. To be eligible, all entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2013 and received on or by April 22, 2013. Submissions by fax, email or any other electronic means will not be considered.
Entries will not be returned. By entering the Contest, contestants agree to abide by these rules, and represent and warrant that the entries are their own and original creations, and do not violate or infringe the rights, including, without limitation, copyrights, trademark rights or rights of publicity/privacy, of any third party.
Entries are void if they are in whole or in part illegible, incomplete, damaged or handwritten. No responsibility is assumed for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, postage due or misdirected mail entries.
JudgingAll eligible entries received will be judged by a qualified panel of judges chosen by Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and winners will be selected on or about June 15, 2013. Winning essays must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the themes and issues presented in 1984 by George Orwell. Submissions will be judged on style, content, grammar and originality. Judges will look for clear, concise writing that is original, articulate, logically organized and well supported. Winners will be notified by June 22, 2013 via telephone or email, and will be announced online on or about July 2, 2013.
PrizesThere are five (5) prizes available to be won. Each prize includes a check in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to be used toward winner's tuition and/or expenses related to their higher education. Each prize also includes a Signet Classics Library for the winner's school library, or public library in the case of a home-schooled winner (Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") = $1,600.00). Total ARV per prize = $2,600.00.
In the event that there is an insufficient number of qualified entries or if the judges determine in their absolute discretion that no or too few entries meet the quality standards established to award the prizes, Sponsor reserves the right not to award the prizes.
Eligibility
Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. Void where prohibited by law. All state and local restrictions apply.
Employees of Sponsor and its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates or other parties in any way involved in the development, production or distribution of this Contest, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible to participate in this Contest.
General
No cash substitution, transfer or assignment of prizes allowed. In the event of the unavailability of a prize or prizes, Sponsor may substitute a prize or prizes of equal or greater value.
All expenses, including taxes (if any), on receipt and use of prizes are the sole responsibility of the winners.
Winners may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release. The affidavit must be returned within fourteen (14) days of notification or another winner will be selected. If a winner is under 18 years of age, their parent/legal guardian will also be required to sign the Affidavit. Because the ARV exceeds $600.00, winners shall be required to provide a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to Sponsor for issuance of a 1099 Form. The winner's school library or public library in the case of a home-schooled winner that will receive a Signet Classics Library shall also be required to provide a Federal Tax Identification Number to Sponsor for issuance of a 1099 form, in connection with its receipt of this portion of the prize.
By accepting a prize, winners grant to Sponsor the right to edit, publish, copy, display and otherwise use their entries in connection with this Contest, and to further use their names, likenesses, and biographical information in advertising and promotional materials, without further compensation or permission, except where prohibited by law.
By participating in the Contest and/or accepting a prize, contestants release Sponsor, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, authors whose books are promoted hereby or the agencies of any of them, from any liability, injury, damages, cost or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or connected to participation in this Contest or the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prizes.
Any dispute arising from this Contest will be determined according to the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its conflict of law principles, and the entrants consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County and agree that such courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes.
Winners ListFor a copy of the winners list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by December 15, 2013 to Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Academic Marketing Department, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest #17, or check online after July 2, 2013.
All State Scholarship http://www.allstatefoundation.org/HSJ
The Allstate Foundation sponsors the annual Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards to encourage teens to educate their peers teen safe driving. Students may choose to write an article or create a broadcast piece that focuses on the teen safe driving topic of their choice (i.e. the dangers of distracted driving, passenger safety or the importance of teen safe driving laws). Check out the Story Ideas page for ideas to get you started. Student journalists may enter either the Print Category or Broadcast Category, but not both. Print Category submissions are articles written and published by students in high school newspapers.Broadcast Category submissions are video segments in journalistic style written and produced by students and aired within the high school. During the 2012-2013 school year, the Keep the Drive Journalism Awards asks that teensspecifically address a teen safe driving topic of your choice. All stories and news segments must incorporate this topic and include the website www.KeeptheDrive.com. Keep the Drive is a great resource for you and your friends to learn more about smart driving and ways to get involved. We will be rewarding teens with a total of $7,500 through six awards (three in each category)! All entries are due by March 1, 2013 and must mention the website KeeptheDrive.com. Need more information? View the 2012-2013 rules and judging criteria and check out answers tofrequently asked questions. If that doesn't do it, contact us.
Engineer Girl Essay Contest Grades 9-12: http://engineergirl.org/10205.aspx Describe an advance in the treatment or prevention of one of the diseases above that was developed through engineering. Explain why it is important and how engineers were involved. Identify specific engineering disciplines that have contributed to the technology and explain how the unique contribution of these different engineering disciplines is significant. Describe the design process that went into the development of this technology, and explain what engineers are doing currently to improve upon it. Describe how future treatment or prevention of the disease may be different based on these potential engineering improvements. No more than 1500 words.
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Application ProcedureStudents must provide a unique and valid email address and create a password. Correspondence throughout the application process will be by email. Students failing to use a valid email address that will accept bulk email and students who do not regularly check their email will not receive consideration.
Be sure to add [email protected] to your Contacts, Address Book, or 'Safe Senders' list.
The registration process does require verification of your email address prior to your being able to access an application account. Follow the prompts on screen and in email messaging to successfully register for the program.
Applicants may wish to gather the following information that is necessary for the application:
List of student's community volunteer service, work experience and participation in school activities
Student's high school transcript of grades
High school address and phone number
Principal name
Begin the electronic application process by clicking on the Register as an Applicant link in the Scholarship Links menu in the left margin.
American Foreign Service Association Essay http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx
•In 1,000-1,250 words, discuss the following topic: •Imagine that you are serving as the U.S. Ambassador to one of the following nations. Explain what you as a diplomat would do, using the resources available to you as Ambassador, to improve the relations between the U.S. and your country of choice, and how the major foreign policy differences between that nation and the United States might best be handled in our national interest. •The nations on which you may choose to focus are: •Burma (aka Myanmar)* •Greece* •Haiti •India* •Kenya •Libya •(* 2013 Semester at Sea destinations) •Some Guidelines: •This paper requires that you research two issues: First, what are the resources that the Foreign Service possesses in carrying out U.S. foreign policy abroad? Second, what are the major issues of contention between the U.S. and the nation you have chosen to focus on? Remember, you are the Ambassador. What steps would you recommend to Washington to advance U.S. interest with the country of your choice and how can you help improve the bilateral relationship? •Keep in mind that U.S. national interests include, among other issues: national security, countering terrorism, protection of American citizens, human rights, democratization, free market economics, free trade, and sustainable economic development. •You may want to read up on the Foreign Service. A good way to start is AFSA’s book, “Inside a U.S. Embassy: Diplomacy at Work.” You can buy that online, but it is also available from many libraries. You might also want to investigate the oral history collection of the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST), which is available through their web site, www.adst.org.