Writing Contest for Juniors and Seniors
November 25, 2008
Matters of Life & Death Writing Contest 2008-2009
Guidelines:
- Submit a typewritten essay or story in a 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced. The entry must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
- Provide a cover letter with the following information: Name, Address, phone number, email address, school’s name and grade level.
- This contest is open to California college-bound students in grades 11 and 12 during the 2008-2009 academic year.
- Entries must be mailed or emailed to Compassion & Choices of Northern California and postmarked by April 15, 2009. Please email your entries to admin@compassionandchoicesnca.org or mail them to:
Matters of Life and Death Writing Contest
Compassion & Choices of Northern California
3701 Sacramento Street, #439
San Francisco, CA 94118
Writing Prompts:
- Why should California legalize the right for terminally-ill patients to end their lives in a humane and dignified matter? You may want to reference Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act or Washington State’s newly passed Aid in Dying measure, to obtain a physician’s prescription to end life.
- How has your personal experience shaped your views on aid-in-dying? Did you, a family member, or a friend experience an illness that has since made you think about choice at the end of life?
- Put yourself in the place of one of the following “characters” in a scenario involving someone who is terminally-ill and considering aid-in-dying: the terminally-ill patient, a family member, a doctor, and/or a member of the clergy. Help us understand their viewpoints and what they take into consideration while facing this issue.
Prizes will be awarded: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for Honorable mention and will be judged on originality of thought.
eQuality Scholarships
November 24, 2008
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- be a resident of northern or central California but may study elsewhere (see map for specific counties);
- have completed or expect to complete high school or equivalent between 1 Jul 2004 and 30 Jun 2009;
- plan to attend or began attending an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) in the United States for the first time in 2009 (proof of enrollment will be required before scholarship funds are disbursed);
- have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community (applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible); and
- be available for an interview either by phone or in person on 29 Mar or 4 Apr 2009.
Selection Criteria
The criteria by which recipients will be selected include:
- Service to the LGBTQ community
- Leadership
- Hardship or special circumstances
- Academic achievement
Application:
2009 eQuality Scholarship application
Copies will also be available, beginning in November, from high school guidance counselors throughout northern and central California.
Completed applications should be mailed to:
- eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
- P.O. Box 191311
- San Francisco, CA 94119-1311
Deadline:
Applications, including transcripts and letter of recommendation, must be postmarked no later than February 21, 2009.
Write your way to money for college!
November 24, 2008
The 2008-2009 Kaplan/Newsweek “My Turn” Essay Competition will award ten winners with college scholarships of up to $5,000. What do you need to do? Submit a 500- to 1,000-word personal essay on a topic of your choice.
While your essay should reflect your personal experiences, please keep in mind that we may publish it if your essay is selected as a winner.
First Place wins $5,000
Second Place wins $2,000
Eight more students win $1,000
All winners also receive a free SAT/ACT classroom course.
All high school students are eligible and entries must be arrive no earlier than October 1st and must be received by February 1, 2009.
Enter by
Writing an essay (500-1,000 words) on a topic of your choice and:
- Completing the entry form and mailing it, along with 2 copies of your original essay to:
Kaplan/NEWSWEEK “My Turn” Essay Competition
1440 Broadway, 8th floor
New York, NY 10018
OR
- Submitting essay through the online entry form.
Please refer to official rules for complete details on the essay submission. If you want some essay-writing advice, see our tips on writing a personal essay.
Youth Community Police Academy
November 24, 2008
Now Accepting Applications from High School Students
Who: All San Francisco High School Students are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Students must maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0.)
What: The Youth Community Police Academy is a ten week program for all San Francisco high school students to learn about the San Francisco Police Department. The program covers emergency communication, first aid, crime scene investigation, arrest and control techniques and so much more. All courses are hands-on.
Where: San Francisco Law Enforcement Regional Training Facility
350 Amber Drive
San Francisco, CA 94132
When: Starting Tuesday, August 19, 2008 through Tuesday, October 21 2008. Classes will run for ten weeks from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm, every Tuesday Night.
Why: To learn, experience and understand some of what San Francisco police officer do.
Apply early, seating is limited to 30 students and is based on a first come first serve basis. Applications are online at http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/police/information/YCPA_Application.pdf
Parents are invited to attend the fifteen week Community Police Academy.
If you have any questions about either courses please contact Ms. Lula Magallon,
415-401-4720, or Officer Maria Oropeza, 415-401-4701, or email us at: sfpd_cpa@yahoo.com.
SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR Scholarship
November 20, 2008
2008- 2009 OFFICIAL RULES
Contest Period. The Contest begins on November 19, 2008 and ends on March 6, 2009. Nominations may be submitted beginning at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time on November 19, 2008 and must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2009.
Eligibility. Applicant Eligibility: Person being nominated (“Applicant”) must be a legal resident of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia, who, as of November 6, 2008, is enrolled as full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12, and who participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2008-2009 school year, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Applicants cannot be on suspension or other disciplinary program imposed by the school or school system at any time in the 2008-2009 school year. Applicants cannot have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime. Sponsors may, in their sole discretion, complete a background check of Applicant including civil, financial, driver-history, any drug or alcohol dependency or treatment, criminal arrests or convictions, or law suits – either settled or still pending. If selected as a potential winner, in order to avail himself/herself of the prize, Applicant must graduate at the end of the regular 2008-2009 school year and be enrolled as a full-time student matriculating at a State accredited college or university, approved by Sponsors, carrying a minimum of 12 credits for the 2009 Fall semester. Trade and vocational colleges are not eligible.
UCLA Alumni Association Merit-based Scholarships
November 19, 2008
Scholarships available for incoming UCLA freshman!
Freshman Alumni Scholarships:
- All California graduating high school seniors who apply to UCLA are eligible. The awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 each and are paid over four years.*
- Applicants should have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community service and employment. Applicants must be available for interviews in March if selected by the scholarship selection committee. You need not be affiliated with a UCLA graduate
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Alumni Scholarships
- This scholarship recognizes and supports students from historically underrepresented backgrounds (African-American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Mexican/Mexican-American/Latino) attending UCLA who add to the diversity of the UCLA underrepresented backgrounds who graduate from California High schools are eligible to apply. The awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 each and are paid over four years.* A separate application is required.
*Scholarship renewals are subject to the completion of a combination of 30 hours of volunteer service to UCLA and the UCLA Alumni Association each year for the second-, third- , and fourth-year payments.
To apply, visit UCLAAlumni.net/applyscholarships
For questions, call 310-825-0947
Deadline: Feb 18, 2009
Cabrillo Civic Clubs Scholarship
November 19, 2008
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc. is pleased to announce their Youth Scholarship Program for Seniors. If you are of Portuguese descent, and currently a Senior maintaining at minimum GPA of 3.5, we invite you to contact us to obtain information or an application. Completed applications will be accepted between January 1 and March 15, 2009.
Each year scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to several California students of Portuguese descent who have demonstrated scholastic ability, good character, and a sincere determination to secure an education.
The Cabrillo Civic Club of California, Inc. was founded in 1934 by Californians of Portuguese origin in honor of Portuguese navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and is dedicated to the civic progress of California.
For further information, or for an Application please contact:
Ms. Aracy M. Da Cruz
Chair, Scholarship Committee
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc. - # 1 of San Francisco
1519 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
Telephone: (415) 661-2788 Email: amarcyb@hotmail.com
Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program
November 13, 2008
The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) at Stanford University is a summer research program geared towards high school juniors and seniors. The program was formerly call the CCIS/ITI Summer Intern Program and in the summer of 2008, the program expanded to include the other four Institutes in the School of Medicine (Cancer Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Neuroscience and the Cardiovascular Institute). Students participate in an intensive 8 week research program that includes hands-on experimentation in some of the world’s greatest labs. They also attend many lectures, participate in safety training sessions and attend a field trip. The program ends with a wonderful poster session where Stanford community members can learn about the students’ projects.
A complete application consists of an application form, one letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher, two personal essays, high school transcript and if available, a copy of test scores (SAT/AP exams). They are accepting up to 50 students. There is no housing available and students must find their own transportation or living arrangements. There will be a $1,500 stipend given too all students accepted into the program.
The program is 8 weeks of research at Stanford University, June 15th - August 7th, 2009. The application deadline is February 2, 2009. You can submit your application up to 2 weeks before the applciation deadline. Check out the website for more information: simr.stanford.edu
CollegeZapps $5,000 Scholarship for High School Juniors and Seniors
November 13, 2008
- Open to 11th and 12th grade US high school students
- One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded
- Students must apply online and answer this question (in 250 words or less):
“In the college admissions process, there are many different requirements: the application, the letters of recommendation, the test scores, etc. CollegeZapps knows that many students worry most about the “essay” component. Students have told us they don’t know what to write about, or the essay prompts are too hard or tricky to answer. So now we’re giving you the chance to tell us what you think the very best college admission essay question would be. For a chance to win the CollegeZapps$5,000 Scholarship for High School Juniors and Seniors, make up the perfect college admission essay question, and then answer it.”
- Deadline to apply: December 31, 2008
- http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
2008 “Top Ten List” Scholarship
November 13, 2008
5 Students will be selected as $1,000 scholarship winners. Winners will be chosen based on the quality of their written responses to the prompt below:
“In 250 words or less, submit a “Top Ten List” of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime.”
All students, 13 years and older and who are legal residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply.
Go to www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx to complete the online application.
Deadline to apply is December 31, 2008.
