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P.L.A.Y. Scholarships for High School Student Animal Lovers

Scholarship Friday
Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship rewards one student who can tell the best story, describing the impact he or she made in the life of a rescue animal or animal welfare cause in general.
Due: February 28, 2019
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Are you a high school senior who loves animals and volunteers locally? Apply today for P.L.A.Y.’s annual Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship.

The Christophers | Poster Contest

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Christophers High School Poster Contest
High school students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to create a poster interpreting the theme "You Can Make a Difference". Prizes of $100 - $1,000
Due:February 18, 2019
Apply: https://www.christophers.org/poster-contest ... See more

Poster Contest

Here’s how GET and DreamAhead – Washington’s two college savings plans – stand after $1 billion shift

Two plans for families who are saving for college: DreamAhead and GET:

New DreamAhead college savings program offers new option for families saving for college.

Western Aerospace Scholars | Museum of Flight

Western Aerospace Scholars
Opportunity for WA, MT and OR sophomores who are interested in the history and future exploration of space and topics in Earth and Space Science. This free online program culminates in a multi-day residency experience where scholars work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students, and STEM educators to plan a realistic space mission.
Applications due: February 15, 2019
Apply: http://museumofflight.org/Education/Explore-programs/was ... See more

Western Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel. ... See more

Courageous Persuaders - Courageous Persuaders

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Courageous Persuaders Video Contest
Create a video commercial about the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving. Middle School classrooms are your target audience. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity and persuasiveness.
Due: February 8, 2019
Apply: http://courageouspersuaders.com ... See more

A high school scholarship competition unlike any other. Enter your 30-second TV commercial about the dangers of underage drinking or texting while driving. Middle school classrooms gauge the commercials persuasiveness and ultimately determine winners. facebook Youtube LinkedIn Congratulations to our... ... See more

Earn a $1,000 College Scholarship | 2019 Creative Essay Scholarship | Insignia SEO - #1 SEO Company | Online Marketing that Works!

Scholarship Friday
Insignia SEO is offering its annual $1,000 College Scholarship to college and university students. Eligible students will write an essay of 500 words or more about a creative piece of work (art, design, ad, content, and more) that has influenced their perspective on life.
Due: December 29, 2018
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Insignia SEO will be offering an annual $1,000 College Scholarship to college and university students. The money will be dispersed in 2 increments during the winter and spring quarters. We are currently accepting applicants for the Winter 2019 Scholarship. ... See more

Local Engagement Programs - Scholarships | National FFA Organization

Scholarship Friday
The National FFA Foundation supports applications to a wide range of agriculture and animal science (think pre-vet) scholarships. Check them out:
Due: February 1, 2019
Apply: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/local-engagement-programs-scholarships/ ... See more

Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation and are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans.

Profile in Courage Essay Contest | JFK Library

Scholarship Friday
The JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to all US high school students who submit an essay (of 700 - 1,000 words) describing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official.
Due: January 18, 2019
Apply: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest ... See more

Getting Started The Profile in Courage Essay Contest opens for submissions on September 1, 2018. The contest deadline is January 18, 2019. Learn More

Baylor studies find that students perform better on tests after eight hours of sleep

With exam week approaching (for high school and college students) make sure you are getting your full eight hours of sleep for improved test performance:

Students in a Baylor University class weren't sleeping enough. Their professor offered them extra credit if they got eight hours of sleep or more -- and they performed better on final exams than their peers. ... See more

Perspective | How a grandparent-owned 529 account affects need-based financial aid

Grandparents: wondering how to help grandchildren pay for college? Read on:

How grandparents can manage 529 withdrawals to minimize the impact on financial aid.