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List of scholarships for high school teens.

"Negro Spiritual" Scholarship Foundation for juniors and seniors. Must work with a voice teacher to learn a new piece sent to them. www.negrospiritual.org. Deadline: Dec. 5.

Brickfish "College Must-Haves" Promotion for grades 9-12. Must submit a video or photo about your college must-haves. www.brickfish.com. Deadline: Dec. 10.

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program for seniors living in a Comcast community. Minimum 2.8 GPA. See BRACE for details. Deadline: Dec. 12.

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program for seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Must must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. by Fall 2009. You must also be recommended by an adult professional who can attest to your achievement. http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html. Deadline: Dec.15.

Teachers Against Prejudice International Essay and Media Contest for grades 9-12. Essay required. www.teachersagainstprejudice.org/contests.html. Deadline: Dec. 15.

The TD Bank American Dream Scholarships for seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Minimum 3.0GPA. Visit tdbank.com/americandream. Deadline: Dec. 15.

The Broad Prize for Urban Education for seniors. Minimum 2.75 Must show improvement in GPA since ninth grade. See BRACE for details. Deadline: Dec. 15.

All-Ink College Scholarship Program for seniors. Must complete two 50 to 200 word essays. One about who has had the greatest impact on your life and one on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college. http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx. Deadline: Dec. 31.

AFSCME Family Scholarship for seniors. Recommendations, essay and transcript required. www.afscme.org. Deadline: Dec. 31.

American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship for seniors. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must have been a member of American Quarter Horse Youth Association. Transcript and essay required. www.agha.com/foundation. Deadline: Jan. 2.

UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest for grades 9-12. Essay required. Go to unausanationalhighschool. essaycontest.com. Deadline: Jan. 5.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for grades 9-12. Must write an original essay of no more than 1,000-words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage. http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/For+Students/. Deadline: Jan. 10.

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship for seniors from Florida. Transcript, letter of reference, and personal statement required. www.floridajcisenate.org. Deadline: Jan. 11.

Gates Millennium Scholarship for seniors. Must be an AfricanAmerican, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American student with high academic and leadership promise with a significant financial need. www.gmsp.org. Deadline: Jan. 12.

Creat-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest for grades 9-12. Must design a greeting card. www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm. Deadline: Jan. 15.

Dell Scholars Program for seniors. Minimum 2.4 GPA. Must have participated in a college readiness program. www.dellscholars.org/public/Default.aspx. Deadline: Jan. 15.

Zinch.com Sweet Diggity Dog Scholarship for grades 10-12. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Must register on Zinch.com. Deadline: Jan. 15

American Planning Association's High School Essay Contest for juniors and seniors. Essay required. www.planning.org/essay/. Deadline: Jan. 15.

Ford Salute to Education for seniors. Min. 3.0 GPA. Essays required. www.stescholarships.org. Deadline: Jan. 25.

Discover Scholarship for juniors who have at least a 2.75 GPA and has demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership. Must have also faced a significant roadblock or challenge. http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml. Deadline: January 31.

Global Action Awards for grades 9-12. Must have taken action against global poverty. www.globalactionawards.org. Deadline: Jan. 31.

The National Peace Essay Contest for students in grades 9-12. Must be attending a public, private or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. Must have a sponsor or contest coordinator within your school or community. Essay required. http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/topic.html. Deadline: Feb. 1.

Arts for Life! Scholarship for seniors from Florida. Must demonstrate artistic merit. www.excelined.org. Deadline: Feb. 2.

ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship for seniors. Recommendations and essay required. www.lafoundation.org. Deadline: Feb. 15.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship for grades 9-12. Must be a vegetarian who promotes vegetarianism. Essay and letters of recommendation required. www.vrg.org. Deadline: Feb. 20.

Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarships for students of Italian heritage. www.osia.org. Deadline: Feb. 28.

Barbara Wiedener and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship for high school seniors and college freshmen. Essays and letters of recommendation required. www.grandmothersforpeace.org/scholarships/program. Deadline: March 1.

Barbara Wiedener and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship for seniors. Must write a brief biography of your activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution. www.grandmothersforpeace.org/scholarships/. Deadline: Mar. 1.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship for grades 9-12. www.daavidsongifted.org/fellows/. Deadline: Mar. 4.

Presidential Freedom Scholarship for all high school students. Must be nominated by high school and have 100 service hours. Recommendation required. www.cns.gov/scholarships. Deadline: May 12.

Kohl's Kids Who Care for ages 6-18. Must volunteer. http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp. Deadline: March 15.

The Morris and Rhoda Wernick Community Scholarship for seniors. Min. 3.0 GPA and SAT score of 1100. Letters of recommendation required. Deadline: Mar. 15.

Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program for seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA. Must have a family adjusted gross income of 30,000 or less and demonstrate unmet financial aide. http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html. Deadline: March 31.

Education and Leadership Development Program for seniors. Must be a minority. Minimum score of 1000 (SAT) or 21 (ACT). Interview, recommendations, essay and transcript required. www.jackierobinson.org.Deadline: March 31.

Florida Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship for seniors. Nomination required. www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. Deadline: April 15.

Harriet Irsay Scholarship for grades 9-12. Transcript, resume, article and essay required.www.amopolinstitute.org Deadline: April 20.

Indian American Scholarship for grades 9-12. Minimum 3.6 GPA. Must have been born or have one grandparent/parent born in the Republic of India. Recommendation and essay required. www.upakar.org. Deadline: April 28.