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THE 2008-2009 “COMPENDIUMS OF TEXAS COLLEGES AND FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR” are now available in the Senior Center. Copies are free for high school seniors by calling 210-525-8494 or access it online.

These booklets contain information about many private scholarships, which you can write to directly. When asking for these applications, please enclose a self-addressed envelope in your letter.

ABBOTT & FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS: Will be awarding $1,000 scholarships this year to juniors or seniors. Students must submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web site at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm. Full details are available on their site. SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS JUNE 20, 2009.

AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (AFROTC): At Texas Tech University gives generous scholarships to incoming freshmen. The program awards four, three and two-year scholarships that pay for tuition, books and most fees. These scholarships also provide a $200 monthly tax-free stipend. Students scoring an 1100 (SAT) or a 24 (ACT) can receive 4-year scholarship offers. 84% of the freshman applicants were offered a scholarship. If you have questions call 800-742-2143 or email mbaker@ttu.edu or check out the website http://www.ttu.edu/departments/AFROTC.php.

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Air Force Junior ROTC can provide scholarship opportunities that could pay the entire cost of your college education. If you are in AFJROTC and meet the minimum requirements for a ROTC scholarship, you will be given the scholarship applications and assistance in completing the application. In addition, the instructors will write personal letters of recommendation to help you achieve the scholarship. The types of ROTC scholarships and deadline dates include:

AFJROTC SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES AND BENEFITS – (Three Categories)
The amount of tuition assistance provided and the length of the scholarship depends on the category of AFROTC scholarship offered. The categories are:
1. TYPE 1 SCHOLARSHIP: Pays full tuition plus fees and book allowance. AFROTC uniforms and textbooks provided. Pays $150/month stipend. Does not pay room & board but many colleges now offer free room & board.
2. TYPE 2 SCHOLARSHIP: May be 3 or 4-year scholarship. Tuition is capped by Air Force ($8,000 or $9,000). Will pay for fees, books, and provide a $150.00 per month tax-free stipend. Many colleges will provide free room & board as supplemental scholarships.
3. TARGET SCHOLARSHIP: Pays full tuition at specific school where scholarship must be used. Also provides other benefits such as paying fees, books and $150.00 per month stipend. May get free room & board.
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Most scholarships are Type 2 or target scholarships, so your scholarship opportunities are improved if you indicate a state supported university where tuition is low. Also, AFROTC scholarships are offered in technical fields such as Nursing, Engineering, Computer Science, etc. Indicating a technical major on your application will increase your scholarship opportunity
MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS:
1. Every AFJROTC unit can nominate five seniors to Air Force Academy.
2. Honor units can nominate three cadets to West Point and Annapolis.
3. Qualification requirements are high. School nominees must have 3 years AFJROTC to meet Academy minimum requirements.

ADVANCED ENLISTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Graduating seniors with three or more years of AFJROTC may enlist in military with advanced rank (E-3) and pay (approx. 200/month).

WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING OUR CADETS TAKE MAXIMUM ADVANTAGE OF THE MANY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM THROUGH AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC. CALL MICHAEL D. LAUGHLIN, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) at 498-8110 X5410 FOR MORE INFORMATION

ALIEF ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Sponsors three scholarships for seniors. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and be involved in school activities and community service/employment. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior from each Alief ISD high school that best fits the following criteria: minimum 2.5 GPA, 200-300 word essay, community service and/or employment, school activities, and 15-minute interview. A second $1,000 scholarship will be given to one student from Alief ISD who has demonstrated an interest in teaching and is pursuing a degree in education and a third for $1,250 will be given to one student from Alief ISD who has demonstrated leadership in athletics as well as participated in community service activities. An essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required on all scholarships. For detailed information on each of these scholarships, and an application, visit http://aliefeducationfoundation.org or come by the SENIOR CENTER. Completed applications MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE ALIEF ISD SUPERTINDENT’S OFFICE BY 3 P.M. ON APRIL 10th.

ALIEF PARAPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION: Is awarding three scholarships to Hastings seniors. Qualifying seniors must have a 2.0 GPA or better and participate in extracurricular activities in school and/or in the community. More information and applications are in the SENIOR CENTER. Completed applications must be returned by the SENIOR CENTER DEADLINE of MARCH 25th.

ALIEF RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (A.R.E.A.): Is awarding their 1st scholarships this year (one to each high school in Alief) for $500. Essay and one recommendation letter are required and will be based on financial need, academic achievement and school/community activities. Come to the SENIOR CENTER for more information and an application. SENIOR CENTER DEADLINE IS MARCH 27th.

AL’S FORMAL WEAR, ASCOT TUXEDOS AND BRIDESMART: Will award two $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Applications are available at all Al’s Formal Wear or for the location nearest you dial your area code, then 730-4-TUX. For complete scholarship rules go to. http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp. Completed applications MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 10th.

AMERICORPS: AmeriCorps is a national initiative that allows individuals who must be citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens of the U.S. and 18 to 24 years of age to work ten months of full time service. Several community-based organizations throughout the United States are included in the AmeriCorps National Service Network. Through the Network, AmeriCorps members may work in education, public safety, and human and environmental needs fields. Corps Members receive a modest living allowance, housing, meals, transportation, uniforms, limited health care benefits and an education award of $4,725. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information call (281) 261-5524, (281) 232-0141 or 1-800-94-ACORPS. http://www.cns.gov

ANYCOLLEGE.COM: Is a free college search engine at www.anycollege.com where $1,000 scholarships are randomly given away quarterly. Just click on the “Win a Scholarship” button located on the home page.

A. PATRICK CHARNON SCHOLARSHIP: Is open to students who have been accepted a four-year college or university and who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrated their commitments to these values by their actions will be considered for this award. Official transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a typed 2-4 page essay on how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect are required. http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html. Applications will be accepted BETWEEN JAN. 15 AND MARCH 31. Only the first 250 applications will be accepted, so apply early.

ART INSTITUTE OF HOUSTON DESIGN AND MEDIA ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: Awards from $1,000 to $10,000 are based on an applicant’s portfolio quality, academic ability and individual phone interview results. For more information, go to www.artinstitutes.edu/houston. DEADLINE IS MARCH 7th.

ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS: Will award a $25,000 scholarship to a high school student interested in a career in television news. The award will be distributed over four years. Go to www.aaja.org. Look for Journalism Scholarships and you will find five different ones. Click on the program name to download a form. For inquiries about student-related programs, contact Nao Vang, Student Programs Coordinator, at (415) 346-2051, X102 or email: programs@aaja.org. All applications are DUE MARCH 27, 2009.

ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST: Is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must read the novel and write an essay (800 – 1,600 words in length) on a selected topic that can be found on the Web site. Awards range from $50 - $10,000. Essays are judged on style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book, Atlas Shrugged. For more information, go to http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_atlas. DEADLINE IS SEPT. 17, 2009.

AUSTIN PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS: Offers scholarships on a first-come first-serve basis to the first 100 eligible students. If you are interested in a career as a Stylist or Skin Care Therapist they are offering an academic program, $2000 Ace grants for Cosmetology and $1000 Ace grants for the Skin Academy. To apply: Submit your application online- www.theacademyaustin.com, tour and Interview with the Admissions Office, receive and complete an Ace Grant application and register and submit Ace Grant BY APRIL 1, 2009.

BEAT THE ODDS SCHOLARSHIP: Is looking for seniors who have overcome significant obstacles such as, but not limited to, poverty, disabilities, or homelessness and have given back to the community through service, leadership and/or volunteerism and maintained a 3.0 GPA or better. Student statement, two recommendation letters and transcript are required. Scholarship winners will receive $5,000. More information and applications are available at http://www.cdftexas.org/beattheodds.php.

BILLY D. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP: Valued at $1,500 is sponsored by the National Safety Council and is being offered to those who plan to enter the safety and/or industrial hygiene fields. Visit www.nsc.org/news/BillyDYoung.htm for more information and an application. DEADLINE IS USUALLY JUNE 1st.

BLACK COLLEGE DOLLARS: This free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline. http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/index.html.

BRANDY MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP: Write an essay explaining how a high school or college course has influenced your life. Describe how this course influenced your decision in selecting your college major and how it may affect your career path. There is no minimum length for the Fall 2007 essay. Submit questions and essays to scholarship@brandylynnmurphy.com. DEADLINE IS APRIL 30th.

BUSINESS CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP: Is available to high school students, GED recipients, and current college students planning to major in business administration, marketing, finance, accounting or international business in college. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. Award is $1,000. For more information, and to apply, visit http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/businessCareersScholarship.jsp?code=FW_14. DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2009.

COLLEGEANSWER.COM: Is a website designed by SallieMae to assist students and parents with financial aid information such as completing the FAFSA, a state resource search, free scholarship search, a monthly $1,000 scholarship giveaway, and Knowledge for College, a monthly e-newsletter. Register at http://www.collegeanswer.com/landing/knowledgeforcollege/index.html.

VISIT COLLEGE VIEW'S WEB EDITION ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB AT http://www.collegeview.com

COMMON KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (CKSF): Awards scholarships to students through Internet-based quiz competitions. The competitions require well-rounded, practical knowledge in various categories. American Heroes – U.S. Military Challenge, an overview of all branches of military, training, education, weapons and history, is one of the current competitions. For more information, go to www.cksf.org.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Offers multiple scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing. For more information, go to nsdarscholarships@dar.org, www.dar.org, or 202-879-3292. DEADLINES VARY.

DIMENSIONS IN EDUCATION TODAY (DIET) LIVE POETS SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY CONTEST: Is open to all high school students. Poems must be 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant, and not entered in any other concurrent contest. Only ONE poem per poet may be entered into each contest. Visit http://geocities.com/diet-lps/index.html for more information. Fall-Winter 2006 DEADLINE IS OCT. 31st. Spring-Summer 2007 DEADLINE IS MARCH 31st.

DISCOVER COLLEGES: Provides a free private college information service as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. Students can log onto www.discovercolleges.com to request information and automatically be entered in the scholarship drawing.

eCAMPUSTOURS: Includes information about scholarship resources, the application process and how to avoid scholarship scams. A free national scholarship search helps students scope out potential scholarships from an extensive scholarship database. Students can register online at www.eCampusTours.com to win on of ten $1,000 scholarships.

ELDER & LEEMAUR PUBLISHERS: Awards $10,000 in scholarships each calendar year. The average value of each scholarship is $1,000 and is given to students who demonstrate the ability to formulate a well-structured, convincing argument on topics of academic interest. Specific details regarding the four scholarship opportunities are available to be downloaded from their website at www.elpublishers.com/context/downloads.php. DEADLINES VARY FROM DEC. 1st TO SEPTEMBER 30th.

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY: Is offering scholarships to minority women, particularly African-American women who pursue degrees in computer science or information technology. Scholarships range from $4000 to $10,000 per year. For more information, go to Florida A&M’s website at http://www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=601.

FOUNTAINHEAD ESSAY CONTEST: This is the 23rd annual essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, with a $10,000 first prize cash award. Must be an 11 or 12th grader; essay no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length and must be typewritten and double-spaced. More information is available at www.aynrand.org/contests. Essay MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 25, 2009.

GEORGE AND MARY JOSEPHINE HAMMAN FOUNDATION: Offers fifty-five $12,000 scholarships to high school seniors, based on financial need and academic achievement. To obtain an application write to the Foundation at 3336 Richmond, Suite 310, Houston, Texas 77098 and include your full name and home address, high school you are attending and month/year of graduation. Applications can also be downloaded from their web site: www.HammanFoundation.org. The Foundation’s phone number is 713-522-9891. Completed applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00PM FEBRUARY 27th.

HARVARD TUITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $60,000. To find out more, visit Harvard’s financial aid website at http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school’s financial aid office at 617-495-1581.

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Which has provided financial aid to Hispanic-American students pursuing college degrees for almost 25 years, is accepting applications. Applications for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 will be available on the group’s web site at www.hsf.net. Forms are also available at college financial aid offices or by mailing a stamped, self-addressed business envelope to General Scholarship Program, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome St., Suite 1000, San Francisco, Calif. 94104. DEADLINES VARY.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE PROJECT 2009: Is a national essay contest for high school students to promote the study of the Holocaust. Students compete for scholarships from $1,000 up to $5,000. The essay should be no more than 1,200 words. For official rules and more information go to www.holocaust.hklaw.com or call toll free at 1-866-452-2737. ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 30th.

LINDA LORELLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Is offering $15,000 scholarships to sophomores and juniors who have a minimum 2.0 GPA, have valid financial need, and demonstrate ability to overcome unusual or difficult circumstances. Two essays, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, copy of most recent report card, and copy of parent’s most recently completed and filed federal income tax return are required. Applicants must plan to attend a college or university. Applications are available online at www.lindalorelle.org. POSTMARK DEADLINE IS FEB. 20th. Check out the College Preparatory Conference for high school students and their parents on Jan. 31st, 8:30am – 4 pm at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston 77001). Subjects covered will be how to choose a college, admissions process, financial aid, campus life & housing. Register online at www.lindalorelle.org.

MAJOR GENERAL JAMES URSANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Is administered by Army Emergency Relief for undergraduate study of dependent children of Army Soldiers who study at an undergraduate, technical or vocational institution. Scholarships are awarded based primarily on financial need, secondarily on academic achievements and individual accomplishments. For more information, and to apply online, go to www.aerhq.org. THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS MARCH 1st.

NATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP: Is available to 9-12 grade high school students in the U.S. interested in attending business school. This is a tournament style scholarship program in which participants vie for scholarship money based on taking a series of short multiple-choice quizzes at the CKSF web site. Scholarship amount is $500. For more details and quiz dates, visit
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/scholarship.htm. DEADLINE IS APRIL 1st.

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST: Is sponsored by The National Organization of The American Legion and is open to students who are citizens or lawful residents. Scholarship awards range from $1,500 - $18,000. The topic will be on some phase of the Constitution of the United States. For more information, go to www.legion.org and contact your local American Legion Post or State Headquarters. A listing of State Headquarters’ addresses and phone numbers can be found on the Legion web site.

NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Offers up to $150,000 for college expenses. Apply online at www.nrotc.navy.com or call 1-800-NAV-ROTC.

NELNET COLLEGE PLANNING: Awards three $1,000 scholarships from Sept. through February and two in March to college bound students in Texas. For a chance to win, login to www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning and click on Nelnet Scholarships.

POETRY.COM: Will award over 1,200 awards and prizes totaling over $100,000 to amateur poets in the coming months. Students should submit their entries online at http://www.poetry.com.

PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: Invites high school seniors who plan to attend a college/university in Fall 2007 to register online for a sweepstakes drawing for a $10,000 scholarship. Scholarship is good at participating private colleges/universities only. For more information, and to register, go to www.privatecolleges.com.

ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS: NAVY - call Chief Webster at 713-806-3142(Cell), the scholarship application is located online at https://www.NROTC.NAVY.MIL. ARMY - call Sgt. 1st Class Edwards at (281) 561-6328. AIR FORCE - call SS Jose Padilla at 281-495-8690. MARINES- call Sgt. David Orozco 281-293-9549. SEE PAGES IN THIS NEWSLETTER REGARDING ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS.

SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP: Is available to students seeking to improve their scholarship application package. Visit the website each week for a section involving a different topic and locate the dog tags. Each time you find a dog tag and complete the task, the better your chances of winning. Award is $1,000. Click here for more info.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS: This program provides financial assistance, without a service or financial obligation, to disadvantaged health professions. You are eligible to apply if you are a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; accepted at or enrolled in a participating health profession or nursing school as a full-time student; and are determined by your school’s Financial Aid Director to meet “financial need” and “disadvantaged background” criteria.

“Disadvantaged” background: (1) an environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, public health, allied health, clinical psychology, or nursing, or (2) the family’s annual income is below a level based on low-income thresholds according to family size. For more information, contact the Director of Student Financial Aid at the school where you intend to apply for admission.

SIGNET CLASSICS: Is hosting its twelfth annual “Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest,” in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school! Students enter by writing an essay on one of four topics posed for this year’s competition book, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Visit http://penguingroup.com/scessay for more information. POSTMARK DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2009.

SENATE BILL 940 has a created a program for graduating seniors to:

Provide services to support and encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged students pursuing a medical education.
Award undergraduate and medical school scholarships.
Provide for the admission of those students to satisfy both academic and nonacademic requirements to at least one participating medical school.
Students accepted to the program will receive:

For more information about the JAMP Program, please contact:

Write: Paul Hermesmeyer, JAMP Coordinator
Texas Medical and Dental Schools
Application Service
702 Colorado, Suite 6.400
Austin, Texas 78701

E-mail: jamp@utsystem.edu
Web site: www.utsystem.edu/jamp
Phone: (512) 499-4352

SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA TUITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Soka is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $60,000. To find out more, visit Soka’s website at www.soka.edu or contact Wendy Harder at 949-480-4081 (wwharder@soka.edu).

STEHPEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: “Showcase Saturday” will be Nov. 15 and again March 28. For further information, contact the SFA Office of Admissions at: (936) 468-2504 or through e-mail at admissions@sfasu.edu. http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/visitsfa/showcase.asp.

SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES: $1,000 scholarship for seniors plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. One winner will be picked every two weeks from Oct.-May. For complete details, and to apply online, go to www.offtocollege.info.

TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Offers up to full-ride scholarships for qualified seniors planning to attend Texas A&M University, Texas State University-San Marcos, University of Houston-Main Campus, or University of Texas. Student must be nominated by the institution. Applications for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are available only from the Offices of Financial Aid at the universities. For more information, go to www.terryfoundation.org. DEADLINES VARY PER UNIVERSITY.

TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY: The Pacesetter Award for College Excellence (PACE) is their premiere scholarship and is worth $12,000 per year. For more information on this scholarship call 1-800-771-8521 or email requests to admissions@tlu.edu. TLU’s Web site is www.tlu.edu.

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY: Is offering many freshman scholarships. An application will introduce you to a number of scholarships. Interviews, based upon your application, will be required this year. Applications are available online at www.txstate.edu.

TULANE UNIVERSITY: Tulane’s Deans' Honors Scholarship program provides approximately 50 full tuition scholarships. Typical recipient is in the top 5% of their class, possesses an A- or higher grade point average, has participated in honors or advanced placement courses, has demonstrated leadership abilities, and possesses outstanding standardized test scores. Those who receive DHS awards the winners had SAT scores between 1470 and 1579. Their Founders' and Distinguished Scholars programs provided more than 300 $10,000 grants for highly qualified students whom they were unable to offer a Deans' Honor Scholarship. Both programs are in addition to for 97-98 had an average SAT combined score of just under 1500. The middle 50% of their Tulane Scholarship program, which provided more than $8,500,000 of support, awarded on the basis of need, to the class entering this fall. Tulane's ROTC program is one of the most active in the nation. Current enrollment in Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps programs exceeds 350. Tulane provides room and board scholarships to most winners of ROTC scholarships. For more information, contact Richard Whiteside at 1-800-873-9283.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON: Check out “My Cougar Connection” for U of H scholarships! http://www.mycougarconnection.com/scholarships/

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS: In order to continue to recruit exceptional applicants, UST awards in excess of $4 million merit-based scholarships each year. For more information call Arthur Ortiz at 713-525-3500.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – DALLAS: Is looking for students who qualify for their “Eugene McDermott Scholars” program. Should be at or near the top of your senior class, have at least SAT score of 1400 or ACT score of 32, show leadership and community voluntarism and have broad and eclectic interests in science, literature and the arts. For more information, as well as application forms visit http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott.

WELLS FARGO’S COLLEGE STEPS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES: Allows seniors to be eligible to win a tuition prize of $1000. Any high school student can register with the CollegeSTEPS program and automatically receive electronic postcards detailing vital college preparatory information. Go to www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps.

WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST FOUNDATION: $2,000 scholarship awarded to two students from each state. Must be a junior or senior holding an elected student office and attending high school in the state of parents or guardians’ legal residence. For an application contact: United States Senate Youth Program, Rita A. Almon, Program Director, 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1212, San Francisco, CA. 94105-4504, or call 800-841-7048. Application deadline and requirements vary by state.

WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST: Stretch your imagination and submit an original work of science fiction or fantasy. Maximum 17,000 words in length. Open to those who have not professionally published a novel, short novel, more than one novelette, or more than three short stories. Prizes every three months: $1,000, $750, $500. Visit http://www.writersofthefuture.com. The Contest has four quarters beginning on Oct. 1, Jan. 1, April 1, and July 1. POSTMARK DEADLINES ARE MIDNIGHT OF THE LAST DAY OF EACH QUARTER.