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January 

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Irish History Contest

6th-8th, 9th-12th

$50-$1,000

6th-8th grade: Irish influence on horse races

 

9th-12th grade: What is the celtic tiger?

6th-8th grade: 500-1,000

 

9th-12th grade: 750-1,500

1/5/09

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The Writing Conference, Inc. Contest

Elementary, Junior high/middle school, High school

Plaque, publication in The Writers' Slate, and invitation to Celebration of Writing Reception A poem, narrative, or essay on friendshipnone1/8/09--

The John F. Kennedy Essay Contest

9th-12th

Prizes totaling up to $8,500, teacher of winning student receives $500Essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage1,000 (not including citations & bibliography) 1/10/09--

Reconnecting the Circle Essay Contest

9th-12th

10 $2,500 cash prizes"Why is it important to understand patriotism in Indian Country?" 750-1,2001/23/09 --

Marley & Me Writing Contest

7th-9th

8 prizes awarded, including $50-$2,000 Best Buy gift cards, $500 donation to animal charity (grand prize only), and $100-$500 for teacher of winning student Story from point of view of an animal300 1/30/09--

Congleton Players One Act Play Competition

Ages 18 and under, ages 19 and up

18 and under: $147

19 and up: $220

 

Best entries are made into a performance.

Play script

20-30 minute play (roughly 3500-4000 words)1/31/09 --

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February 

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Gannon University High School Poetry Contest

9th-12th $50-$100Any poem unspecified2/1/09 --

National Peace Essay Contest

9th-12th

$1,000-$10,000 in college scholarships; free trip to DC How the UN and governments can better protect civilians from crimes against humanity during conflict

1,500

2/1/09--

IUPUI Poetry Contest

High school aged students

7 winners get $25-$200

 

25 Honorable Mentions: $10 gift card

Unspecified

Unspecified2/2/09--

The Grannie Annie Contest

Grades 4th-5th, 6th-8th (Homeschool ages 9-14)

Publication in an anthology, and 2 free copies of the anthology

Story about a family experience

275-500

2/14/09*, ***

You may include one picture with your story

Go! Magazine Writing Contest

Ages 16-college age

$500 gift card to Iowa State University Bookstore (can be used online)

Short story or non-fiction article2,000 2/15/09*--

River of Words Poetry Contest

K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th (ages 5-19)

Trip to DC for the RoW Award Ceremony at The Library of Congress; ribbons, books and/or art supplies, t-shirts and other prizes

Poem about nature

32 lines

2/15/09*

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Creative Communications Essay Contest

 

K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th

 $50 savings bond, copy of anthology, publicationAny topic 250

7/15/09, 10/15/09,

2/17/10*,***

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Letters from the White House Contest

Pre-K & K, 1st-3rd grade, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th

Publication; a White House book; gift package with stationary set & journal; $100 bookstore gift card Either a letter or journal entry about an imagined or researched experience of living or working in the White House.3502/16/09*,*** --

2009 GNF Fair Bear Writing Competition 

(pdf)

4th-6th (grades judged individually)

$50-$250; fair bear; trip to Georgia National Fairgrounds

"Fair Bear Goes to Washington"

200-500

2/20/09*

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The Tribute to the Rescuers High School Essay Contest

9th-10th, 11th-12th

$250-$750 (smaller prizes for runners-up); Teacher of winning student receives $50-$125 gift card to Barnes and NobleAn individual or group that shows moral courage

750-1,000

2/26/09*

Sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League

Optimist International Essay Contest

Under age 19 as of 12/31/08

$650-$6,000 scholarshipsThe Power of Youth400-5002/28/09Submit to the District Chair of your local Optimist Club. Find a contact by e-mailing Programs Department.

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Neuroscience For Kids Poetry Contest

K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

Books & other prizes

A poem about your nervous system

3-10 lines

2/1/08**

See site for poetry type (varies by age)

Kids Philosophy Slam Contest

K-8th (one prize per grade level), 9th-12th

Over $5,000 in prizes

Is global warming the greatest challenge facing humankind?

9th-12th: 500 (other grades not specified)

2/1/08*

$2 fee for homeschools; $25 fee for other schools

The Comeback Kids - "Write Like Mike" Homeschool Contest

Ages 8-12

$1,000 for your church/school; signed library of Mike Lupica's books; publishing in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Sports column about local/national event

250 

2/14/08*

(2/19/08**)

Only open to full-time homeschooled students

The Tribute to the Rescuers High School Essay Contest

9th-10th, 11th-12th

$250-$750 (smaller prizes for runners-up); Teacher of winning student receives $50-$125 gift card to Barnes and Noble

An individual or group that shows moral courage

750-1,000

2/26/09

Sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League

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March

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Link Institute YouthWorker Journal

High school juniors and seniorsPublication, $75-$250, and $2,000-$4,000 annual scholarship to Huntington University"The Church"1,200-1,5003/1/09--

American Museum of Natural History Young Naturalist Awards

7th-12th (grades judged individually)

8 awards per grade level ($50-$2,500)

Narrative essay on personal science-based experiences

500-3,000 words (varies by age)

3/2/09

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Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay Contest

9th-12th$300-$1,000 scholarship"Why free news media are important"  300-5003/4/09--

Fund Your Dream Essay Contest

Ages 14-18$1,000 toward meeting your life goalsWhat's the greatest obsticle you've overcome?5003/6/09--

Youth Literature Festival Writing Contest

K-5th grade (grades judged individually)

(3 prizes per grade group)

 

$50-$100 savings bond, restraunt gift card, book

 

Celebration in May for all participators

Story in one of many categories listed on website50-1,000 (varies by age)3/9/09You may include illustrations with your story

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Novel Contest

 

(Push Novel Contest)

7th-12thGold key; work with professional editor to complete the manuscript (with possible publication)3-5 chapter novel15-50 pages3/13/09--

Scholastic Kids Are Authors Picture Book  Contest

K-8th

$500-$5,000 of merchandise, 100 copies of published book, certificate, medallion

Fiction or Nonfiction

29 single-sided pages 

 

3/15/09*

Book must be done by 3 or more children as a team 

National DNA Day Essay Contest

9th-12th(3 awards per topic) $150-$400; teacher of winning student receives a $2,000 grant for laboratory genetics equipmentThe relationship between genes and traits OR the causes of human health and disease7503/16/09***--

Role Models Today Writing Contest

 

(pdf)

9th-12th$100"One of the most important issues facing the natioin in the news today"7503/16/09*--

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Storytime Writers Contest

Ages 15 and under, ages 16 and up

(13 winners in each category)

 

$900+ worth of homeschool courses & materials, $100 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store, publication

Adults (16+):

Stirring fiction to encourage homeschoolers

 

Kids (15-):

Creative story

Adults:

2,500

 

Kids:

1,500

3/16/09***$7.95 entry fee

It's All Write! Short Story Writing Contest

6th-8th, 9th-10th, 11th-12th$100-$250A short story4-10 double spaced/1.5 single-sided pages3/20/09***--

Concern Creative Writing Competition

Ages 12-15, 16-18, 19+To be determined; 2008 prizes included laptops, iPods, National Geographic magazine subscription, and invitation to conference

Chose from 1 of 3 topics:

 

1) Child labor

2) Climate change and the developing world

3) World hunger

1,000-1,500 words (varies by age)3/22/09***--

Lexington Family Magazine Writing Contest

K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th

(1 girl winner and 1 boy winner)

 

Either American Girl doll, model horse collection, or package of games

"The person I would most like to meet is..."1003/27/09*,***--

Laws of Life Essay Contest

5th-8th, 9th-12th

5-8: $100-$500,

9-12: $500-$1,500

A character trait.

600-1,200

3/27/09*

Many teacher helps on website

Listen to a Life Contest

Ages 8-18

Grand Prize:

computer with $800 of software; iPod; $25,000 of software for school

 

20 runners-up:

$400 of software and an iPod shuffle

Essay based on interview with older person (age 50+)3003/30/09--

The Germans from Russia Heritage Society Youth Essay Contest

6th-8th, 9th-12th, University or College Undergrad$100-$150 plus trophy, $250-$750 scholarshipAny aspect of German Russian heritageUnspecified3/31/09--

World Future Society High School Essay Contest

9th-12th$100-$300; 1-3 year membership in WFS; free admission to Chicago conferenceTechnology, environment, society, economics, government, or demographics600-1,2003/31/09***--

Jack L. Chalker Young Writers' Contest

Ages 14-18 as of 5/29 of contest year 

$75-$150

Science fiction/fantasy

2,500

3/31 of each year

Sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society

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April

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"Hey, What's the Big(gest) Idea" Scholastic Contest

3rd-6th10 winners each get 3 science kits valued @ $50"Of all the inventions in the World, which one has been the most important and why?"1 page4/3/09**--

Ford Freedom Award Essay Contest

4th-8th$250-$5,000 savings bond (5 winners)News article about event in 2008 and its impact on the worldTwo double-spaced pages4/3/09**--

Creative Communications Poetry Contest

 K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th $50 savings bonds, free anthologies Open21 lines8/18/09, 12/10/09, 4/13/10*,*** --

"What's So Funny?" Scholastic Poetry Contest

3rd-6th25 winners get a library of humor & poetry booksPoem that describes something about you in a funny wayUnspecified4/15/09**--

American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest

9th-12th

$2500; $500 for your school; free trip to nation's capitol for you & your parents

Challenges facing the American Foreign Service in the 21st century

750-1,000

4/15/09*

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Oakseed Ministries' Essay Contest

Ages 17 and under, ages 18-22

$250-$1,000

"Compassion and the Lost Childhood"

 (Chose one of seven topics to write on)

17 & under: 5,000 characters

 

18-22: 7,500

characters

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Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Ages 16-18

$1,000 scholarship & $700 worth of books for your public library

4 options based on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

2-3 double-spaced pages

4/15/09*

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Great Woman in History

Scholastic Contest

2nd-3rd, 4th-6th

5 winners get pizza party & Great Women in History library

"If you could meet the woman in history you find most interesting and inspiring, who would it be and why?"1 page4/23/09**--

RDS McWilliams Young Science Writers' Competion

Ages 12-13, 14-16, 17-19

Laptops, digital camcorders, 100-200 euros ($130-$260)

Science based article, interview, or story3,0004/24/09***--

7 Reasons I Love My Mom Contest

Ages 7-13Gift basket to create gift for your mom"7 reasons I love my mom"Open4/29/09*Submit a photo of you & your mom with your entry

Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest

9th-12th

$300-$500 cash; trip to DC; $2,500-$10,000 in scholarships

Lessons from the Holocaust

 1,200 

4/30/09

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2009 Sejong Essay Writing Competition

8th and younger, 9th-12th

Older division: $300-$500

Younger division: $100-$300

Comparison between Korean folk tale and American fairy tale (see website)

1,000

4/30/09***

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May 

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Jane Austen Society Writing Contest

High School$250, Jane Austen novel, membership in Jane Austen association, and moreSibling relationships in Jane Austen novels?5/1/09--

Merlyn's Pen Essay Contest

6th-8th, 9th-12th$25-$100 and Merlyn's Pen booksPersonal narratives2,0005/1/09--

Samsung "Thinking Ahead" High School Student Scholarship Program

High SchoolSeven $1,000 scholarships Technology advancements & how they will change us5005/1/09***Must live in the US

Young Voices of America Rewrite Mom and Dad Writing Contest

K-5th $300Creative story about aliens playing prank on your family (see site for details) 1,0005/4/09 --

Elora Writers' Festival 2009 Writing Competition

13-19, 12 and under$25-$75Two categories: Short story/poetry

Story: 2,000

 

Poem:

1-3 poems, 75 words max

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Norman Mailer High School and College Writing Awards

High school$5,000 & expense paid trip to national awards ceremonyCreative Nonfiction10 single-spaced pages5/10/09--

Wacky Dream Story Contest

Ages 17 and under$10 gift card to store of your choice, publication in magazine, autographed books/posters, and a "Dream Share button"A wacky dream you or a character in your story had1,2005/30/09--

Mothers' Day Gift Idea Contest

Open4 lb retro candyThe story of a Mothers' Day gift you gave your momOpen5/30/09Entries with photos are given special attention.

Youth Eco Writing Contest

Ages 6-16Inclusion of your Ocean Protector character in a book, autographed copy of that book

Answer both questions:

 

1) Why is it important to save oceans?

2) If you were an Ocean Protector, what creature would you be, what power would you have, and why?

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Social Impact of Computing Schubmehl-Prein Contest

High school juniors$250-$1,000Social and ethical implications of the $100 laptop10 pages (about 2,500 words)5/31/09--

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June

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HSLDA Poetry Contest

Ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-19

$25-$200

Poem on one of quotes on site.

1 single spaced page

6/1/09*

$10-$15 fee used toward prizes & special needs children fund

The Claudia Ann Seaman Poetry Award
for Young Writers

9th-12th

$500 and publication in literary journal

Poem on any topic, in any style

Any length under 10 pages for 2 poems

6/1/09**

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Fire Escape Writing Contest

Ages 13-19

$15-$50

Poem/short story on any topic

800

6/1/09***

You must be from another country or have at least 1 birth parent born outside North America (and live in US/Canada yourself).

Fraser Institute Essay Contest

High school$250"Economic Freedom and Global Prosperity"1,000-1,5006/1/09*,***--

7 Reasons I Love My Dad Contest

Ages 7-9, 10-12 $50 Amazon gift card for your dad"7 reasons I love my dad" Open6/6/09*Include a photo of you & your dad with your entry

Subway Make It Happen! Contest

PreK-8th

$5,000 athletic equipment for school, Scholastic gift baskets ($100-$500 value), $100 Subway® gift card

How you eat healthy, stay active, or limit recreational screen time.5006/30/09***First 1,000 entries w/ Subway receipt code get free Scholastic book.

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July

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Creative Communications Essay Contest

K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th $50 savings bond, copy of anthology, publicationAny topic250

7/15/09, 10/15/09,

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City Kidz Short Story Contest

9th-12th$50 restaurant gift card, lifetime magazine subscription, publicationAny short storyAt least 500 words8/1/09***(Scroll to bottom of page for contest info)

Creative Communications Poetry Contest

K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th $50 savings bonds, free anthologiesOpen 21 lines8/18/09, 12/10/09, 4/13/10*,*** --

Girls Horse Club Fiction

Competition

Ages 11 and under; ages 12-17

Prize packages including

t-shirts, CDs, autographed

books, dolls, and more, all

having to do with horses.

 

List of prizes

 Narrative

fiction (not poetry) with a horse as a main

character

 6,0008/23/09*** 3 winners per age category

"The Early Bird Catches the Worm" Scholarship Essay Contest

Rising seniors$500, essay review services (valued @ $200) Which cliché (common or not so well-known) best describes you, or a turning point in your life?500 8/28/09***--

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September

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The True Patriot National Essay Contest

High school

$25,000 college scholarship 

What does true patriotism mean to you?

1500

9/1/08*, ***

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The Big Write 

4th & 5th, 6th-8th $25-$100 Story beginning with the line, "It all began when someone left the window open."250-5009/12/08* 

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Diamante Poetry Contest 

Ages 8-17$10 Barnes & Noble gift card, $10 WriteShop gift card, posters for the runners-upA diamante poemSee guidelines on site (you may enter up to 3 poems)9/17/08Sponsored by WriteShop

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October

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The Book Arts Bash

K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th, and adult"The usual stuff you can hold in your hand plus invaluable critiques from people in the writing and illustrating biz"20 categories: blog, picture book, fiction, drama, moreDepends on category10/1/08**For homeschooled students or parents only

Creative Communications Essay Contest

K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th

 $50 savings bond, copy of anthology, publication Any topic 250

7/15/09, 10/15/09,

2/17/10*,***

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Good Story Contest for Young Writers

Under age 20

Free online writing and publishing classes; publication of winning book

Open

About 200-1,000 words

10/21/08

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The White Envelope Art of Giving Essay Contest

6th-8th, 9th-12thGiving Certificate allowing winner to donate $150 to charity of his choice, $150 cash, plaqueThe importance of giving, the best “white envelope” gift someone could give this year, or how the next generation can make a difference4 pages (12 point font, double spaced)10/31/08Prizes awarded for art and writing individualy in each grade group (four divisions total)

Jonathan Friesen Reclaim the Name Writing Contest

Ages 15 and under, ages 16-20$100-$1,000, coaching, promotional assistanceShort story about a character who discovers, through a personal journey, who he/she truly is3,00010/31/08--

"Education Matters" Scholarship Contest

Ages 13 thru college$5K scholarship“What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”25010/31/08--

Girls Gone Great Scholarship Essay Contest

11th-12th$1000 scholarshipMaking a difference in your community80010/31/08***Girls only. Must also include a reference letter from a non-family member.

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November

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HSLDA Essay Contest

Ages 7-10, 11-14, 15-19

$25-$200

An essay arguing for or against one of the proverbs given on the website

700

11/1/08*

For homeschooled students only. $10-$15 fee used toward prizes & special needs children fund

Patriot's Pen Essay Contest

6th-8th

$1,000-$10,000 savings bond & trip to D.C

Why America's Veterans Should Be Honored

300-400

11/1/08**

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Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest

9th-12th

$1,000-$30,000 and a free trip to Washington, D.C.

Service and Sacrifice by America's Veterans Benefit Today's Youth by...3-5 minute audio essay11/1/08**

Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Write Foundations 

5-8th grade and 9-12th grade MP3 player, $25 gift certificates to Amazon  Why Do Americans Vote? 500-80011/1/08***  

Young Voices of America Speak Their Muse Essay Contest

3rd-7th,

8th-12th

$25-$75Poem in the form of one of the options in the Writers GuidelinesUnspecified11/1/08 Many teacher helps on site

2008 Countdown to Election Day Essay Contest

Ages 8-10, 11-14, 15-18  $100-$250, subscriptions to magazine Essays about political issues/ decisions (see site for details)Unspecified11/4/08 --

NABE "Being "Bilingual" Essay Contest

3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-11th $1,000-$2,000Choose from several bilingual-related topics 150-500 (varies by age)11/7/08  

Must be enrolled in a foreign language course or in a bilingual or native-language

supported

 classroom (and must have a B academic average)

Speakable Gifts Writing Contest 

2nd-4th, 5th-6th  $10 gift card to Barnes and Noble; certificate Response to an Aesop's Fable or poem on the website100-200 words, depending on age group 

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FIRE’s “Freedom in Academia” Essay Contest 

 High school $2,500-$5,000 college scholarshipsWhy free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm education 700 - 120011/20/08  --

Patrick Henry College Call to Pens Short Story Competition

Ages 12-15, 16-18 $25-$200 

Ages 12-15: short story with theme of "Pursuit of Purpose"

 

Ages 16-18: short story with theme of "Joy in Pain"

1,500-2,500 (varies by age)11/30/08$10/story entry fee 

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FRA Americanism Essay Contest7th-12th (winners in each grade)

$2,000-$15,000 in savings bonds

 
Theme announced each spring 350 12/1/08   Must submit to local Branch Americanism Chairman. See website to find local branches.  

"Being an American" Essay Contest

 

Ages 12-19 

$250-$5,000 (for student)

 

$250-$5,000 (for teacher)

 

Free trip to D.C. for awards ceremony

 

"What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?"

750 12/1/08 --

Drexel University High School Ten-Page Playwriting Contest

 
Junior or senior in high school =$1-5K Scholarship Any play 3-10 pages12/1/08 -- 
 

GreenLight Contest

5th-8th, 9th-12th  Laptop computers Describe a program for how students and teachers can use technology to protect the environment  1,000 12/1/08**--
 

 

Simon & Schuster "I Can Save the Earth!" Essay Contest

 

 Ages 5-10  Eco-friendly books from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, stickers, tree planting How you're helping to save the environment  300 12/1/08  Random drawing for prize 
 

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Writing Contest

K-9th, 10th-12th 

$100-$1,000 in savings bonds

 
 

“The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.”

About 1,000 

 
 12/1/08  

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 Pasta Tales Essay Contest  1st-12th (judged by individual grade levels)Grand Prize: $2500 savings bond and trip to NY City; Each grade level winner: $500 savings bonds and free family dinner “How would you use the Internet to change your community for the better?”  50-250   12/19/08 Sponsored by Olive Garden Restaurants  
 

Letters About Literature 

4th-6th, 7th & 8th, 9th-12th 

 
$100-$500 Target gift cards and $1K-$10K for library  

Letter to any author, living or dead

100-800 (varies by age) 

 
12/6/08*  

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Creative Communications Poetry Contest

 K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th  $50 savings bonds, free anthologiesOpen  21 lines  8/18/09, 12/10/09, 4/13/10*,*** --

Shankar's International Children's Competition

Under age 16

Gold medals, silver medals, certificates of merit

poems, plays, short stories, essays, descriptive writing, and the like; any topic

unspecified

12/31/08

May submit up to 6 entries. Must be in English.

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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

7th-8th, 9th-12th 

Pins, certificates, publication opportunity, some regional cash/scholarships

Eleven different writing styles (click here for more information)

Varies depending on which style of writing you do

Vary by location; see their deadline page

Some teacher prizes offered as well

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Amvets Americanism Program Essay Contest

6th-12th in five different levels

$75-$500 visa gift card/trip

"What Does an American Veteran Mean to Me?"

200-500 (varies by age)

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Tiger Woods Foundation Fist Pump Challenge 

Ages 13-18iPod, Tiger Woods video game, $25 Target gift card, bookAny positive personal goal you've reachedMinimum 100 words ongoing (monthly winners)May submit video or essay entry

National History Day Contest

6th-8th, 9th-12th

Up to $5,000 in scholarships

Contact your state coordinator

Contact your state coordinator

Varies by state; Most contests end in mid-late April

Research can be presented as exhibits, documentaries, performances or papers, individually or in small groups

American History Essay Contest

5th-8th, Individual grade level competitions

Cash & certificates

Message and modern relevance of Gettysburg Address

Grade 5:

300 - 600

 

Grades 6, 7, and 8: 600 - 1,000

Contact local chapter (search online by your state)

Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution Society

Christopher Columbus Essay Contest

9th-12th,

Individual grade level competitions

$300-$1,200 and free trip to D.C."Five perils that challenged Christopher Columbus"750

Contact local chapter (search online by your state)

Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution Society

Stone Soup Publishers Writing Program

Ages 13 and under

$40; Publication; 2 copies of magazine; discounts on other purchases

Stories and poems; any topic

2,500 

None

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