Scholarships & Contests

Now Accepting Submissions! September 1st—November 1st.

THEME FOR OUR UPCOMING CONTEST

Category 1 (ages 7–10*) From being an astronaut or teacher to being president, there are so many exciting jobs you could have when you’re older! What do you want to be when you grow up—and why?

Category 2 (ages 11–14*) As exciting new technology changes the way things get done, jobs change as well. Teachers no longer get chalk all over their hands, farmers use tractors instead of horses for ploughing, and reconnaissance missions are often done via satellite instead of physically scoping out the terrain. What is a job that you think would have been really fun to do “back in the day”—and why?

Category 3 (ages 15–19*) Technology is advancing so fast that some popular jobs didn’t even exist 10 years ago! Imagine some of the fascinating new jobs that could exist in 2028: tele-surgeon . . . drone delivery…

Essay Prompt: What are the essential qualities of a citizen in your community in 21st century America?

(Did not see a deadline date. )

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

This website offers a list of scholarship for high school students. Deadline dates vary by scholarships.

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/high-school-senior-h-s-class-of-2019