National Peace essay Contest- Deadline February 1  Students in 9th through 12th grade.  Requires an essay.  Visit http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html

 

The Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars- Deadline February 15  Open to students of Hispanic Heritage.  Must be planning to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or math.  Visit http://www.alliancescholars.org/applications/

 

BestBuy@15 Scholarship Program- Deadline February 16  Become an @15 member on http://www.at15.com to access the scholarship online application form

 

The Gail Goodell Folsom Memorial Scholarship- Deadline March 15  Write autobiographical state or personal letter.  Current transcript.  Letter of recommendation.  Plans to pursue a career as a legal support professional.  Visit http://www.nalsofarizona.org/scholarship.html 

 

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Scholarships- Deadline April 1  Must be active, full member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year,.  Must have at least 2.5 GPA.  Visit http://archives.umc.org/frames.asp?url=http%3A//www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html

 

Holocaust Remembrance Project Scholarship- Deadline April 15  Students under the age of 19 must submit an essay.  Visit http://holocaust.hklaw.com

 

Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award-  Deadline July 1  Must submit a poem that explores and illuminates positive visions of peace and the human spirit.  Visit http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmkcontest/index.htm

 

Chicanopedia Scholarship Essay Contest-  Deadline August 31, 2012  Submit an essay over your favorite Mexican-American role model.  visit http://www.chicanopedia.org/

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Award-  Deadline November 1, 2012  Parent or guardian must be a legal voting resident.  Students must show participation in volunteer activity.  Visit http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/16676

 

Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship Program-  Visit website for deadline.  Submit sample work, resume, essay in Spanish, recommendation, transcript, financial need statement, parents' W-2 and application.  Demonstrate interest in a journalism career.  Visit http://www.mahj.org/

 

Migrant Farmworker Scholarship- Visit website for deadline.  Recent history of movement for agricultural employment. Scholastic achievement and financial need.  Visit http://www.migrant.net

 

Poetry Contest- Deadline: Ongoing  No specific topic required.  Visit www.poetry.com

 

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards-  Deadline:  Ongoing  Awards are available in 10 writing categories and 16 art categories.  Visit http://www.artandwriting.org/

 

Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community-  Deadline: Check website  Check website for complete details.   Visit http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/