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Scholarships Important: This article was last updated on October 22, 2009. Please call ahead to confirm hours, prices, dates and other information.
Elks National Most Valuable Student Scholarship: $1,000 to $15,000 four-year scholarships available. Academics, financial need, community service, awards and honors considered. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm. Deadline: Nov. 11. Haz la U Essay Contest: Latinos planning to attend college can write a 500-word essay on "How do you think education can impact the Heritage of Hispanic generations to come?" Various awards available. Deadline: Nov. 30. DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Contest: For seniors with qualities of dependability, leadership and patriotism. www.dar.orgnatsociety/edout_scholar.cfm. Deadline: Dec. 17. Imagine America: $1,000 for graduating seniors who will be attending a career college. Requirements: 2.5 or higher GPA, demonstrated financial need, demonstrated leadership or community service. www.imagine-america.org. Deadline: Dec. 31. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship: $1,000 for 9-12 grade. Must be in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months. www.gkscholarship.com. Deadline: Dec. 31. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest: High school students write an essay on an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. www.jfklibrary.org, click on "for students." Deadline: Jan. 9. National Peace Essay Contest: Submit up to 1,500 words on "The Effectiveness of Nonviolent Civic Action." $10,000. www.usip.org/ed/npec/topic.html. Deadline: Feb. 1. |
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