"Florida's history is deeply
rooted with Hispanic influences. Describe how the early Hispanic explorers
impacted our state in the 1500's, and how that has influenced Florida's
culture today." For
Hispanic Heritage month.
Sep 16th, 2009. The
High School Winner will receive a four-year full
tuition scholarship to any Florida state college or university of their
choice, provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
http://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/2009_essay_rules.pdf
The Foundation for
Individual Rights in Education (FIRE): Freedom
in Academia student essay contest. Seniors are invited to write an in-depth
essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial.
Nov, 6, 2009 1st Place - $5000
www.thefire.org/contests
"First Freedom Student
Competition" -
Examine the history and implementation of religious freedom-the freedom of
conscience-in American democracy and teh world today. Nov,
23, 2009. 1st
Place - $3000
http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html
Tapestry of Bronze: Odes to
Olympians Poetry Contest: the subject
being Demeter (also known as Ceres) the Goddess of Harvest. Nov,
30, 2009. 1st
Place - $50
River of Words: "Theme
of watersheds" where you will explore the natural and cultural history of the
place in which you life, and express what you discover through poetry.
Dec, 01, 2009.
http://www.riverofwords.org/contest/index.html
"Being an American Essay Contest" What
civic value do you believe is the most essential to being an America?
Dec, 01, 2009. 1st Place -
$5000
"The Second Amendment to the
Constitution: Why it is important to our nation?" Civil
Rights Defense Fund: Celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of
the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Dec,
01, 2009 1st Place - $1000
http://www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx
United Nations Association of the USA - January
5th. Write a letter to the President of the United States answering the
following questions: 1. How can the U.S. build an international system that
promotes good governance, development, and poverty reduction? 2. How can the
U.S. promote sustainable development and economic growth in developing
countries?
$1,500 scholarship and a trip to New York to attend UNA-USA Member’s Day at
the United Nations in March 2010. 2nd Place: $1,000 scholarship 3rd Place:
$500 scholarship. Email inquiries to membershipintern@unausa.org.
http://www.unausaessaycontest.com/2010/node/1
John F. Kennedy 2010 Profile in
Courage Essay Contest Write an original
and creative essay of less than 1000 words that demonstrates an understanding
of political courage. First place winner receives $5,000 cash and $5,000 to
grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan. Jan,
09, 2010. 1st Place-$5000
cash and $5000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom College Savings Plan.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/
National Peace Essay Competition: "The
effectiveness of nonviolent civic action." Feb,
01, 2010. 1st National Place - $10,000 with 53
State Awards of $1000
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/topic.html
Fountainhead Essay Contest: April
25, 2010. Select one of three topics to answer.
First Prize, $10,000
http://aynrandeducation.com/essay-contests/contest-the-fountainhead.html