Language and Literature

2194 ■ ACADEMY OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Attn: JSHS National Office 24 Warren Street Concord, NH 03301
Tel: (603)228-4520
Fax: (603)228-4730
E-mail: phampton@jshs.org
Web Site: http://www.jshs.org
To recognize and reward outstanding participants in the Army, Navy, and Air Force Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS).
Title of Award: JSHS Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Scholarships are awarded to 3 regional winners in each of the 48 regional symposia, to 6 first-place finalists in the national symposium, to 6 second-place national finalists, and to 6 third-place national finalists. Teacher awards are presented to 48 teachers, 1 in each of the regions. Funds Available: At each regional symposium, 5 finalists receive all-expense paid trips to the national symposium, the first and second place winners are invited to present their research investigation at the national symposium, and scholarships of $1,500, $1,000, and $500, are awarded. In the national competition, first-place finalists receive $16,000 scholarships, second-place finalists receive $6,000 scholarships, and third-place finalists receive $2,000 scholarships (all national scholarships are in addition to the regional scholarships). Top finalists are also awarded an all-expense paid trip to the International Youth Science Forum, held in London. The outstanding teacher in each region receives a $500 award. Duration: This competition is held annually. National scholarships are paid over a period of 4 years provided the recipients enroll full time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in grades 9-12, enrolled in public, private, or home schools, who have completed an original research investigation in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Investigations reporting on experimental, field, observational, or applied research are eligible. Students present their findings at a regional symposium, held on a university campus in their area. At each regional symposium, selected paper presenters are chosen to receive scholarships. From each of the 48 regional symposia, 5 students are selected to attend the national JSHS, where 1 of them presents his or her research paper in competition for further awards. Additional Information: The JSHS program was established by the Army in 1958 and since 1963 has been administered by the Academy of Applied Science. Since 1995, funding has also been provided by the Office of Naval Research and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

2195 ■ AIR FORCE SERVICES AGENCY

Attn: HQ AFSVA/SVICO
10100 Reunion Place, Suite 501
San Antonio, TX 78216-4138
Tel: (210)652-6312
Free: 800-443-4834
Fax: (210)652-7041 E-mail: svi@agency.afsv.af.mil
Web Site: http://www-p.afsv.af.mil/Clubs/Scholarship.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, Air Force Club members and their families who submit outstanding essays.
Title of Award: Air Force Services Club Membership Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: Awards are scholarships of $6,000 for first place, $5,500 for second place, $4,500 for third place, $3,500 for fourth place, $3,000 for fifth place, and $2,500 for sixth place. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Air Force Club members and their spouses, children, and stepchildren who have been accepted by or are enrolled at an accredited college or university. Grandchildren are eligible if they are a dependent of the club member. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full or part time. They must submit an essay of up to 500 words on a topic that changes annually; a recent topic was "My Hero, and Why." Applicants must also include a 1-page summary of their long-term career and life goals and previous accomplishments, including civic, athletic, and academic awards. Deadline for Receipt: Entries must be submitted to the member's base services commander or division chief by July of each year. Additional Information: This competition, first held in 1997, is sponsored by Chase Bank and MasterCard.

Language and Literature

2194 ■ ACADEMY OF APPLIED SCIENCE

2195 ■ AIR FORCE SERVICES AGENCY

2196 ■ AKADEMOS, INC.

Attn: TextbookX.com 25 Van Zant Street, Suite 1A-2 Norwalk, CT 06855-1727
Tel: (203)866-0190
Fax: (203)866-0199
Web Site: http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship
To recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate students who submit outstanding essays on a topic that changes annually.
Title of Award: TextbookX.com Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each semester: 1 grand prize and 2 runners-up. Funds Available: The grand prize is $2,000 and runner-up prizes are $250 gift certificates for the sponsor. Prizes are paid directly to the winners. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States or international students with valid visas. They must submit an essay, from 250 to 750 words in length, on a topic that changes each semester. Recently, the topic was "How, if at all, would American society change if the current legal right to abortion is either severely restricted or eliminated?" Essays must be the original work of the applicant and must reference a book that has influenced the response to the essay. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for spring; October of each year for fall. Additional Information: This competition began in 2002.

2197 ■ ALABAMA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Applications 534 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104
Tel: (334)834-1890
Free: 800-239-5521
Fax: (334)834-4443
E-mail: info@alabamabankers.org
Web Site: http://www.alabamabankers.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school seniors in Alabama who submit outstanding essays on personal finance.
Title of Award: Alabama Young Bankers Essay Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 college scholarship. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Alabama who can demonstrate knowledge of good money management skills. Applicants must submit a 3-page essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to personal finance; a recent topic was, "Three Things Every High School Graduate Should Know About Personal Finance." Selection is based on comprehension (20%), organization (20%), conclusions (20%), creativity (20%), and writing (20%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2198 ■ AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO ARTISTS

Attn: AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation, Inc.
260 Madison Avenue, Seventh Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212)532-0800
Fax: (212)532-2242
E-mail: info@aftra.com
Web Site: http://www.aftra.org/benefits/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are members or the dependent children of members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
Title of Award: AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; General studies/Field of study not specified; Industrial and labor relations; Journalism; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 12 to 15 each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $2,500 per year are available. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AFTRA members and the dependent children of AFTRA members (or deceased members) in good standing for at least 5 years. Applicants may be interested in working on a bachelor's or advanced degree in any field, including broadcast journalism and labor relations, or professional training in the performing arts. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2199 ■ AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION

9696 Skillman Street, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75243-8264
Tel: (214)349-5965
Fax: (214)343-8898
E-mail: afsainfo@firesprinkler.org
Web Site: http://www.afsascholarship.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school seniors who write outstanding essays on fire sprinklers.
Title of Award: AFSA Annual Essay Scholarship Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 regional winners are selected each year; from among those, 3 are selected as national winners Funds Available: Each regional winner receives a $1,000 scholarship. From among those winners, the national first prize is an additional $3,000 scholarship, second prize an additional $2,000 scholarship, and third prize an additional $1,000 scholarship. Funds are paid directly to the recipients' educational institutions. The school of each winning student receives an additional $500 for its general fund. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to seniors at high schools in the United States. Home-schooled students are eligible if their course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school. Applicants must submit an essay of 700 to 1,000 words on a topic that varies annually but relates to fire sprinklers. Recently, students were invited to write about a successful fire sprinkler activation in their town, area, or state. Entries must be submitted through an online process. Selection is based on 1) content; 2) accuracy; 3) creativity and originality; and 4) spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Competitions are first held at the regional level. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This competition was first held in 1996.

2200 ■ AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION-CAROLINAS CHAPTER

c/o Tom Strange, Sr., Chair
Sunland Fire Protection, Inc.
P.O. Box 277
Jamestown, NC 27282
Tel: (336)886-7027
Fax: (336)886-7024
E-mail: tom.strange@sunlandfire.com
Web Site: http://www.sprinklernet.com/chapters/carolinas/index.html
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school seniors in North Carolina who write outstanding essays on fire sprinklers.
Title of Award: William C. Klutz Scholarship Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: Prizes are scholarships of $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second, and $1,000 for third. Duration: The contest is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to seniors at high schools in North Carolina. Home-schooled students are eligible if their course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school. Applicants must submit an essay of 700 to 1,000 words on a topic that varies annually but relates to fire sprinklers. Recently, students were invited to write about a successful fire sprinkler activation in their town, area, or state. Entries must be submitted through an online process. Selection is based on 1) content; 2) accuracy; 3) creativity and originality; and 4) spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Competitions are first held at the regional level. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2201 ■ AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Attn: Scholarship Committee
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212)502-7661
Free: 800-AFB-LINE
Fax: (212)502-7771
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Web Site: http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance to legally blind undergraduate women who are studying literature or music.
Title of Award: R.L. Gillette Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Literature; Music Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 academic year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are legally blind, U.S. citizens, and enrolled in a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in literature or music. Along with their application, they must submit an essay that includes the field of study they are pursuing and why they have chosen it; their educational and personal goals; their work experience; any extracurricular activities with which they have been involved, including those in school, religious organizations, and the community; and how they intend to use scholarship monies that may be awarded. They must also submit a sample performance tape (not to exceed 30 minutes) or a creative writing sample. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2202 ■ AMERICAN LEGION

Attn: Department of Pennsylvania
Attn: Scholarship Secretary
P.O. Box 2324
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324
Tel: (717)730-9100
Fax: (717)975-2836 E-mail: hq@pa-legion.com
Web Site: http://www.pa-legion.com/essay.shtml
To recognize and reward high school students in Pennsylvania who submit outstanding essays on a patriotic topic.
Title of Award: Pennsylvania Legion State High School Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Patriotism; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 state winners are selected each year. Funds Available: At the state level, the first-place winner receives a $3,500 scholarship, second a $3,000 scholarship, and third a $2,500 scholarship. If winners choose not to attend college, prizes are $300 for first place, $200 for second, and $200 for third. Local posts, counties, districts, and sections also offer awards. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in grades 9-12 in a Pennsylvania public, parochial, private, or home school. Applicants must submit an essay, from 600 to 1,000 words, on a topic that changes annually but relates to a patriotic theme; a recent topic was "America-Sweet Land of Liberty." Competitions are held at the level of local American Legion post, county, district, inter-district, sectional, and then state. Selection is based on proper English structure, accuracy, extent of information, and originality. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to the local American Legion post by February of each year.

2203 ■ AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Attn: National Center for Science Literacy
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192
Tel: (212)496-3498
E-mail: yna@amnh.org
Web Site: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards
To recognize and reward high school students who develop outstanding science projects.
Title of Award: Young Naturalist Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Science; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 12 awards are presented each year: 2 for each grade level. Funds Available: This program provides scholarships of $2,500 for grade 12, $2,000 for grade 11, $1,500 for grade 10, $1,000 for grade 9, $750 for grade 8, or $500 for grade 7 Duration: Awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in grades 7-12 currently enrolled in a public, private, parochial, or home school in the United States, Canada, the U.S. territories, or U.S.-sponsored schools abroad. Applicants are invited to submit reports of observation-based projects on a scientific theme that is the same every year: "Scientific Discovery Begins with Expeditions." Entries must be between 500 and 2,000 words for grades 7 and 8, between 750 and 2,500 words for grades 9 and 10, or between 1,000 and 3,000 words for grades 11 and 12. Students may include original drawings, photographs, timelines, maps, or graphs to support their writing. Entries are judged by grade level. Selection is based on focus of investigation (15 points), procedure (20 points), analysis and interpretation (20 points), documentation of research materials (15 points), personal voice (10 points), clarity and style (10 points), and use of visuals (10 points). Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Foundation. The authors of the winning essays also receive a trip to New York City, a tour of the American Museum of Natural History, publishing opportunities, and a chance to meet with scientists from the museum.

2204 ■ AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Attn: Education Directorate
750 First Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202)572-3013
Fax: (202)336-5962
E-mail: eleary@apa.org
Web Site: http://www.apa.org/ed/topss/apftopsscholar.html
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school students who submit outstanding research papers on psychology.
Title of Award: APF/APA TOPSS Scholars Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Psychology; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students who have been enrolled or are currently enrolled in a psychology course. Candidates must be sponsored by a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS). They must submit a paper, up to 3,000 words in length, on an assigned topic relating to psychology. Selection is based on the literature review (10 points per item) and research proposal (10 points per item). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is cosponsored by the American Psychological Foundation (APF).

2205 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111

Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: foundation@arrl.org
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs, particularly from designated midwestern states, who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree, particularly in journalism or the sciences.
Title of Award: PHD ARA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to licensed radio amateurs of any class who are pursuing postsecondary education. Preference is given to 1) residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska; 2) students majoring in journalism, computer science, or electronic engineering; and 3) children of deceased radio amateurs. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2206 ■ AQUATROLS CORPORATION

1273 Imperial Way
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Tel: (856)537-6003
Free: 800-257-7797
Fax: (856)537-6018
E-mail: essay.contest@aquatrols.com
Web Site: http://www.aquatrols.com
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, students whose parents are employed in a turf or landscape management capacity and who submit outstanding essays on a related subject.
Title of Award: Aquatrols Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design; Turfgrass management; Water resources; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First prize is a $2,000 scholarship and second prize is a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The contest is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to children of employees in a turf or landscape management capacity. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate program. They must submit an original essay of 1,500 to 2,000 words on a topic that changes annually; recently, students were invited to write on "The role of surfactants in enhancing water use and/or irrigation efficiency." Essays should be original, compelling, well-organized, readable, persuasive, and creative. Technical accuracy, composition skills, and adherence to contest rules are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2207 ■ ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1600 K Street, N.W., Suite 601
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)429-9210
Fax: (202)429-9214
E-mail: aaif@aaiusa.org
Web Site: http://www.aaiusa.org/foundation/154/student-resource-center
To provide financial assistance to Arab American students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism.
Title of Award: Al Muammar Scholarships for Journalism Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Arab descent who are enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be undergraduates or college seniors admitted to a graduate program. They must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and a demonstrated commitment to the field of print or broadcast journalism. Selection is based on sensitivity to Arab American issues, demonstrated community involvement, initiative in social advocacy and civic empowerment, journalistic ability, academic ability, commitment to the field of journalism, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 2006.

2208 ■ ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Attn: Center for Meteorite Studies
P.O. Box 871404
Tempe, AZ 85287-1404
Tel: (602)965-6511
E-mail: meteorites@asu.edu
Web Site: http://meteorites.asu.edu/nininger
To recognize and reward outstanding student papers dealing with aspects of meteoritic investigation.
Title of Award: Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Nininger Meteorite Award Area, Field, or Subject: Physical sciences; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The prize is $2,500. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. They are invited to submit a paper (under 10,000 words) reflecting an aspect of meteoritic investigation. Research topics may include (but are not limited to) physical and chemical properties of meteorites, origin of meteoritic material, and cratering. Observational, experimental, statistical, or theoretical investigations are allowed. Students must be the first author of the paper, but they do not have to be the sole author. Papers must have been written, submitted, or published during the first 10 and a half months of the calendar year. They must cover original research conducted by the student. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Entries not awarded the prize may be resubmitted in the original or a revised form as long as the author is a student at an American college or university.

2209 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Title of Award: Cox Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AAJA members who are high school seniors or college students (graduate or undergraduate) enrolled full time in accredited institutions. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on their involvement or interest in the Asian American community and how, if they are awarded this scholarship, they would contribute to the field of journalism and/or media issues involving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by the Cox Foundation.

2210 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

2211 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Student Programs Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415)346-2051
Fax: (415)346-6343
E-mail: brandons@aaja.org
Web Site: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships
To provide financial assistance and summer work experience in print journalism to members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) who are undergraduate or graduate students.
Title of Award: S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships (2 at $5,000, 3 at $4,000, 1 at $2,000, and 1 at $1,000) were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000, $3,000, or $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years for a graduating high school senior; 1 year for current undergraduate or graduate students.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all students but especially welcomes applications from historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups, including southeast Asians (Vietnamese, Cambodians, and Hmong), south Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors who declare journalism as a major or undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in journalism and a career in print journalism. AAJA membership is required. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their involvement or interest in the Asian American community and how, if they are awarded this scholarship, they would contribute to the field of journalism and/or media issues involving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1994; it is funded by Newhouse News Service and administered by AAJA. Recipients are also eligible for summer internships with a Newhouse publication.

2212 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Student Programs Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415)346-2051
Fax: (415)346-6343
E-mail: brandons@aaja.org
Web Site: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to male Asian American students who are members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and interested in a career in broadcast journalism.
Title of Award: Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Asian American male high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in a broadcast journalism program. Applicants must be AAJA members. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their involvement or interest in the Asian American community and how, if they are awarded this scholarship, they would contribute to the field of journalism and/or media issues involving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship honors Minoru Yasui, a civil rights advocate and attorney who was 1 of 3 Nisei to challenge the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

2213 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION-PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER

c/o Murali Balaji
950 West Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Tel: (302)324-2553
E-mail: aajaphilly@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://chapters.aaja.org/Philadelphia
To provide financial assistance to members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) in the Delaware Valley area who are studying or planning to study journalism in college.
Title of Award: Future Building Initiative Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AAJA members enrolled in high schools or colleges in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a stated interest in journalism. They must have demonstrated leadership and initiative by starting an AAJA student chapter at their high school or college. Along with their application, they must submit a letter of intent stating their interest in journalism and the benefits they see in being involved in AAJA, a letter of recommendation, and an unofficial copy of their transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2214 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION-PORTLAND CHAPTER

c/o Tracy Jan
The Oregonian
Metro East News Bureau
295 N.E. Second Street
Gresham, OR 97030
Tel: (503)294-5970
E-mail: tracyjan@news.oregonian.com
Web Site: http://chapters.aaja.org/Portland/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate journalism students in Oregon and southwestern Washington area who have been involved in the Asian American community.
Title of Award: Portland Chapter AAJA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $2,000 are available. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who live or attend school in Oregon or the Vancouver, Washington area. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time in a journalism program and be able to demonstrate involvement in the Asian American community. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 750 words) on how they became interested in journalism or how they see themselves contributing to the Asian American community. They must also submit work samples (print: up to 3 articles; radio: up to 3 different stories on standard audio tapes; television: up to 3 different stories on a VHS tape; photojournalism: a portfolio of up to 15 entries). Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2215 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION-TEXAS CHAPTER

c/o Julie Tam, Scholarship Chair
KLTV-TV ABC 7
105 West Ferguson
P.O. Box 957
Tyler, TX 75710
Tel: (903)597-5588
Fax: (903)510-7847
E-mail: julie@julietam.com
Web Site: http://chapters.aaja.org/Texas/schol.html
To provide financial assistance to members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) in Texas who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism.
Title of Award: Texas Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are either Texas residents or planning to attend an accredited college or university in Texas. Applicants must be AAJA members. Along with their application, they must submit a 250-word autobiography that explains why they are interested in a career in journalism, a 500-word essay on the role of ethnic diversity in news coverage (both for the subjects of the news events and also the journalists involved), their most recent official transcript, a statement of financial need, 2 letters of recommendation, and a resume. Work samples to be submitted are 2 legible clips from print journalism students; 3 to 5 prints or slides with captions or descriptions from print photojournalism students; 2 VHS taped excerpts with corresponding scripts from television broadcast students; 2 edited VHS excepts from television photojournalism students; 3 taped cassette excerpts with corresponding scripts from radio broadcast students; or 3 legible online articles from web journalism students. Selection is based on commitment to the field of journalism, awareness of Asian American issues, journalistic ability, scholastic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2216 ■ ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEVISION/RADIO ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA

c/o Roberta Gonzales
CBS 5 TV
855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)362-5550
E-mail: gonzales@kpix.cbs.com
Web Site: http://www.aptra.org
To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada who are interested in broadcast journalism careers.
Title of Award: Kathryn Dettman Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada. Applicants must have a broadcast journalism career objective. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on why the students wish to pursue broadcast journalism; another 500-word essay on their honors, awards, and broadcast experience; 3 letters of recommendation; and a statement of how they are financing their education. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2217 ■ ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEVISION/RADIO ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA

c/o Roberta Gonzales
CBS 5 TV
855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)362-5550
E-mail: gonzales@kpix.cbs.com
Web Site: http://www.aptra.org
To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada who are interested in broadcast journalism careers.
Title of Award: Clete Roberts Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada. Applicants must have a broadcast journalism career objective. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on why the students wish to pursue broadcast journalism; another 500-word essay on their honors, awards, and broadcast experience; 3 letters of recommendation; and a statement of how they are financing their education. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2218 ■ BILOXI SUN HERALD

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 4567
Biloxi, MS 39535-4567
Tel: (228)896-2365
Fax: (228)896-2151
Web Site: http://www.sunherald.com
To provide financial assistance to minority high school students in Mississippi who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry.
Title of Award: Biloxi Sun Herald Minority Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority high school seniors graduating from high schools in Mississippi. They must be interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the news or business aspects of the newspaper industry. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on why they want to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry. Selection is based on the essay, 2 letters of recommendation, a transcript of grades (including SAT/ACT scores), journalism or business experience, and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The recipients of these scholarships are automatically entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $40,000 over 4 years.

2219 ■ CALIFORNIA CHICANO NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION

c/o University of Southern California
Annenberg School of Journalism
300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 3950
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213)437-4408
Fax: (213)437-4423
E-mail: ccnmainfo@ccnma.org
Web Site: http://www.ccnma.org
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college students of Latino descent who are California residents or students from other states attending a college or university in California. Applicants may major in any field, but they must enroll full time and be able to prove a sincere interest in preparing for a career in journalism. They must submit 1) an essay of 300 to 500 words explaining their family background, including any hardships they have experienced, and what they believe is the role of Latino journalists in the news media; 2) samples of their journalism-related work (e.g., newspaper articles, photographs, or TV or radio audition tapes); 3) transcripts; and 4) letters of reference. Finalists are interviewed. Selection is based on academic achievement, commitment to the journalism field, awareness of the community in which they live, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Los Angeles Times/Frank del Olmo Scholarships.

2220 ■ CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO

Attn: Education Committee
600 Grand Avenue, Suite 410
Oakland, CA 94610-3561
Tel: (510)663-4024
Fax: (510)663-4099
E-mail: scholarships@calaborfed.org
Web Site: http://www.calaborfed.org/Scholarship.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, graduating high school seniors in California who submit outstanding essays on topics related to labor unions.
Title of Award: California Labor Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Industrial and labor relations; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 22 of these awards were presented. Funds Available: The award is a $2,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to graduating high school students in public, private, or parochial schools in California who plan to enroll in an accredited college or technical school. Applicants must write an essay of up to 1,000 words on topics that change annually; recently, students were invited to write on an important event in the history of California's unions, why it was important when it happened, and what impact it has on working people in California today. Essays are submitted to high school principals who forward them for judging. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the University of California's Center for Labor Research and Education, 2521 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-5555, (510) 642-0323;Fax: (510) 642-6432, E-mail: osmer@uclink4.berkeley.edu.

2221 ■ JORGE MAS CANOSA FREEDOM FOUNDATION

c/o Cuban American National Foundation
1312 S.W. 27th Avenue
P.O. Box 440069
Miami, FL 33144-9926
Tel: (305)592-7768
Fax: (305)592-7889
Web Site: http://www.canf.org
To provide financial assistance to students of Cuban descent who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected subject areas.
Title of Award: Mas Family Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Communications; Economics; Engineering; International affairs and relations; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the cost of tuition at the recipient's selected institution, on the family's situation, and on the amount of funds received from other sources. The amount of the yearly award cannot exceed $10,000. Full scholarships are not awarded to students who will be receiving full tuition scholarships and/or stipendiary support from other sources. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply and are given preference over other candidates.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are direct descendants of those who left Cuba or were born in Cuba themselves. Applicants must be or have been in the top 10% of their high school graduating class and have be able to meet federal standards of financial need. At least 1 parent or 2 grandparents must have been born in Cuba. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, provided they are majoring in 1 of the following subjects: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, or journalism. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership qualities, financial need, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and likelihood of succeeding in their chosen field. Finalists may be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was previously offered by the Cuban American National Foundation.

2222 ■ WILLA CATHER PIONEER MEMORIAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
413 North Webster
Red Cloud, NE 68970
Tel: (402)746-2653
Fax: (402)746-2652
Web Site: http://www.willacather.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who are or will be majoring in English at an accredited college or university.
Title of Award: Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: English language and literature; Literature Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who have graduated or plan to graduate from a Nebraska high school and enter a college or university as a first-year student. Applicants must plan to continue their education as English majors (journalism is not acceptable). Along with their application, they must submit a 1,500-word essay on several of the short stories or a novel written by Willa Cather. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity, and character. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2223 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.

388 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)283-2800; (866)34-CHELA
Fax: (415)283-2888
E-mail: scholarships@chelafin.org
Web Site: http://www.chelastudentloans.org/Scholarships/Scholarships.asp
To recognize and reward (with scholarships) college-bound high school seniors who submit outstanding essays on borrowing and money management.
Title of Award: Gateway to Success Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $5,000 scholarship. Duration: Awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school seniors who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and are planning to attend an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year at least half time. Applicants must complete an essay, up to 300 words, on "How I am Financing My College Education." They do not need to have a student loan to qualify, but their essays should focus on how responsible borrowing and money management are helping them pay for college and meet their life goals. Other requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status and possession of a valid E-mail address. Essays are evaluated on the basis of appropriateness to overall theme (30%), persuasiveness (30%), quality of writing (20%), and creativity (20%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This competition was first held in 2003.

2224 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.

388 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)283-2800; (866)34-CHELA
Fax: (415)283-2888
E-mail: info@deresource.org
Web Site: http://www.chelastudentloans.org/Scholarships/Scholarships.asp
To recognize and reward (with scholarships) undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a distance education program.
Title of Award: Go the Distance Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 30 each year: 15 undergraduates (3 each for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and fifth-year students) and 15 graduate students (3 in each year of graduate school). Funds Available: The award is a $5,000 scholarship. Duration: Awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a distance education program. Applicants must complete an essay, up to 300 words, on "My Challenges in Financing a Distance Degree." The essay should focus on challenges they have faced in covering the cost of their distance education responsibly and how they will do that while achieving their goals. They do not need to have a student loan to qualify. Essays are evaluated on the basis of appropriateness to overall theme (30%), persuasiveness (30%), quality of writing (20%), and creativity (20%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This competition was first held in 2004.

2225 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.

388 Market Street,
12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)283-2800; (866)34-CHELA
Fax: (415)283-2888
E-mail: scholarships@chelafin.org
Web Site: http://www.chelastudentloans.org
To recognize and reward (with scholarships) undergraduate and graduate students who submit outstanding essays on borrowing and money management.
Title of Award: Money Matters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $5,000 scholarship. Duration: Awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must complete an essay, up to 300 words, on "How I am Financing My College Education." They do not need to have a student loan to qualify, but their essays should focus on how responsible borrowing and money management are helping them pay for college and meet their life goals. Essays are evaluated on the basis of appropriateness to overall theme (30%), persuasiveness (30%), quality of writing (20%), and creativity (20%). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2226 ■ CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES

Attn: WELS Lutherans for Life
Scholarship Review Committee
2949 North Mayfair Road, Suite 309
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4304
Tel: (414)774-1331
Fax: (414)774-1360
Web Site: http://www.christianliferesources.com
To provide financial assistance to Lutheran high school seniors in Wisconsin who are interested in studying life-related issues in college.
Title of Award: WELS Lutherans for Life Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Education, Special; Engineering, Biomedical; Journalism; Law; Medicine; Physical therapy; Political science; Psychology; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends up to $1,000 are available. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are active members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or an affiliated church. Applicants must be planning to go to a 4-year school to prepare for a secular career in which pro-life values will be demonstrated. Acceptable fields include medicine, biotechnology/biological engineering, medical research/genetics, law/politics, journalism/media, psychology, physical therapy, social services, or special education. They must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit essays on 1) the field of study they plan to enter and how it relates to pro-life issues; 2) why the scholarship should be awarded to them, including their future goals; and 3) how they have demonstrated a Christian, pro-life attitude in their life. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: WELS Lutherans for Life was formerly a ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

2227 ■ COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS

Attn: Scholarship Department
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, TX 75225-8146
Tel: (214)750-4222
Fax: (214)750-4210
E-mail: grants@cftexas.org
Web Site: http://www.cftexas.org
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are working on a degree in journalism and have an interest in aviation.
Title of Award: George E. Haddaway Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Aviation; Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who can demonstrate interest in aviation by such activities as 1) current or former membership in the aviation program of a college or university, the Boy or Girl Scouts of America, the Civil Air Patrol, or a similar organization; or 2) pursuit or completion of the requirements for an aircraft license. Applicants must be working on a baccalaureate or advanced degree in print or electronic journalism and have completed at least 52 hours of college course work with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (200 to 500 words) describing their interest in aviation and how they might combine that interest with a career in journalism. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2228 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.

50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: (404)688-5525
Fax: (404)688-3060
E-mail: vweekes@atlcf.org
Web Site: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/RonAutry.aspx
To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are majoring in journalism at a 4-year college or university.
Title of Award: Ron Autry Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Journalism; Personnel administration/human resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legal residents of Georgia who are enrolled as a junior or senior at a college or university and preparing for a career in journalism or the newspaper industry (news, advertising, circulation, or human resources). Applicants must be enrolled full time, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, applicants were invited to write on the topic: "What has been the impact of the Jayson Blair scandal on Black journalists and what should be done to avoid plagiarism?" Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ), P.O. Box 54128, Atlanta, GA 30308, (404) 508-4612. Applications may be submitted to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta or directly to the AABJ. The recipient is selected by the AABJ.

2229 ■ CONNECTICUT SPORTS WRITERS ALLIANCE

c/o Manchester Journal Inquirer
P.O. Box 70
Unionville, CT 06085
Tel: (203)789-5651
E-mail: mail@ctsportswriters.org
Web Site: http://www.ctsportswriters.org
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Connecticut who are interested in preparing for a career as a sports journalist.
Title of Award: Bohdan "Bo" Kolinsky Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Sports writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut who are interested in attending a 4-year college or university to study sports journalism. Applicants must submit a resume showing good academic standing, involvement in journalism, extracurricular involvement, and awards; a 1-page essay on why they wish to prepare for a career in print journalism; a letter of recommendation; and 3 samples of their writing published in a daily or weekly newspaper, a magazine, or a school publication. Selection is based on promise as a journalist and ability to complete college-level academic work. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2230 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.

Attn: CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: tcf@ciri.com
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in the literary, performing, and visual arts to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: Susie Qimmiqsak Bevins Endowment Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Literature; Performing arts; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships (at $2,000 per semester) was awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per semester. Duration: 1 semester; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 2-year, 4-year, or graduate degree program in the literary, visual, or performing arts. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

2231 ■ DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/essay.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, Delaware high school seniors who submit outstanding essays on a topic of historical significance.
Title of Award: Delaware Legislative Essay Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 65 each year: 1 in each of the 21 senatorial districts and 41 representative districts plus 3 statewide winners. Funds Available: Legislative district awards are $750. Statewide winners receive $7,500 for first, $3,750 for second, and $2,250 for third. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Delaware who plan to enroll full time in an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit an essay of 500 to 2,000 words on a topic that changes annually. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Students first compete within their state senatorial and representative legislative district. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2232 ■ DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/christa.htm
To provide scholarship/loans for teacher training to Delaware residents with outstanding academic records.
Title of Award: Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship/Loan Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; English language and literature; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Reading; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 50 each year. Funds Available: Funds up to the cost of tuition, fees, and other direct educational expenses are provided. This is a scholarship/loan program; if the recipient performs required service at a school in Delaware, the loan is forgiven at the rate of 1 year of assistance for each year of service. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Delaware residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a Delaware college or university in a program leading to teacher qualification. Preference is given to applicants planning to teach in an area of critical need. High school seniors must rank in the top half of their class and have a combined score of at least 1570 on the SAT; applicants who are already enrolled in college must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The areas of critical need recently included bilingual education, business education, English, foreign languages, English to speakers of other languages, mathematics, reading, science, school librarianship, special education, and technology education.

2233 ■ DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)986-2400
Fax: (202)986-2513
E-mail: dstemail@deltasigmatheta.org
Web Site: http://www.deltasigmatheta.org
To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Sigma Theta who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or another area of communications.
Title of Award: Julia Bumry Jones Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Funds Available: The stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. The funds may be used to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or another area of communications and who are active, dues-paying members of Delta Sigma Theta. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Winners may also receive financial assistance from other sources. Confirmation of registration must be received before stipends are paid.

2234 ■ DETROIT FREE PRESS

Attn: High School Journalism Directors
600 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Tel: (313)222-6428
Free: 800-678-6400
Fax: (313)222-8874
E-mail: highschools@freepress.com
Web Site: http://www.freep.com
To provide financial assistance for college to minority high school seniors the circulation area of the Detroit Free Press who are interested in a career in journalism or newspaper business operations.
Title of Award: Detroit Free Press Minority Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year, of whom at least 2 are nominated for the national scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority high school seniors in Michigan, the greater Toledo metropolitan area, and the greater Windsor metropolitan area. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university to major in journalism, communications, or a related field. They must be interested in preparing for a career in journalism or newspaper business operations. Along with their application, they must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a transcript of grades, SAT/ACT scores, up to 5 samples of work with bylines (for journalism applicants), and an essay on "Why Journalism or the Newspaper Business is the Life for Me." Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The recipients of these scholarships may be entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $40,000 over 4 years.

2235 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Tel: (609)452-2820
Fax: (609)520-5804
E-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com
Web Site: http://DJNewspaperFund.dowjones.com/fund/cs_internships.asp
To provide work experience and financial assistance to minority college students who are interested in careers in journalism.
Title of Award: Business Reporting Intern Program for Minority College Sophomores and Juniors Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 12 each year. Funds Available: Interns receive a salary of $350 per week during the summer and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the program. Duration: 10 weeks for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens interested in careers in journalism and participating in a summer internship at a daily newspaper as a business reporter. Applicants must be members of a minority group (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaskan Native) enrolled as full-time students. They must submit a resume, 3 to 5 recently-published clips, an list of courses with grades, and a 500-word essay. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2236 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

P.O. Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Tel: (609)452-2820
Fax: (609)520-5804
E-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com
Web Site: http://DJNewspaperFund.dowjones.com/fund/cs_internships.asp
To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Newspaper Copy Editing Program for College Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Up to 100 each year. Funds Available: Interns receive a salary of $350 per week during the summer and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the program. Duration: 10 weeks for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in journalism. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, a list of courses with grades, and a 500-word essay. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. College professors and instructors and former full-time professional journalists are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Interns attend a 2-week editing residency and then work as copy editors on a daily newspaper. Residencies have been held at Temple University, Florida Southern College, University of Missouri at Columbia, San Jose State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of Texas at Austin.

2237 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

P.O. Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Tel: (609)452-2820
Fax: (609)520-5804
E-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com
Web Site: http://DJNewspaperFund.dowjones.com/fund/cs_internships.asp
To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in sports reporting.
Title of Award: Sports Copy Editing Program for College Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students Area, Field, or Subject: Sports writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Interns receive a salary of $350 per week during the summer and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the program. Duration: 10 weeks for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in sports journalism. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, a list of courses with grades, and a 500-word essay. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. College professors and instructors and former full-time professional journalists are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Interns attend a 2-week editing residency and then work as sports copy editors on a daily newspaper. Recently, the residency was held at the University of Nebraska.

2238 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

P.O. Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Tel: (609)452-2820
Fax: (609)520-5804
E-mail: newsfund@wsf.dowjones.com
Web Site: http://DJNewspaperFund.dowjones.com/fund/hss_writing_competition.asp
To recognize and reward outstanding participants in journalism workshops for minority high school students.
Title of Award: Summer Workshops Writing Competition for Minority High School Students Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year. Funds Available: The award is a college scholarship of $1,000. Duration: Workshops normally last 2 weeks during the summer. Scholarships are for 1 year and may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and an interest in journalism.
Eligibility Requirements: Each summer, workshops on college campuses around the country allow minority high school students to experience work on a professional-quality publication. Students are taught to write, report, design, and layout a newspaper on topics relevant to youth. The director of each workshop nominates 1 student who submits an article from the workshop newspaper and an essay on why he/she wants to pursue journalism as a career. The students whose articles and essay are judged most outstanding receive these college scholarships. Additional Information: Recently, workshops were held on college campuses in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. For the name and address of the director of each workshop, contact the Newspaper Fund.

2239 ■ DREW UNIVERSITY

Attn: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Brothers College Room 115
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940-4036
Tel: (973)408-3438
Fax: (973)408-3768
E-mail: intlprog@drew.edu
Web Site: http://depts.drew.edu/offcamp/non-DrewScholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to students from any college who wish to participate in the off-campus programs in the United States or abroad sponsored by Drew University.
Title of Award: Drew University Off Campus Programs Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; British studies; English language and literature; European studies; General studies/Field of study not specified; Performing arts; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants up to $3,000 per semester are available to be applied to the cost of the programs. Duration: 1 semester.
Eligibility Requirements: Students from any American college or university who have been accepted to participate in 1 of the off-campus programs sponsored by Drew University may apply for financial aid if the university's financial aid office determines that they meet the standards of financial need. Applicants for semester programs must be entering their junior or senior year and have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for the fall semester; November of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: The programs available recently included a Washington semester on American politics, a semester on the United Nations in New York, a New York semester on contemporary art and culture, a semester on the new Europe, a program in Eritrea on developing countries, and a London semester on British politics, history, drama, or literature.

2240 ■ EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarships
P.O. Box 28129
Crystal, MN 55428
Tel: (763)535-4793
Fax: (763)535-4794
E-mail: director@epassoc.org
Web Site: http://www.epassoc.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in Christian journalism.
Title of Award: Evangelical Press Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to entering juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have at least 1 years of full-time study remaining. Applicants must be majoring or minoring in journalism or communications, preferably with an interest in the field of Christian journalism. They must be enrolled at an accredited Christian or secular college or university in the United States or Canada with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a biographical sketch that includes their birth date, hometown, family, and something about the factors that shaped their interest in Christian journalism; a copy of their academic record; references from their pastor and from an instructor; samples of published writing from church or school publications; and an original essay (from 500 to 700 words) on the state of journalism today. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Mel Larson Memorial Scholarship.

2241 ■ FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON

Attn: Julie Caine Brooks, Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 1288
Great Falls, VA 22066
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D. C. interested in preparing for a career in fashion or a fashion-related field.
Title of Award: Washington Fashion Group International Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Fashion design; Interior design; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Washington, D.C. and all cities and counties in Maryland and Virginia. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a fashion or fashion-related degree program (commercial arts, textiles and clothing design, interior design, journalism, merchandising, or photography). They must submit a 200-word personal statement on their career goals and motivation for entering a fashion-related career. Selection is based on that statement, academic achievement, creative ability, related work activity (paid or unpaid), extracurricular activities and awards, and 3 letters of reference. Finalists are interviewed and asked to submit portfolio material of their work. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2242 ■ FISHER COMMUNICATIONS

Attn: Minority Scholarship
100 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98109
Tel: (206)404-7000
Fax: (206)404-6037
E-mail: Info@fsci.com
Web Site: http://www.fsci.com/x100.xml
To provide financial assistance to minority college students in selected states who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting, marketing, or journalism.
Title of Award: Fisher Broadcasting Scholarships for Minorities Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Journalism; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; a total of $10,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of non-white origin who are U.S. citizens, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and are at least sophomores enrolled in 1) a broadcasting, marketing, or journalism curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited 4-year college or university; 2) a broadcast curriculum at an accredited community college, transferable to a 4-year baccalaureate degree program; or 3) a broadcast curriculum at an accredited vocational/technical school. Applicants must be either 1) residents of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana; or 2) attending a school in those states. They must submit an essay that explains their financial need, education and career goals, and school activities; a copy of their college transcript; and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on need, academic achievement, and personal qualities. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1987.

2243 ■ FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Americanism Essay Contest
125 North West Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
Tel: (703)683-1400
Free: 800-372-1924
Fax: (703)549-6610
E-mail: fra@fra.org
Web Site: http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.htm
To recognize and reward outstanding high school student essays on Americanism.
Title of Award: Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Patriotism; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 Grand Prize and 18 grade-level prizes (3 for each grade from 7 through 12) are offered on the national level. Many smaller prizes are awarded on the local and regional levels. Funds Available: The Grand National Prize is a $15,000 U.S. savings bond. For each grade level, first place is a $5,000 U.S. savings bond, second place is a $3,000 U.S. savings bond, and third place is a $2,000 U.S. savings bond. Additional prizes are awarded to students winning at local branch and regional levels of competition. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: Any student, grade 7-12, may enter this contest. The contest is not restricted to children of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) or its Ladies Auxiliary. However, each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member, branch, or Ladies Auxiliary unit. Essays must be on the annual theme (recently: "What My Vote Will Mean to Me") and cannot exceed 350 words. Students may submit only 1 entry per year. Essays are first graded on the FRA branch level and the top essays from each branch are forwarded to the regional level. From there, the top essays in each region are sent to the national level to be graded. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2244 ■ FLORIDA STATE ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS

c/o David H. Stafford
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
213 Palafox Place, Suite 4
P.O. Box 12601
Pensacola, FL 32591-2601
Tel: (850)595-3900
Fax: (850)595-3914
E-mail: soe@escambiavotes.com
Web Site: http://www.gotvflorida.com/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to Florida residents who are interested in majoring in business, political science, or communications in college.
Title of Award: Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Communications; Journalism; Political science; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,200 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Florida who have completed 2 years of undergraduate study and are enrolled or planning to enroll full time at a 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be majoring in business administration, political science/public administration, or journalism/mass communications and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. They must be U.S. citizens registered to vote in Florida. Along with their application, they must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a resume of high school and/or college activities, and documentation of financial need. Applications should be submitted to the student's county Supervisor of Elections. Each county's supervisor will review the applications received and select 1 finalist to be sent to the association for consideration. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Joe Oldmixon Scholarship, the Jimmy Whitehouse Scholarship, and the Dorothy Walker Ruggles Scholarship.

2245 ■ FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
E-mail: aa3of@arrl.net
Web Site: http://www.amateurradio-far.org/scholarships.php
To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, particularly in the field of journalism.
Title of Award: Ralph V. "Andy" Anderson-K0NL, Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of the United States and its territories who have an amateur radio license of at least general class. Applicants must be working on a bachelor's degree. There is no restriction on the course of study, but preference is given to applicants majoring in journalism. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be submitted by April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis.

2246 ■ GEORGIA PRESS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: Member Services
3066 Mercer University Drive, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30341-4137
Tel: (770)454-6776
Fax: (770)454-6778
E-mail: mail@gapress.org
Web Site: http://www.gapress.org/scholar_intern.html
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students in Georgia who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 15 of these scholarships were awarded: 3 at $2,000, 1 at $1,500, and 11 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students in Georgia. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have been legal residents of Georgia for at least 3 years or be the children of parents who have been legal residents of Georgia for at least 2 years, have had prior newspaper experience, and be recommended by a high school counselor, college professor, or member of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, career plans, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Among the scholarships offered through this program are the Morris Newspaper Corporation Scholarship, established in 1987 by Charles Morris of the Morris Newspaper Corporation in Savannah, and the Durwood McAlister Scholarship, established in 1992 by The Atlanta Journal. Recipients of scholarships of $1,000 or more are required to intern for at least 4 weeks with a Georgia newspaper.

2247 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Edward Payson and Bernice Pi'ilani Irwin Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 24 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,840. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents who are studying journalism or communications as college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, their career goals, and why they have chosen to major in journalism. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2248 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair
110 Barnes Road
P.O. Box 90
Wallingford, CT 06492-0090
Tel: (203)949-6383
Fax: (203)949-6331
E-mail: jagorin@mmm.com
Web Site: http://www.cthfma.org
To recognize and reward, with scholarships, undergraduate and graduate students in fields related to health care financial management at colleges and universities in Connecticut who submit outstanding essays on topics in the field.
Title of Award: Connecticut Chapter HFMA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Finance; Health care services; Information science and technology; Nursing; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for an undergraduate and 1 for a graduate student. Funds Available: The winner receives a $2,000 fellowship, membership in the Connecticut chapter of HFMA, a 1-year subscription to Healthcare Financial Management, and waiver of chapter program fees for 1 year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Connecticut, children of members of the Connecticut chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) attending a school outside of Connecticut, and residents of Connecticut commuting to a college or university in a state that borders Connecticut. Applicants must be enrolled in a business, finance, accounting, or information systems program and have an interest in health care or be enrolled in a nursing or allied health program. They must submit an essay, up to 5 pages, on a topic that changes annually; recently, applicants were allowed to choose among the new Medicare prescription drug coverage and its impact on providers and beneficiaries, the impact of the "baby boomer" segment of the U.S. population on the health care system, the impact of health care spending accounts on employers and individuals, or the voluntary and required reporting of clinical and operational data by health care providers. Finalists may be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2249 ■ INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS

c/o Gene Stuffle
Idaho State University
College of Engineering
833 South Eighth Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83209-8060
Tel: (208)282-2902
E-mail: gene.stuffle@isu.edu
Web Site: http://www.coe.isu.edu/ieee/wescon
To provide financial assistance for college to high school authors of outstanding papers on electronics.
Title of Award: Bruce Angwin Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; Engineering; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: The first prize is $5,000 and second prize is $3,000; funds are sent directly to the winners' engineering schools of choice after they have started college classes with a defined major in electronics or a related field. Winners also receive transportation and 1 night's accommodations at the Wescon Electronics Show and Convention, held in alternating years in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to students who are juniors in high school planning to attend 4-year colleges and major in electronics engineering or associated fields. They must be attending high school in Region 6 of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which covers the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The competition requires entrants to write a 500- to 600-word essay explaining the importance of electronics technology, the future of electronics in the United States, what electronics will offer to the next generation, how the students plan to prepare for a career in electronics, how they will contribute, and how they and others will benefit. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1986 to honor the 7 astronauts who lost their lives aboard Space Shuttle Challenger. Originally named the Wescon Scholarships, its current name was adopted in 2004.

2250 ■ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Attn: Director of Strategic Initiatives
11242 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: (703)273-7200
Free: 800-659-7469
Fax: (703)278-8082
E-mail: dwilbert@infocomm.org
Web Site: http://www.infocomm.org/Foundation/Scholarships/College.cfm
To provide financial assistance to college students in their final year of study who are interested in preparing for a career in the audiovisual industry.
Title of Award: International Communications Industries Association College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; Information science and technology; Journalism; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) college juniors completing their bachelor's degree in the following year; 2) college seniors who plan to enter graduate school; and 3) students in their final year of study for an associate degree. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in a program of audio, visual, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theater, data networking, software development, or information technology. Students in other programs, such as journalism, may be eligible if they can demonstrate a relationship to career goals in the audiovisual industry. Along with their application, they must submit essays on why they are applying for this scholarship, why they are interested in the audiovisual industry, and their professional plans following graduation. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the essays, presentation of the application, GPA, work experience, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are required to work during the summer as paid interns with a manufacturer, dealer, designer, or other firm that is a member of the International Communications Industries Association.

2251 ■ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Attn: Director of Strategic Initiatives
11242 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: (703)273-7200
Free: 800-659-7469
Fax: (703)278-8082
E-mail: dwilbert@infocomm.org
Web Site: http://www.infocomm.org/Foundation/Scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of members of the International Communications Industries Association (ICIA) interested in preparing for a career in the audiovisual industry.
Title of Award: Scholarships for Dependents of ICIA Members Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; Information science and technology; Journalism; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are the children, stepchildren, and spouses of employees at ICIA member companies. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be majoring or planning to major in audio, visual, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theater, data networking, software development, or information technology. Students in other programs, such as journalism, may be eligible if they can demonstrate a relationship to career goals in the audiovisual industry. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay of 150 to 200 words on the career path they see themselves pursuing in the next 5 years and why, and 2) an essay of 250 to 300 words on the experience or person that most influenced them in selecting the audiovisual industry as their career of choice. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the essays, presentation of the application, GPA, work experience, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2252 ■ INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL

P.O. Box 491
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tel: (845)229-6973
Fax: (845)229-6993
E-mail: ifec@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.ifec-is-us.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in communications in the food service industry.
Title of Award: IFEC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Creative writing; Culinary arts; English language and literature; Food science and technology; Food service careers; Graphic art and design; Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management; Journalism; Management; Marketing and distribution; Nutrition; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are working on an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. They must be enrolled full time and planning on a career in editorial, public relations, photography, food styling, or a related aspect of communications in the food service industry. The following food service majors are considered appropriate for this program: culinary arts; hospitality management; hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; dietetics; food science and technology; and nutrition. Applicable communications areas include journalism, English, mass communications, public relations, marketing, broadcast journalism, creative writing, graphic arts, and photography. Selection is based on academic record, character references, and demonstrated financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2253 ■ IOWA FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO

Attn: Scholarship Program
2000 Walker Street, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50317-5290
Tel: (515)262-9571
Free: 800-372-4817
Fax: (515)262-9573
E-mail: ifl@iowaaflcio.org
Web Site: http://www.iowaaflcio.org
To recognize and reward outstanding essays on a labor-related topic written by high school seniors in Iowa.
Title of Award: Iowa Federation of Labor Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: History, American; Industrial and labor relations; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: First prize is $1,500, second prize is $1,000, and third prize is $500. Funds may be used as a scholarship at the college or university of the recipient's choice. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to all seniors in accredited high schools in Iowa (public, private, and parochial). Students must write an essay (from 500 to 750 words) on the history of the labor movement in the United States. It is recommended that competitors read A History of the Labor Movement in the United States before writing the essay. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2254 ■ KAPLAN, INC.

Attn: Pre-College
1440 Broadway, Ninth Floor
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212)997-5886
Free: 800-KAP-TEST
Web Site: http://www.kaptest.com/oneoff/essay/index.jhtml
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school students who write outstanding essays on topics related to their personal development and growth.
Title of Award: Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 1 first-prize winner, 1 second-prize winner, and 8 third-prize winners. Funds Available: First prize is $5,000, second $2,000, and third $1,000. All funds are to be used for future educational needs. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. high school students planning to attend college after graduation. Applicants must write an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on a topic of their choice that is similar in format to the weekly "My Turn" column in Newsweek magazine, in which a member of the public shares an opinion, experience, or personal feeling. Judges look for direct personal experiences and observations with a fresh, original, engaging, moving, and thought-provoking point of view that appeals to a national readership. Selection is based on 1) effectiveness, insightfulness, creativity, and completeness; 2) organization and development of the ideas expressed, with clear and appropriate examples to support them; and 3) consistency in the use of language, variety in sentence structure and range of vocabulary, and use of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This competition is co-sponsored by Kaplan and Newsweek Magazine.

2255 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER, INC.

Attn: Office of Diversity
50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200
San Jose, CA 95113
Tel: (408)938-7734
Fax: (408)938-7755
Web Site: http://www.kri.com/career/internships.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to students at selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are studying advertising, business, or journalism.
Title of Award: Knight Ridder HBCU Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Business administration; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Recipients also work as an intern at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer after their junior year and receive a salary according to the newspaper's normal scale. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year, if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at selected HBCUs who are entering their junior year. Applicants must be majoring in advertising, business, or journalism. Additional Information: The participating HBCUs are Howard University, Florida A&M University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Further information is available from the placement office at those institutions.

2256 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER, INC.

Attn: Office of Diversity
50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200
San Jose, CA 95113
Tel: (408)938-7734
Fax: (408)938-7755
Web Site: http://www.knightridder.com/career/internships.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority high school seniors who are interested in going to college to prepare for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Knight Ridder Minority Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Graphic art and design; Information science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year: 2 for news, 2 for business, and 1 for either. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for the freshman and sophomore year and $15,000 per year for the junior and senior year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and satisfactory performance on internships.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority seniors graduating from high schools in areas served by Knight Ridder. Applicants must be interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry. They first apply to their local Knight Ridder newspaper and compete for local scholarships; selected winners are then nominated for this award. Both "news" and "business" students are eligible. Additional Information: Recipients are offered an internship opportunity at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer. News scholars work in the newsroom, writing and editing stories, taking photographs, crafting illustrations, and designing news pages. Business scholars complete internships in advertising, marketing, information technology, circulation, and other areas essential to the industry. At the end of the sophomore year, recipients must agree to work at a Knight Ridder newspaper for 1 year after graduation.

2257 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS-WASHINGTON BUREAU

Attn: Anthony Pugh
700 12th Street, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005-3994
Tel: (202)383-6013
Fax: (202)383-3738
E-mail: tpugh@krwashington.com

Web Site: http://www.krwashington.com
To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors from the Washington, D.C. area who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry.
Title of Award: Washington Bureau Minority Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority seniors graduating from high schools in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an interest in journalism, but they are not required to have been school newspaper reporters or editors. They may be photographers, graphic artists, computer experts, delivery workers with an interest in circulation, or business and advertising staff members. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript of grades (with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), SAT/ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation, a list of journalism or business experience, information on extracurricular activities, up to 5 samples of work with bylines (for journalism applicants), and a 500-word essay on why they want to prepare for a career in journalism or communication business. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The recipients of these scholarships are entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $40,000 over 4 years.

2258 ■ GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY

Attn: Prize in American History
19 West 44th Street, Suite 500
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (646)366-9666
Fax: (646)366-9669
E-mail: info@gilderlehrman.org
Web Site: http://www.gilderlehrman.org
To recognize and reward high school students who write outstanding essays on topics related to U.S. history.
Title of Award: Gilder Lehrman Prize in American History Area, Field, or Subject: History, American; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 cash prizes are awarded each year. Funds Available: First prize is $5,000, second $3,000, and third $1,000. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to students at high schools in the United States. Candidates submit essays on topics related to American history to the Concord Review. The editors of that journal then select 10 outstanding essays on U.S. history and refer them to the sponsors of this competition. Additional Information: This competition began in 2000. Information on the Concord Review is available from its Editor, 730 Boston Post Road, Suite 24, Sudbury, MA 01776, (800) 331-5007, E-mail: fitzhugh@tcr.org.

2259 ■ LUSO-AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Attn: Administrative Director
7080 Donlon Way, Suite 202
P.O. Box 2967
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel: (925)828-3883
Fax: (925)828-3883
Web Site: http://www.luso-american.org/laef
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students with a Portuguese connection in California who are interested in studying writing.
Title of Award: Mericia C. Gonsalves Literary Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet at least 1 of the following requirements: 1) be of Portuguese descent; 2) be planning to enroll in a Portuguese class in college; or 3) be a member of an organization whose scholarships are administered by the Luso-American Education Foundation. All applicants must be California residents younger than 21 years of age, have graduated from an accredited high school by the summer of the year of the award, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be enrolled or planning to enroll at a 4-year college or university, and have demonstrated talent and interest in the written creative arts. Selection is based on promise of success in college, financial need, qualities of leadership, vocational promise, and sincerity of purpose. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2260 ■ MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Director
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Tel: (207)667-9735; 877-700-6800
Fax: (207)667-0447
E-mail: info@mainecf.org
Web Site: http://www.mainecf.org/html/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance to Maine students interested in the study of outdoor/nature writing.
Title of Award: R.V. "Gadabout" Gaddis Charitable Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Parks and recreation; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maine who are college juniors or seniors studying outdoor writing or a related environmental field. Applicants must include a writing sample, up to 10 pages in length, that demonstrates their skill at writing about the "outdoors," including outdoor sports, environmental concerns, and natural history topics. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1995.

2261 ■ MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Director
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Tel: (207)667-9735; 877-700-6800
Fax: (207)667-0447
E-mail: info@mainecf.org
Web Site: http://www.mainecf.org/html/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are interested in studying journalism in college.
Title of Award: Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of Maine high schools (public and private) and to Maine residents who were schooled at home during their last year of secondary education. Applicants must be attending either an undergraduate (including a trade school or a technical institute program) or a graduate program at an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States. They must be majoring in journalism or a related field, including all forms of print, broadcast, or electronic media. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and a demonstrated interest in a career in a form of journalism. Preference is given to renewal applicants. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000.

2262 ■ MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

Attn: Curator, Department of Education
200 Greene Street
Key West, FL 33040
Tel: (305)294-2633
Fax: (305)294-5671
Web Site: http://www.melfisher.org/deoaward.htm
To recognize and reward, with funding for college or graduate school, women who submit outstanding essays on the oceans.
Title of Award: Dolores E. Fisher Award Area, Field, or Subject: Marine biology; Oceanography; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to women between 16 and 30 years of age. Candidates must submit a 1,000-word essay on how they hope to make a difference in the world through their passion for the oceans, their career goals, and how this award will help them achieve those goals. They must also include 3 letters of recommendation and a brief statement on the personality characteristic they value most in themselves and why. If they are currently enrolled in school, they must identify their program, but school enrollment is not required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2263 ■ MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Tel: (651)642-0567
Free: 800-657-3866
Fax: (651)642-0675
E-mail: info@heso.state.mn.us
Web Site: http://www.mheso.state.mn.us
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding high school seniors or graduates in Minnesota.
Title of Award: Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; English language and literature; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships at public institutions cover the cost of full-time attendance; scholarships at private institutions cover an amount equal to the lesser of the actual tuition and fees charged by the institution or the tuition and fees in comparable public institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Minnesota residents who have demonstrated outstanding ability, achievement, and potential in English, creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social science. Applicants must have been admitted as full-time students at a branch of the University of Minnesota, a Minnesota state university, or a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college or university in Minnesota. Additional Information: This program was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991. Funds for this program come from the sale of special collegiate license plates.

2264 ■ NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Women of the NAAA
1005 E Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003-2947
Tel: (202)546-5722
Fax: (202)546-5726
E-mail: information@agaviation.org
Web Site: http://www.agaviation.org/scholarship.htm
To recognize and reward outstanding student essays on agricultural aviation.
Title of Award: Women's National Agricultural Aviation Association Scholarship Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Aviation; General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First prize is $2,000; second prize is $1,000. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to the children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, or spouses of any National Agricultural Aviation Association operator, pilot member, retired operator, or pilot who maintains an active membership in the association. The contest is also open to the children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, or spouses of an allied industry member. Entrants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students. They may be of any age pursuing any area of education beyond high school. They are invited to submit an essay, up to 1,500 words, on a theme related to agricultural aviation that changes annually; recently, the topic was "Agricultural Aviation's Contribution to the World's Food Supply." A photograph of the entrant and a short biography should accompany the submission. Essays are judged on theme, development, clarity, and originality. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

2265 ■ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1806 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009-3208
Tel: (202)483-4206
Fax: (202)462-7253
E-mail: nanbpwc@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.nanbpwc.org/ScholarshipApplications.asp
To provide financial assistance to African American women studying journalism, economics, or a related field in college.
Title of Award: Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Economics; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American women enrolled in an accredited college or university as a sophomore or junior. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in journalism, economics, or a related field. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2266 ■ NATIONAL DAIRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH BOARD

c/o Dairy Management Inc.
10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900
Rosemont, IL 60018-5616
Tel: (847)803-2000
Fax: (847)803-2077
E-mail: marykateg@rosedmi.com
Web Site: http://www.dairycheckoff.com/DairyCheckoff/about/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in fields related to the dairy industry.
Title of Award: NDPRB Undergraduate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Communications; Dairy science; Economics; Education; Food science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Nutrition; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 20 each year: the James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship at $2,500 and 19 other scholarships at $1,500. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 or $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in college and university programs that emphasize dairy. Eligible majors include agricultural education, business, communications and/or public relations, economics, food science, journalism, marketing, and nutrition. Fields related to production (e.g., animal science) are not eligible. Selection is based on academic performance; interest in a career in dairy; involvement in extracurricular activities, especially those relating to dairy; and evidence of leadership ability, initiative, character, and integrity. The applicant who is judged most outstanding is awarded the James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Dairy Management Inc. manages this program on behalf of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB).

2267 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying fields related to communications in college.
Title of Award: Progressive Farmer Magazine Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Agricultural sciences; Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year degree in communications, journalism, or advertising. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by Progressive Farmer Magazine.

2268 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying journalism in college.
Title of Award: Vance Publishing Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year degree with a preference for agricultural journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by Vance Publishing Corporation.

2269 ■ NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

Attn: General Manager's Office
529 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20045
Tel: (202)662-7532
E-mail: jbooze@press.org
Web Site: http://www.press.org/programs/aboutscholarship.cfm
To provide funding to minority high school seniors interested in preparing for a journalism career in college.
Title of Award: Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to prepare for a career in journalism. Applicants must 1) demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media; 2) submit a 1-page essay on why they want to prepare for a career in journalism; and 3) have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in high school. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The program began in 1991. In the past, the Press Club has drawn on the Washington Association of Black Journalists and Youth Connections (a nationwide organization that produces free papers written by high school students).

2270 ■ NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tel: (612)625-8335
Fax: (612)626-0720
E-mail: info@studentpress.org
Web Site: http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html
To recognize and reward outstanding high school journalists.
Title of Award: NSPA Journalism Honor Roll Award Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher and have worked in student media for 1 or more years. The publication on which the student works must have a current membership in the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Candidates must be nominated by their teacher. The nominee judged most outstanding receives this award. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, publication experience (including years on staff, positions held, and workshops/conventions attended), college plans, and an essay of 500 words or less that explains "Why I'm choosing a career in journalism." Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2271 ■ NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tel: (612)625-8335
Fax: (612)626-0720
E-mail: info@studentpress.org
Web Site: http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school journalists.
Title of Award: Wally Wikoff Scholarship for Editorial Leadership Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have worked on the staff of a student newspaper that is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and must submit 3 published editorials and a brief recommendation from the program's adviser. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship, first presented in 1998, is jointly sponsored by NSPA and the ECI Scholarship Foundation of Educational Communications Inc., publisher of Who's Who Among American High School Students.

2272 ■ NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

845 S Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)476-2851
Free: 800-369-2850
Fax: (402)476-2942
E-mail: nebpress@nebpress.com
Web Site: http://www.nebpress.com
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Nebraska who are interested in preparing for a career in print journalism.
Title of Award: Nebraska Press Association Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Nebraska who are interested in attending a college or university in the state and majoring in print journalism. Preference is given to students with specific interests in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production, or advertising. Applicants must submit information on their academic accomplishments, reasons for applying for this scholarship (including their career plans), and family financial situation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2273 ■ NEW JERSEY VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1 Memorial Lane
P.O. Box 648
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Tel: (732)335-0033
Fax: (732)335-1107
Web Site: http://www.njvvmf.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, New Jersey high school seniors who have visited the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and written an essay about the experience.
Title of Award: New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $2,500 scholarship. Duration: The awards are granted annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who have visited the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. Applicants must submit an essay of 250 to 300 words in which they reflect upon their visit. They must submit proof of acceptance to a college or trade school, but letters of recommendation and transcripts are not required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: These awards were first presented in 2004.

2274 ■ NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES

Attn: Coordinator of Educational Programs
Cultural Education Center, Suite 9B52
Albany, NY 12230
Tel: (518)474-6926
E-mail: jdaniels@mail.nysed.gov
Web Site: http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/grantsawards/ga_student_sraguidelines.shtml
To recognize and reward outstanding historical research conducted by students in grades 4 through 12 in New York State.
Title of Award: New York State Archives Student Research Award Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; History, American; Playwriting; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 in each grade level category. Funds Available: The award in each category consists of a certificate and a cash prize. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This is a statewide competition open to students in New York in 3 categories: grades 4-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Individual students and groups of students (including entire classes) may be nominated. All nominations for the award must be made by a teacher or administrator in the school attended by the entrants. Research projects prepared for other competitions (e.g., History Day) are eligible if they meet other relevant criteria, especially the use of historical records. An annotated bibliography is required for all entries. A substantial portion of the research must be based on historical records from archives, museums, historical societies, libraries, local governments, community organizations, businesses, families, and/or individuals. The product of the student research may be any of the following: research paper; exhibit; audiovisual production; performance; proposal for designation of historic marker, property, or district; or web sites, PowerPoint presentations, and other computer-based entries. Oral history interviews are not eligible for this award program. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1990.

2275 ■ NEW YORK STATE LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATION

c/o Scholarship Chairman
American Legion (NYSLPA)
P.O. Box 650
East Aurora, NY 14052
To provide financial assistance to the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in New York who are interested in careers in communications.
Title of Award: New York State Legion Press Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New York residents who are the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, or members of the Sons of the American Legion, or junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, or graduates of the New York Boys State or Girls State. Applicants must be entering or attending an accredited 4-year college or university, working on a degree in communications (including public relations, journalism, reprographics, newspaper design or management, or other related fields acceptable to the scholarship committee). Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on why they chose the field of communications as a future vocation. Financial need and class standing are not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2276 ■ OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Attn: Science and Engineering Education
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Tel: (865)576-8239
Fax: (865)241-5219
E-mail: igrid.gregory@orau.gov
Web Site: http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm
To provide financial assistance and summer research experience to undergraduate students who are working on a degree in a field of interest to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Title of Award: Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Psychology; Public administration; Religion; Social sciences; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: This program provides a stipend of $1,000 per month during the academic year and $5,000 for the internship plus full payment of tuition and mandatory fees. Duration: 2 academic years plus 10 weeks during the intervening summer.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) full-time students who are in their second year of college attendance as of the application deadline; and 2) part-time students who have completed at least 45 but no more than 60 semester hours as of the application deadline. Applicants must be majoring in the agricultural sciences, biological and life sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences, or selected humanities (religious studies, cultural studies, public policy, advocacy, communications, or science writing). They must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 2 statements on 1) their educational and professional goals, the kinds of research they are interested in conducting, specific questions that interest them, and how they became interested in them; and 2) how they think their interests, talents, and initiative would contribute to make the homeland safer and secure. Selection is based on those statements, academic record, references, and SAT or ACT scores, As part of their program, they must be interested in participating in summer research and development activities at a DHS-designated facility. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2003, is funded by DHS and administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Recipients must enroll full time.

2277 ■ OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Scholarship and Grant Programs
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
P.O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
Tel: (405)225-9239
Free: 800-858-1840
Fax: (405)225-9230
E-mail: studentinfo@osrhe.edu
Web Site: http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/financial-aid/futureteach.shtml
To provide forgivable loans to Oklahoma residents who are interested in teaching (particularly in teacher shortage fields) in Oklahoma.
Title of Award: Oklahoma Future Teachers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Special; English language and literature; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 136 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Full-time students receive up to $1,500 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more or up to $1,000 if they have completed fewer than 60 hours; part-time students receive up to $750 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more or up to $500 per year if they have completed fewer than 60 hours. Funds are paid directly to the institution on the student's behalf. This is a forgivable loan program; recipients must agree to teach in Oklahoma public schools for 3 years following graduation and licensure. Duration: 1 year; may be renewable for up to 3 additional years as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates for this program must be nominated by institutions of higher education in Oklahoma. Nominees may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. They must 1) rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class; 2) have an ACT or SAT score ranking in the top 15% for high school graduates of the same year; 3) have been admitted into a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education; or 4) have achieved an undergraduate record of outstanding success as defined by the institution. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible, but preference is given to full-time students. Applicants must be interested in teaching in critical shortage areas in the state upon graduation. These areas change periodically but recently have included special education, mathematics, science, English, and foreign languages. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

2278 ■ OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Programs Department
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Tel: (314)371-6000
Free: 800-500-8130
Fax: (314)371-6009
E-mail: programs@optimist.org
Web Site: http://www.optimist.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, outstanding essays by high school students on a topic that changes annually.
Title of Award: Optimist International Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 international winners are selected each year. A total of $44,000 in scholarships is awarded annually. Funds Available: The international first-place winner receives $5,000, second $3,000, and third $2,000. Funds are to be used to pay college costs. District winners are awarded a $650 college scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students in the United States, the Caribbean, or Canada who are younger than 19 years of age. Applicants are invited to write an essay of 400 to 500 words on a topic that changes each year; a recent topic was "I'm Unique because…" They compete on the local club, district, and national/international levels. Essays may be written in the official language of the area where the club is located (English, Spanish, or French). Selection is based on material organization (40 points); vocabulary and style (30 points); grammar, punctuation, and spelling (20 points); neatness (5 points); and adherence to contest rules (5 points). Deadline for Receipt: Essays must be submitted to local clubs by the end of February of each year. The district deadline is in April. Additional Information: This competition was first held in 1983. More than 1,200 Optimist International local clubs participate in the program each year. Entry information is available only from local Optimist Clubs.

2279 ■ ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA

Attn: Sons of Italy Foundation
219 E Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 Tel: (202)547-5106
Fax: (202)546-8168
E-mail: scholarships@osia.org
Web Site: http://www.osia.org/public/scholarships/grants.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors of Italian descent who write about the principles of liberty, freedom, and equality in the United States. Title of Award: Henry Salvatori Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Patriotism; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $25,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are U.S. citizens of Italian descent who are high school seniors planning to enroll as full-time students in an undergraduate program at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applications must be accompanied by essays, from 750 to 1,000 words, on the relevance to the United States today of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights and the meaning of those documents to the principles of liberty, freedom, and equality in the 21st century. The scholarship is presented to a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, distinguished scholarship, and an understanding of the principles for which the country was founded. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be accompanied by a $25 processing fee.

2280 ■ OREGON ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
7150 S.W. Hampton Street, Suite 214
Portland, OR 97223-8366
Tel: (503)443-2299
Fax: (503)443-2488
E-mail: theoab@theoab.org
Web Site: http://www.theoab.org/eduopps_foundation.htm
To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon who are interested in majoring in broadcast-related fields in college.
Title of Award: Oregon Association of Broadcasters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 2 to graduating high school seniors and 4 to students currently enrolled in 2- or 4-year college broadcast programs. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Oregon residents who are either enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a 2- or 4-year public or private college or university in the state. Applicants must be planning to enroll or be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study, majoring in broadcast journalism, production, management, or another broadcast-related field. They must be graduating high school seniors, first- or second-year students in a 2-year program, or sophomores, juniors, or seniors in a 4-year program. Preference is given to applicants with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrated academic and/or professional experience in broadcasting or other electronic-media fields. Along with their application, students must submit an essay that explains their reasons for choosing a broadcast major and includes any broadcast activities in which they have participated, their first job preference after college, their 10-year goals, any other scholarships they have received, and any academic honors they have received. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2281 ■ OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us
To recognize and reward high school seniors in Oregon who submit essays on the proper use of credit.
Title of Award: Oregon Collectors Association Bob Hasson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: Awards are $3,000 for first place, $2,500 for second place, or $1,500 for third place. Funds must be used for tuition and other educational expenses at a college or vocational school in Oregon. Duration: The award, presented annually, may not be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Oregon who submit a 3- to 4-page essay entitled "The Proper Use of Credit in the 21st Century." Children and grandchildren of owners and officers of collection agencies registered in Oregon are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2282 ■ OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Title of Award: Jackson Foundation Journalism Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipend amounts vary; recently, they were at least $1,429. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of Oregon high schools who are studying or planning to study journalism at a college or university in the state. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) with funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 S.W. Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 227-6846, Fax: (503) 274-7771.

2283 ■ PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS, INC.

Attn: Ivan Sample
400 North Broad Street
P.O. Box 8263
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Tel: (215)854-2429
Fax: (215)854-2578
E-mail: isample@phillynews.com
Web Site: http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/education
To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors from the circulation area of Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. (PNI) who are interested in a career in journalism or communications.
Title of Award: PNI Knight Ridder Minority Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority seniors graduating from high schools in the service area of the PNI newspapers (the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News) in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Applicants must be interested in majoring in journalism in college. Along with their application, they must submit 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts of grades, SAT or ACT scores, up to 5 samples of work with bylines, and an essay on why they want to prepare for a career in the journalism or communication business. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The recipients of these scholarships are automatically entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $40,000 over 4 years.

2284 ■ POETRY MAGAZINE

Attn: Poetry Foundation
1030 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610-5412
Tel: (312)787-7070
Fax: (312)787-6650
E-mail: mail@poetryfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/foundation/prizes_fellowship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying poetry.
Title of Award: Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; English language and literature; Poetry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $15,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in creative writing or English who have not yet received a master's or doctoral degree. Program directors and department chairs at colleges and universities in the United States are invited to nominate 1 student-poet from their program. Candidates must be younger than 31 years of age and may not have published a book of poems. Nominations must be accompanied by samples of the candidate's poetry. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1989.

2285 ■ PRESS CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
203 Carondelet Street, Suite 415
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504)523-1010
E-mail: pressclubneworleans@cox.net
Web Site: http://www.pressclubneworleans.org
To provide financial assistance to students in Louisiana who will be majoring in journalism.
Title of Award: Press Club of New Orleans Journalism Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $5,000 is awarded each year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Louisiana residents who will be enrolled in university-level print or broadcast journalism programs during the upcoming academic year. Applicants must submit 1) a brief (1 to 3 pages) written statement outlining their course of study, career goals, and financial need, and 2) examples of their published work, including newspaper stories, tapes, columns, and/or editorials. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

2286 ■ REACHING COMMON GROUND

c/o Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies 1316 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Tel: (410)523-7227
Fax: (410)523-0636
E-mail: essay@reachingcommonground.com
Web Site: http://
To recognize and reward students who submit outstanding essays on interfaith dialogue between Christians and Jews.
Title of Award: Reaching Common Ground Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Religion; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 27 each year: 1 first prize, 1 second prize, 10 third prizes, and 15 fourth prizes. Funds Available: Prizes are $25,000 for first, $10,000 for second, $5,000 for third, and $1,000 for fourth. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all students between 16 and 22 years of age in the United States. Applicants must submit an essay, up to 2,500 words in length, on 1 of 3 assigned topics. The topics involve faith and the Bible, history, or current events and stress the common ground between Christians and Jews. Selection is based on ability to represent accurately multiple points of view (35%), range and depth of knowledge as demonstrated in the essay (30%), creativity (20%), and literary merit (15%). Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004. From among the winners, 12 are selected to be fellows at the Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies and participate in 2 weekend retreats on interfaith learning.

2287 ■ SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA MAGAZINE

Attn: Student Scholarships
21 Highland Circle, Suite 1
Needham, MA 02494
Tel: (781)453-9310
Free: 800-964-5150
Fax: (781)453-9389
Web Site: http://www.sbomagazine.com/Essay
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, elementary and high school students who submit outstanding essays on playing a musical instrument.
Title of Award: Annual Music Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Music; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 5 to students in grades 4-8 and 5 to students in grades 9-12. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 college scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to public and private school students in grades 4 through 12. Applicants must submit an essay of up to 250 words on "How Playing a Musical Instrument Made Me a Better Student." Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2288 ■ SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233 Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: foundation@sc.siemens.com
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/scholarship
To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who have undertaken individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, and technology (or in combinations of those disciplines).
Title of Award: Siemens Westinghouse Competition Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Atmospheric science; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental science; Genetics; Geosciences; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nutrition; Physics; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: In the initial round of judging, up to 300 regional semifinalists (up to 50 in each region) are selected. Of those, 60 are chosen as regional finalists (5 individuals and 5 teams in each of the 6 regions). Then 12 regional winners (1 individual and 1 team) are selected in the regional competitions, and they become the national finalists. Funds Available: At the regional level, finalists receive $1,000 scholarships, both as individuals and members of teams. Individual regional winners receive $3,000 scholarships. Winning regional teams receive $6,000 scholarships to be divided among the team members. Those regional winners then receive additional scholarships as national finalists. In the national competition. first-place winners receive an additional $100,000 scholarship, second place an additional $50,000 scholarship, third place an additional $40,000 scholarship, fourth place an additional $30,000 scholarship, fifth place an additional $20,000 scholarship, and sixth place an additional $10,000 scholarship. Those national awards are provided both to individuals and to teams to be divided equally among team members. Scholarship money is sent directly to the recipient's college or university to cover undergraduate and/or graduate educational expenses. Schools with regional finalists receive a $2,000 award to be used to support science, mathematics, and technology programs in their schools. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are legal or permanent U.S. residents. They must be enrolled in a high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. U.S. high school students enrolled in a Department of Defense dependents school, an accredited overseas American or international school, a foreign school as an exchange student, or a foreign school because their parent(s) live and work abroad are also eligible. Students being home-schooled qualify if they obtain the endorsement of the school district official responsible for such programs. Research projects may be submitted in mathematics and the biological and physical sciences, or involve combinations of disciplines, such as astrophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, biophysics, botany, chemistry, computer science, civil engineering, earth and atmospheric science engineering, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, fluid dynamics, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, nutritional science, physics, toxicology, and virology. Both individual and team projects (2 or 3 members) may be entered. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements. Team projects may include seniors, but that is not a requirement. Competition entrants must submit a detailed report on their research project, including a description of the purpose of the research, rationale for the research, pertinent scientific literature, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. All projects must be endorsed by a sponsoring high school (except home-schooled students, who obtain their endorsement from the district or state home-school official). Each project must have a project advisor or mentor who is a member of the instructional staff or a person approved by the endorsing high school. There are 3 judging phases to the competition. An initial review panel selects outstanding research projects from 6 different regions of the country. The students submitting these projects are identified as regional semifinalists. Out of those, the highest-rated projects from each region are selected and the students who submitted them are recognized as regional finalists. For the next phase, the regional finalists are offered all-expense paid trips to the regional competition on the campus of a regional university partner, where their projects are reviewed by a panel of judges appointed by the host institution. Regional finalists are required to prepare a poster display of their research project, make an oral presentation about the research and research findings, and respond to questions from the judges. The top-rated individual and the top-rated team project in each region are selected as regional winners to represent the region in the national competition as national finalists. At that competition, the national finalists again display their projects, make oral presentations, and respond to judges' questions. At each phase, selection is based on clarity of expression, comprehensiveness, creativity, field knowledge, future work, interpretation, literature review, presentation, scientific importance, and validity. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The program is offered by Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board. Information is available from the College Board at (703) 707-8999, E-mail: spro@collegeboard.org. Students submitting the projects with the highest evaluations become part of a registry that is circulated to colleges and universities nationwide. To continue receiving scholarships, winners must attend an accredited academic institution on a full-time basis.

2289 ■ ANDRE SOBEL RIVER OF LIFE FOUNDATION

Attn: Awards
8899 Beverly Boulevard, Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tel: (310)276-7111
Fax: (310)276-0244
E-mail: info@andreriveroflife.org
Web Site: http://www.andreriveroflife.org
To recognize and reward young cancer survivors who submit outstanding essays on their illness.
Title of Award: Andre Sobel Award Area, Field, or Subject: Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 cash prizes are awarded each year. Funds Available: First prize is $5,000. Other cash prizes are awarded to second-through fifth-place winners. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to cancer survivors under 21 years of age. Applicants are allowed to define themselves as a survivor; not medical definition or certain amount of time is required. They must submit an essay, up to 1,500 words in length, on a topic that changes annually but relates to their illness. Recently, applicants were invited to write on "The Letter I Would Like to Have Received From My Best Friend During My Illness." Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: These awards were first presented in 2000.

2290 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1429 Senate Street, Room 1010A
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)734-8485
E-mail: sspade@sde.state.sc.us
Web Site: http://www.myscschools.com/offices/ombudsman/arscholarship
To recognize and reward high school seniors in South Carolina who participate in a competition in art, creative writing, drama, or music.
Title of Award: Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; Graphic art and design; Music composition; Painting; Playwriting; Poetry; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 in each of the 4 categories. Funds Available: The award consists of a $4,000 scholarship, to be used for tuition, room, board, and instructional resource expenses. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who have attended South Carolina public high schools for at least 2 years, are currently seniors, and are planning to attend a South Carolina college or university. Applicants compete by submitting samples of their work in 1 of 4 areas: 1) visual arts, limited to 2-dimensional work such as drawing and painting media, printmaking, and collage; no 3-dimensional works, photographs, or computer-generated images are accepted; 2) creative writing, as a sonnet, lyric, or narrative poem, up to 1 page; 3) drama, a 1-act play with a performing time of 20 to 45 minutes; or 4) music, a composition of 3 to 5 minutes for solo or small ensemble, vocal or instrumental, in any appropriate style. In addition to the work, they must submit a process folio that contains documentation of the planning and development of the project and a 1-page reflection statement addressing the intent of the work and comparing the final product with the original concept. A panel of professionals in the field selects up to 10 finalists, based on originality, creativity, and the correlation and implications of the process folio for the final composition. Finalists must attend the scholarship competition, where they present a portfolio of a number of selected works as specified by the judges. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2291 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

Interstate Center
16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210
P.O. Box 21487
Columbia, SC 29221-1487
Tel: (803)798-0916
Free: 800-347-2752
Fax: (803)772-9410
Web Site: http://www.slc.sc.edu
To provide scholarship/loans to students in South Carolina who wish to teach certain subjects or in certain geographic areas.
Title of Award: South Carolina Teacher Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Classical studies; Consumer affairs; Dance; Education, Elementary; Education, Music; Education, Special; English language and literature; Foreign languages; Library and archival sciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $2,500 per academic year; juniors, seniors, and graduate students may borrow up to $5,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20% or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for students who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33% or $5,000, whichever is greater, per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate that varies (currently, 5.37%) but is capped at 10.25%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 5 years of undergraduate and 5 years of graduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are planning to teach in certain critical geographic areas of the state, or to teach in critical subject areas. Entering freshmen must have ranked in the top 40% of their high school class and have an ACT or SAT score greater than the South Carolina average (recently 986 on the SAT or 19.3 on the ACT); enrolled undergraduates or entering graduate students must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA; graduate students who have completed at least 1 term must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Undergraduate students at South Carolina colleges must have taken and passed the Education Entrance Exam; students at institutions outside South Carolina must have completed the necessary prerequisites required at that institution. Only U.S. citizens may apply. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the critical subject areas include mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics, and general science), media specialist, special education, industrial technology, foreign languages (Spanish, French, Latin, and German), family and consumer science, art, music, business education, English and language arts, dance, speech and drama/theater, and agriculture. For a list of critical geographic area, contact the sponsor.

2292 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

Attn: Lucerne Iseman, Assistant Commissioner
1410 Boston Avenue
P.O. Box 15
West Columbia, SC 29171-0015
Tel: (803)896-6833; (866)247-8354
E-mail: info@scvrd.state.sc.us
Web Site: http://www.scvrd.net/g_journal_contest.html
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school students in South Carolina who submit outstanding newspaper articles on topics related to employment of people with disabilities.
Title of Award: South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department Journalism Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The winner receives full payment of tuition and fees at a South Carolina state-supported institution. Some schools include room and board as part of tuition and fees. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains general scholastic and conduct standards.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to South Carolina residents between 16 and 19 years of age enrolled as juniors or seniors in high school or otherwise qualified to begin postsecondary education no later than 2 years after the contest. Applicants are not required to have a disability, but they must submit a newspaper article, up to 3 pages in length, on a topic that changes annually but relates to employment of people with disabilities. A recent topic was "Workers with Disabilities: Ready for Tomorrow's Jobs Today." Articles should use correct grammar and sentence structure and follow standard journalistic practice of the 5 Ws (who, what, where, when, and why). Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This competition is sponsored by the South Carolina Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

2293 ■ STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER

Attn: Executive Director
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209-2211
Tel: (703)807-1904
E-mail: splc@splc.org
Web Site: http://www.splc.org/csjaward.asp
To recognize and reward secondary school student journalists and school officials who have supported the First Amendment.
Title of Award: Courage in Student Journalism Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Intellectual freedom; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 student and 1 school official. Funds Available: The winners in each category (student and administrator) receive a $5,000 award. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to deserving middle and high school student journalists and school officials who have stood up in support of the First Amendment. Student applicants must have shown determination, despite difficulty and resistance, in exercising their First Amendment press rights. School administrator applicants must have demonstrated support, under difficult circumstances, for the First Amendment press rights of their school's student media. Entrants should submit a written description (up to 600 words) of how their case meets the entry criteria, along with 2 letters of support and supporting materials or press clippings. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1998, is sponsored by The Newseum, the National Scholastic Press Association, and the Student Press Law Center.

2294 ■ STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER

Attn: Executive Director
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209-2211
Tel: (703)807-1904
E-mail: splc@splc.org
Web Site: http://www.splc.org/legalfellow.asp
To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in news writing and media law.
Title of Award: Scripps Howard Foundation Journalism Internships Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism; Law Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: The number of internships varies each year; up to 2 scholarships are awarded to undergraduate summer interns. Funds Available: Full-time interns during the fall and spring receive a stipend of $3,000. Full-time interns during the summer receive a stipend of $2,300. The scholarship stipend is $600. Duration: 1 semester or summer for the internships; 1 year for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have experience in news writing and an interest in media law. Applicants must be interested in working at the Student Press Law Center during the summer, fall, or spring. Summer interns who are undergraduates on the staff of a student publication that is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press are also eligible to apply for a scholarship for the academic year following their internship. Selection of scholarship recipients is based on journalism experience, writing ability, and commitment to freedom of the press. Deadline for Receipt: Students are encouraged to submit applications for summer internships by January of each year, for fall internships by May of each year, and for spring internships by October of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 2002, is sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Interns research, write, and help edit the Report, the publication of the Student Press Law Center that chronicles student press cases and controversies from around the country. They also participate in issue-oriented seminars organized by the Center and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Further information on the scholarships is available from the Associated Collegiate Press, 2221 University Avenue, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414, (612) 625-8335.

2295 ■ SWEDISH WOMEN'S EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL-SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

c/o Yerti Nelson, Scholarship Committee
3759 Mykonos Court
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Tel: (561)997-2050
Fax: (561)997-8010
E-mail: florida@swea.org
Web Site: http://www.chapters-swea.org/florida
To provide financial assistance to Florida residents interested in studying in Sweden or an area related to Swedish studies.
Title of Award: South Florida SWEA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Design; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Foreign languages; General studies/Field of study not specified; Literature; Music; Swedish studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all residents of Florida interested in participating in an exchange program in Sweden. Applicants may also propose to study in the United States, if the studies specifically emphasize Sweden and Swedish aspects, including 1) Swedish language; 2) Swedish culture or traditions; 3) environmental science; 4) a health care program promoting better health for women and children; or 5) handicraft, art, glass art, music, literature, or design. Study proposals must be well-defined in time and content. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript from college, university, or vocational school; curriculum vitae; project proposal, describing the planned studies, length of studies, and goals; financial statement; and letter of recommendation from an instructor. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Within 3 months after the end of studies or the project, the recipient must report to the scholarship committee or, if possible, accept an invitation to an organization meeting to share the experience.

2296 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans in certain southern states who are interested in majoring in southern history or literature.
Title of Award: Helen James Brewer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: English language and literature; History, American; Literature; United States studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are current or former members of the Children of the Confederacy or current members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to study English or southern history and literature and must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Residency in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

2297 ■ U.S. COAST GUARD CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: CCCAF Scholarship Committee
5520-G Hempstead Way
Springfield, VA 22151-4009
Tel: (703)941-0395
Fax: (703)941-0397
E-mail: cgcpoa@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.uscgcpoa.org/0-main/scholarships/scholarships.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, children of members or deceased members of the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) or the Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA) who submit outstanding essays.
Title of Award: Captain Caliendo College Assistance Fund Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $3,500 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to children of members or deceased members of the CPOA or CGEA who are attending or planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school. Applicants may not be older than 24 years of age (the age limit does not apply to disabled children). They must submit an essay, up to 500 words, on a topic that changes annually; a recent topic was "What impact does the Patriot Act make on you and your community?" The author of the essay judged most outstanding receives this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2298 ■ UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Attn: Office of Community Relations
P.O. Box N Austin, TX 78713-8914
Tel: (512)232-7599
Fax: (512)232-4848
E-mail: deb_duval@mail.utexas.edu
Web Site: http://www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school students in Texas who submit outstanding essays on topics related to African Americans in the state.
Title of Award: Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 prizes are awarded each year. Funds Available: In the state finals, first prize is $2,500, second $1,500, and third $1,000. Prizes are scholarships that may be used at any institution of the winner's choice. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students in grades 9-12 in Texas. Applicants must submit an essay, from 1,500 to 2,500 words in length on a topic that changes annually; recently, students were invited to write on "The African American in Texas: Past and Present." Competitions are first held in 10 regions in the state, with 3 regional winners advancing to the state finals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The winning essays are submitted to the Texas State Historical Association for consideration for publication in its student journal, Texas Historian.

2299 ■ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

VFW Building
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tel: (816)968-1117
Fax: (816)968-1149
E-mail: KHarmer@vfw.org
Web Site: http://www.vfw.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, outstanding high school students in a national broadcast scriptwriting competition dealing with freedom and democracy.
Title of Award: Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Patriotism; WritingLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Recently, a total of 54 of these scholarships were awarded. In addition to the 5 top winners, other scholarships included 2 at $5,000, 1 at $4,000, 1 at $3,500, 2 at $3,000, 2 at $2,500, 9 at $2,000, 7 at $1,500, and 25 at $1,000. Funds Available: A total of $145,000 in national scholarships is awarded each year; first place is $25,000, second $16,000, third $10,000, fourth $7,000, and fifth $5,000. Other state winners receive scholarships that may vary each year but range from $1,000 to $5,000. Winners in each state also receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the national competition. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to students in grades 9-12 at high schools and home schools in the United States, its territories and possessions, and U.S. military and civilian dependent overseas schools. Contestants prepare a script, from 3 to 5 minutes in length, on a topic chosen annually but related to freedom and democracy; a recent theme was "How I Demonstrate My Freedom." Students record the script themselves on audiocassette and submit it for sponsorship by a local post or auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Scripts must reflect the entrant's own original thinking. Selection is based on delivery (35 points), content (35 points), and originality (30 points). Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: The first-place award is designated the T.C. Selman Memorial Scholarship Award. The second-place award is designated the Charles Kuralt Memorial Scholarship Award.

2300 ■ VIRGINIA COALITION OF POLICY AND DEPUTY SHERIFFS

Attn: Scholarship Competition
10500 Sager Avenue, Suite C
Fairfax, VA 22030
Web Site: http://www.virginiacops.org/programs/Scholar/Scholarship.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school seniors in Virginia who submit outstanding essays on law enforcement.
Title of Award: VCOPS College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 winners are selected each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Funds are paid directly to the winners' college or university account. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia. Applicants must submit an essay, up to 1,500 words in length, on Virginia law enforcement and the general theme, "Virginia Law Enforcement: A Commitment to Community." They must also include a 150-word statement on their plans for college. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2301 ■ ELIE WIESEL FOUNDATION FOR HUMANITY

Attn: Program Coordinator
529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212)490-7777
Fax: (212)490-6006
E-mail: info@eliewieselfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org
To recognize and reward outstanding student essays on a topic related to ethics.
Title of Award: Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Area, Field, or Subject: Ethics and bioethics; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 prizes each year: a first, second, and third prize as well as 2 honorable mentions. Funds Available: First prize is $5,000, second prize is $2,500, third prize is $1,500, and each honorable mention is $500. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to compete are full-time juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Essays must be submitted by the college or university, each of which may submit only 3 student works. Essays must be between 3,000 and 4,000 words in length and on a theme of the student's choice that involves ethical choices. Readers look for adherence to design format, carefully proofread essays, well thought-out essays that do not stray from the topic, depth of feeling and genuine grappling with a moral dilemma, originality and imagination, eloquence of writing style, and intensity and unity in the essay. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2302 ■ WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, INC.

Attn: College-to-Work Program
735 North Water Street, Suite 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100
Tel: (414)273-5980
Fax: (414)273-5995
E-mail: wfic@wficweb.org
Web Site: http://www.wficweb.org/work.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to students majoring in fields related to communications at member institutions of the Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges (WFIC).
Title of Award: Manitowoc American Red Cross College-to-Work Program Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; English language and literature; General studies/Field of study not specified; Graphic art and design; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1eachyear. Funds Available: The stipends are $3,500 for the scholarship and $1,500 for the internship. Duration: 1 year for the scholarship; 10 weeks for the internship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors at private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be interested in an internship at the Manitowoc/Calumet County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Manitowoc. Preference is given to 1) students attending Lakeland College or Silver Lake College; 2) residents of Manitowoc County attending another WFIC member institution; and 3) students majoring in communications, English, graphic design, or public relations. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay that includes why they are applying for the internship, why they have selected their major and what interests them about it, why they are attending their chosen college or university, and their future career objectives. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The other WFIC schools are Alverno College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. This program is sponsored by the Manitowoc/Calumet County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The WFIC's College-to-Work Program includes a number of other financial assistance and work experience programs aimed at eligible students interested in majoring in fields related to communications, journalism, media, and related fields, including the Post-Crescent College-to-Work Program and Reporter College-to-Work Program.

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2194 ■ ACADEMY OF APPLIED SCIENCE

2195 ■ AIR FORCE SERVICES AGENCY

2196 ■ AKADEMOS, INC.

2197 ■ ALABAMA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

2198 ■ AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO ARTISTS

2199 ■ AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION

2200 ■ AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION-CAROLINAS CHAPTER

2201 ■ AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

2202 ■ AMERICAN LEGION

2203 ■ AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

2204 ■ AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

2205 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

2206 ■ AQUATROLS CORPORATION

2207 ■ ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

2208 ■ ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

2209 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

2210 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

2211 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

2212 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Student Programs Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415)346-2051
Fax: (415)346-6343
E-mail: brandons@aaja.org
Web Site: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to male Asian American students who are members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and interested in a career in broadcast journalism.
Title of Award: Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Asian American male high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in a broadcast journalism program. Applicants must be AAJA members. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their involvement or interest in the Asian American community and how, if they are awarded this scholarship, they would contribute to the field of journalism and/or media issues involving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship honors Minoru Yasui, a civil rights advocate and attorney who was 1 of 3 Nisei to challenge the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

2213 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION-PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER

2214 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION-PORTLAND CHAPTER

2215 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION-TEXAS CHAPTER

2216 ■ ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEVISION/RADIO ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA

2217 ■ ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEVISION/RADIO ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA

c/o Roberta Gonzales
CBS 5 TV
855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)362-5550
E-mail: gonzales@kpix.cbs.com
Web Site: http://www.aptra.org
To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada who are interested in broadcast journalism careers.
Title of Award: Clete Roberts Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada. Applicants must have a broadcast journalism career objective. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on why the students wish to pursue broadcast journalism; another 500-word essay on their honors, awards, and broadcast experience; 3 letters of recommendation; and a statement of how they are financing their education. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2218 ■ BILOXI SUN HERALD

2219 ■ CALIFORNIA CHICANO NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION

2220 ■ CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO

2221 ■ JORGE MAS CANOSA FREEDOM FOUNDATION

2222 ■ WILLA CATHER PIONEER MEMORIAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

2223 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.

2224 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.

2225 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.

388 Market Street,
12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)283-2800; (866)34-CHELA
Fax: (415)283-2888
E-mail: scholarships@chelafin.org
Web Site: http://www.chelastudentloans.org
To recognize and reward (with scholarships) undergraduate and graduate students who submit outstanding essays on borrowing and money management.
Title of Award: Money Matters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $5,000 scholarship. Duration: Awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must complete an essay, up to 300 words, on "How I am Financing My College Education." They do not need to have a student loan to qualify, but their essays should focus on how responsible borrowing and money management are helping them pay for college and meet their life goals. Essays are evaluated on the basis of appropriateness to overall theme (30%), persuasiveness (30%), quality of writing (20%), and creativity (20%). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2226 ■ CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES

2227 ■ COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS

2228 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.

2229 ■ CONNECTICUT SPORTS WRITERS ALLIANCE

2230 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.

2231 ■ DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/essay.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, Delaware high school seniors who submit outstanding essays on a topic of historical significance.
Title of Award: Delaware Legislative Essay Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 65 each year: 1 in each of the 21 senatorial districts and 41 representative districts plus 3 statewide winners. Funds Available: Legislative district awards are $750. Statewide winners receive $7,500 for first, $3,750 for second, and $2,250 for third. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Delaware who plan to enroll full time in an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit an essay of 500 to 2,000 words on a topic that changes annually. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Students first compete within their state senatorial and representative legislative district. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2232 ■ DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/christa.htm
To provide scholarship/loans for teacher training to Delaware residents with outstanding academic records.
Title of Award: Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship/Loan Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; English language and literature; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Reading; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 50 each year. Funds Available: Funds up to the cost of tuition, fees, and other direct educational expenses are provided. This is a scholarship/loan program; if the recipient performs required service at a school in Delaware, the loan is forgiven at the rate of 1 year of assistance for each year of service. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Delaware residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a Delaware college or university in a program leading to teacher qualification. Preference is given to applicants planning to teach in an area of critical need. High school seniors must rank in the top half of their class and have a combined score of at least 1570 on the SAT; applicants who are already enrolled in college must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The areas of critical need recently included bilingual education, business education, English, foreign languages, English to speakers of other languages, mathematics, reading, science, school librarianship, special education, and technology education.

2233 ■ DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

2234 ■ DETROIT FREE PRESS

2235 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

2236 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

P.O. Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Tel: (609)452-2820
Fax: (609)520-5804
E-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com
Web Site: http://DJNewspaperFund.dowjones.com/fund/cs_internships.asp
To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Newspaper Copy Editing Program for College Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Up to 100 each year. Funds Available: Interns receive a salary of $350 per week during the summer and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the program. Duration: 10 weeks for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in journalism. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, a list of courses with grades, and a 500-word essay. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. College professors and instructors and former full-time professional journalists are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Interns attend a 2-week editing residency and then work as copy editors on a daily newspaper. Residencies have been held at Temple University, Florida Southern College, University of Missouri at Columbia, San Jose State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of Texas at Austin.

2237 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

P.O. Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Tel: (609)452-2820
Fax: (609)520-5804
E-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com
Web Site: http://DJNewspaperFund.dowjones.com/fund/cs_internships.asp
To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in sports reporting.
Title of Award: Sports Copy Editing Program for College Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students Area, Field, or Subject: Sports writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Interns receive a salary of $350 per week during the summer and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the program. Duration: 10 weeks for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in sports journalism. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, a list of courses with grades, and a 500-word essay. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. College professors and instructors and former full-time professional journalists are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Interns attend a 2-week editing residency and then work as sports copy editors on a daily newspaper. Recently, the residency was held at the University of Nebraska.

2238 ■ DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND

2239 ■ DREW UNIVERSITY

2240 ■ EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

2241 ■ FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON

2242 ■ FISHER COMMUNICATIONS

2243 ■ FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

2244 ■ FLORIDA STATE ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS

2245 ■ FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC.

2246 ■ GEORGIA PRESS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

2247 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

2248 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

2249 ■ INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS

2250 ■ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC.

2251 ■ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Attn: Director of Strategic Initiatives
11242 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: (703)273-7200
Free: 800-659-7469
Fax: (703)278-8082
E-mail: dwilbert@infocomm.org
Web Site: http://www.infocomm.org/Foundation/Scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of members of the International Communications Industries Association (ICIA) interested in preparing for a career in the audiovisual industry.
Title of Award: Scholarships for Dependents of ICIA Members Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; Information science and technology; Journalism; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are the children, stepchildren, and spouses of employees at ICIA member companies. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be majoring or planning to major in audio, visual, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theater, data networking, software development, or information technology. Students in other programs, such as journalism, may be eligible if they can demonstrate a relationship to career goals in the audiovisual industry. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay of 150 to 200 words on the career path they see themselves pursuing in the next 5 years and why, and 2) an essay of 250 to 300 words on the experience or person that most influenced them in selecting the audiovisual industry as their career of choice. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the essays, presentation of the application, GPA, work experience, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2252 ■ INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL

2253 ■ IOWA FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO

2254 ■ KAPLAN, INC.

2255 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER, INC.

2256 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER, INC.

2257 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS-WASHINGTON BUREAU

Attn: Anthony Pugh
700 12th Street, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005-3994
Tel: (202)383-6013
Fax: (202)383-3738
E-mail: tpugh@krwashington.com

2258 ■ GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY

2259 ■ LUSO-AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2260 ■ MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

2261 ■ MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Director
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Tel: (207)667-9735; 877-700-6800
Fax: (207)667-0447
E-mail: info@mainecf.org
Web Site: http://www.mainecf.org/html/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are interested in studying journalism in college.
Title of Award: Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of Maine high schools (public and private) and to Maine residents who were schooled at home during their last year of secondary education. Applicants must be attending either an undergraduate (including a trade school or a technical institute program) or a graduate program at an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States. They must be majoring in journalism or a related field, including all forms of print, broadcast, or electronic media. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and a demonstrated interest in a career in a form of journalism. Preference is given to renewal applicants. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000.

2262 ■ MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

2263 ■ MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE

2264 ■ NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

2265 ■ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS

2266 ■ NATIONAL DAIRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH BOARD

2267 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

2268 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying journalism in college.
Title of Award: Vance Publishing Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year degree with a preference for agricultural journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by Vance Publishing Corporation.

2269 ■ NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

2270 ■ NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

2271 ■ NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tel: (612)625-8335
Fax: (612)626-0720
E-mail: info@studentpress.org
Web Site: http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school journalists.
Title of Award: Wally Wikoff Scholarship for Editorial Leadership Area, Field, or Subject: Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have worked on the staff of a student newspaper that is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and must submit 3 published editorials and a brief recommendation from the program's adviser. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship, first presented in 1998, is jointly sponsored by NSPA and the ECI Scholarship Foundation of Educational Communications Inc., publisher of Who's Who Among American High School Students.