The KSCPP
Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project
A grand prize of $1000 will be awarded to students interested in exploring the fifty wonders of Korea and writing an essay discussing the value of those wonders. Essays are due May 11, 2008. See Mr. Stachura for more details
A 1000 word essay on the meaning of St. Patrick’s Day could win a prize of $1000 if selected as best by the committee. Students are encouraged to look at the meaning of St. Patrick’s Day from any number of perspectives: historical, religious, sociologic, cultural or multicultural. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2008. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The Paul Broun Essay contest for 10th District High Schoolers allows students to write an essay of up to 250 words on one of the virtues stated in the Georgia Flag pledge, wisdom, justice, and moderation. Students writing winning essays will receive a flag, a copy of the Constitution, and a signed photo with the Congressman and their favorite teacher or administrator. All essays are due by March 18th. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The American Legion’s High School Oratorical Scholarship Program offers “A Constitutional Speech Contest.” For information contact your local American Legion Post and see Mr. Stachura for more details.
The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay that is designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust. $100,000 in prizes are available, including all expense paid trips to Washington D.C. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The local Athens Town Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America will award a $50 prize to the first place winner of the essay contest “If you were a presidential candidate, what domestic issue would you consider most important and what would you do about it?” The local Athens winner will then compete to be one of the top three state winners who will win scholarships to a Congressional Seminar in June. Essays are due by January 10th, 2008. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The local Athens Town Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America will award a $50 prize to the first place winner of the essay contest “If you were a presidential candidate, what domestic issue would you consider most important and what would you do about it?” The local Athens winner will then compete to be one of the top three state winners who will win scholarships to a Congressional Seminar in June. Essays are due by January 10th, 2008. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The University of Georgia and the Georgia Humanities council are pleased to announce the 26th Annual District I History Day Contest to be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the University of Georgia. History Day provides a unique educational opportunity for the young people in our state to join students from throughout the Unites States in becoming actively involved in local, state, national and world history. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
The Georgetown Club of Georgia sponsors the Fifth Annual Georgia High School Writing contest with a top prize of $1,000 for the student who submits the best essay in response to the following prompt. “You are the Secretary General of the United Nations in 2007. As part of your job, you must address the General Assembly of all 200 Member Countries each year. What three topics would you address?” See Mr. Stachura for more details. All entries due11/27/07
The Fleet Reserve Association, a National organization whose members include active and retired navy, Marin Corps, and Coast Guard personnel, sponsors an Americanism Essay contest each year open to all students grades 7 – 12. The theme for the 2007-08 contest is, “Why I am Proud To Be An American,” and all entries are due December 1, 2007. There will be prizes on the local, regional, and national level with a Grand Prize of $15,000. See Mr. Stachura for more details.
Show the World What You Can Do
The ACS International Foundation is pleased to announce its 5th International Peace Prize contest for students aged 14 to 18. The Prize will be awarded to the student whose substantial work promotes understanding of different philosophies and cultures, and instills respect for people, their work, the environment, and the advancement of global harmony.
Application forms, contest rules, and further information are available from the ACS website at www.acs-england.co.uk/peaceprize
Deadlines: September 1, 2007 All entries must be received by ACS.
September 15, 2007 The winner will be notified.
October 12, 2007 The presentation ceremony will take place at ACS Cobham, England.
See Mr. Marine for further details!
Open to all seniors --
This award/contest is not based on academic grades, but rather on a student's love of American history and in the promotion of the same.
Please see Mr. Marine or Dr. Reid for details.
Essay Contest Scholarships:
Topic--What influence and impact do the media have on each of the three branches of government in the United States today?
Deadline: January 12, 2007
See Mr. Marine for further details.
FRA Essay Contest
Topic: The Bill of Rights and Me
Grand Prize: $15,000 Savings Bond
Plus 18 National Awards and Regional and Local Prizes
Eligibility: 7th Grade through 12th Grade
Deadline: December 1, 2006
Requirements: 350 Words or less on "The Bill of Rights and Me"
See Mr. Marine for details!
Triumph & Tragedy 2007
Application Deadline: January 19, 2007
Historical Papers due: January 19, 2007
District I History Day: Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the UGA Tate Student Center
See Mr. Marine or Dr. Reid for details.
Open to all Juniors!
Deadline: November 27, 2006
Topic:
You are the Secretary General of the United Nations in 2006. As part of your job, you must address the General Assembly of all 200 Member Countries each year in a speech called "The State of the World." As Secretary General, this is your opportunity to speak out to the entire world about the most important issues facing the international community of nations in 2006.
As you do every year, you choose three topics to address to the world. What would they be? Why are they the most important issues facing the nations of the world in 2006? What do you propose to do to address these issues? You may elaborate on just one topic or up to three topics.
Essay Length: 3 to 5 pages
First Place: $1000 Scholarship
Second Place: $500 Scholarship
Third Place: $250 Scholarship
See Mr. Marine or Dr. Reid for details.
Essay Contest
Topic: What Influence and Impact Do the Media Have on Each of the Three Branches of Government in the United States?
Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders
Length: 600 Words (approximately 2 1/2 pages double spaced typewritten pages)
Prize: A week in Washington, DC, from June 23rd to 29th, 2007
Attendance at a Congressional Seminar Workshop
There is also a local $50 prize.
Deadline: Essays are due to Dr. Reid or Mr. Marine by January 12, 2007
2006-2007 Topic is the following:
"At Sea or at Home: Different Perspectives on the Voyage to the New World"
Relate the story of the first expedition of Columbus viewed from the perspective of one of the following: an ordinary seaman, Queen Isabella, or a shipboard rat.
Length: No more than 750 words (approximately 3 typed pages double spaced)
Form: See Mr. Marine
Bibliography: Must have a bibliography listing all references utilized.
Awards: National Winner $1200
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $300
Deadline: October 16, 2006
For specific contest rules, go to http://www.dar.org/darnet/forms/HG-AHC-1002.PDF.
Topic: Separation of Powers and the Judicial Branch of Government
Length: 5 to 8 minutes
Deadline: September 1, 2006
Website: www.gaappeals.us/announce.php
Contact: Ms. Jill Pryor, Phone: 404.881.4131, e-mail: pryor@bmelaw.com
Prizes: 1st Place -- $7500
2nd Place -- $5000
3rd Place -- $2500
Other Awards -- $500
As part of its Centennial celebration in 2006, the Court of Appeals of Georgia is sponsoring a statewide high school oratorical contest. The subject of the contest will be the Separation of Powers and the Judicial Branch of Government. Each high school in Georgia, public or private, may certify one winner to advance to the statewide competition, to be held at the State Bar Center in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2006. Eight quarter-finalists will receive scholarship awards. The overall winner will receive a scholarship and an invitation to deliver the winning speech at the Centennial Dinner to be held at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta on October 6, 2006.
Scholarships
The First Place winner will receive a scholarship to be used to pursue education beyond high school at any accredited college or university in the United States in the amount of $7,500. The Second Place winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000, and the Third Place winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship. Each of the remaining quarter finalists will receive a $500 scholarship.
Topic
The topic for the contest is "The Separation of Powers and the Judicial Branch of Government." The speech must be the original work of the contestant. The speech must be a minimum of 5 minutes and should not exceed 8 minutes.
Eligibility
Contestants must be enrolled in a public or private high school in Georgia and must be under the age of 20 years as of October 6, 2006. To participate in the statewide finals competition, the student must be certified as the winner from his or her high school no later than September 1, 2006.
Judges
All decisions of the judges are final.
Information
For more information and a complete set of rules, see the Georgia Court of Appeals' website at www.gaappeals.us/announce.php or contact: Jill Pryor, Chair, Centennial High School Oratorical Contest, 1201 W. Peachtree St., Suite 3900, Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 881-4131; pryor@bmelaw.com