For this essay competition, students should read a Korean folk tale and its European counterpart then write an essay exploring and analyzing cultural differences and similarities that may have contributed to a discrepancy or likeness in folklore. Several prizes worth hundreds of dollars are available. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
Calling all artists – Congressman Broun invites you to participate in the 2009 Congressional Art Competition. Winners will have their art on display in the US Capitol for an entire year and will be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Art must be two dimensional and in to Dr. Broun’s office by May 5th. Academy student Amy Michel won this event last year – a repeat would be great. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The Walnut Hill Creative Writing Program’s fifth Annual Elizabeth Bishop Writing Awards in Verse and Prose will open for submission on March 1 with a deadline of March 31st. Many prizes are available, with a top prize of a full tuition scholarship to the Walnut Hill Summer Writing Program which will begin in Boston and then conclude in Cambridge, England. See Mr. Stachura for details.
Want to go to Turkey? Want to go to Six Flags? Want 400 dollars? The Istanbul Center is offering these generous prizes for contests in visual art and writing. From their email “The theme of the contest is "Alliance of Civilizations" which is the United Nations’ concept of interaction and coordination among nations and cultures globally. Its purpose is to establish relations and facilitate cross-cultural and interfaith dialogue, understanding, reconciliation and cooperation.” January 23rd is the fast approaching due date – see Mr. Stachura soon for details.
The Better Business Bureau is offering qualified seniors the opportunity to receive a $1000 scholarship. For information, please click the link below.
http://atlanta.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=39&id=f6c8a034-eb73-484d-a54e-8dfab8a4726b
For more scholarship opportunities log onto Naviance. You can use the link to Naviance on the guidance page.
Justice Served is proud to announce its 2008 High School Oratorical Contest with a first place price of $5,000. All contestants will deliver a primary oration on the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to protect and preserve the independence of the judiciary. The oration must be between five and eight minutes. The Contest will take place Saturday, November. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The Annual Optimist International Essay Contest invites you to write on the topic “The Power of Youth” for a chance to win a $6000 scholarship given to the ultimate winner. All essays must be received by 1/1/09. See Mr. Stachura for more details.