Olive Garden Essay Contest

All grades 9-12

"Pasta Tales" writing contest on how a person or experience has made an important impace on your life (50-250 words).

Trip to New York, free dinner, and $2,500 U.S. Savings Bond

Submitted by 12/05/2005

Burger King Scholars Program

One nominated senior

2.5+ GPA, works at least 15 hours per week, community service, school activities, financial need, recommendations.

$1,000 award

Postmarked by 12/15/2005

AXA Foundation - U.S. News and World Report

Seniors

Demonstrate achievement in work, sports, extracurricular activities. Go to www.axa-achievement.com for application and information.

52 awards of $10,000 (one per state); $15,000 for 10 national winners

Apply by 12/15/2005

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lodge

Current juniors (ages 16-17)

Application based on scholarship, character, activities, community participation, essay and speech. Includes an interview.

All-expense paid trip to New York City and the United Nations

Submitted by 12/16/2005

Elks Lodge "Most Valuable Student"

Seniors

Complete application, letters, transcript, essay, financial statement, Based on leadership, service, activities. www.elks.org

Awards at local, regional, state, and national levels

Delivered to Elks Lodge by 3:00 p.m. on 01/13/2006

Elks National Foundation "Legacy" Awards

Seniors

Must be a child or grandchild of an Elks member. Must have taken the SAT/ACT before 12/1/05. Complete application and brief essay.

$1,000 awards

Postmarked by 01/13/2006 to national Elks office

Society of Women Engineers

Female seniors who plan to study engineering

Application based on academic achievement, community involvement, work experience.

3 awards of $1,000 each

Postmarked by 01/13/2006

Wal-Mart Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Seniors

Application available online at www.walmartfoundation.org.

$1,000 awards

Apply between 11/01/2005 and 01/20/2006

Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering

Grades 9-10-11 only

Minimum 2.5 GPA, complete application, able to work next summer in an internship experience. Go to www.saturdayacademy.org (ASE)

8-week full-time summer internship, $1,000 award, high school credit

Postmarked by 01/24/2006

Springfield Emblem Club #506

Seniors

Submit transcript, test scores, letter of recommendation, brief essay on college choice, resume, application form.

$500 award

Submitted by 01/31/2006

ESA Foundation

Seniors

Application form, application letter, recommendations, transcript, 3.0+ GPA, specific criteria for each scholarship (many to choose from).

Awards between $500 and $1,000 each

Postmarked by 02/01/2006

OSCPA (Oregon Society of CPAs)

Seniors who plan a career in the field of accounting

Go to www.orcpa.org/scholarships.html for online application

Awards of $1,000 to $3,000 at select colleges (see list on website)

Submitted by 02/13/2006

COSA Youth Development Program

Seniors attending a 4-year institution

Attend an Oregon college or university, active in community and school, 3.5+ GPA, one-page goals statement, transcript, application.

9 awards of $1,000 each

Postmarked by 02/13/2006

Monsanto "Imagine" Your Future In Agriculture Awards

Seniors

Commitment to agricultural education and career. Information & application available at www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com

100 awards of $1,500 each

Submitted by 02/15/2006

Credit Union Association of Oregon

Seniors -- must belong to an Oregon credit union

Application form (typed), transcript, letter of recommendation, 3.0+ GPA, have a personal account at a credit union. Go to www.cuao.org.

$500 awards

Submitted by 03/03/2006

Douglas Timber Operators

Seniors majoring in a natural resources field

Natural resources field of study, complete application, transcript, SAT/ ACT scores, 3 recommendation letters, interview.

Three $1,000 awards

Received by 03/10/2006

Ayn Rand "Anthem" Contest

Grades 9-10 only

Read "Anthem" and submit an essay (600-1,200 words) based on one of three topics. Go to www.essaycontests.aynrand.org

Awards of $2,000, $500, $200, $50 and $30

Postmarked by 03/20/2006

Oregon Nurseries Foundation

Seniors majoring in horticulture, research, landscape design, related fields

Online application at http://scholarship.oan.org. Include 3 recommendations, trans., submit 5 copies of application materials.

16 awards between $500 and $1,500 per year

Postmarked by 04/03/2006

Ayn Rand "Fountainhead" Contest

Grades 11-12 only

Read "The Fountainhead" and submit an essay (800-1,600 words) based on one of three topics. Go to www.essaycontests.aynrand.org

Awards of $10,000, $2,000, $1,000, $100, and $50

Postmarked by 04/25/2006

Holocaust Remembrance Project

All grades 9-12

Writing contest -- essay of no more than 1,200 words. Go to www.holocaust.hklaw.com for full details and criteria.

All-expense paid trip to Washington, DC. First place winners will receive $2,500 to $10,000.

Submitted by 05/01/2006

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

Seniors

Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking for random drawings through February 2006

30 drawings for $1,000 scholarships

Register between October and February 2006

Fastweb.com

All Students

Register online for free scholarship notification! Go to www.fastweb.com

Various awards depending on scholarship

No deadline

Hispanic Scholarship Directory

Seniors of Hispanic descent

Go to www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org for sources of financial aid, application guidelines, and scholarship database searchable by categories, state, college, and career interest area.

Various awards depending on scholarship

No deadline