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Scholarships

Do you have a creative student?  Any student 14 years and older attending prom in Spring 2008, is eligible to enter the Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest.  Create your prom outfits out of Duct Tape, wear them to your prom and submit a picture to win up to $3,000.00 cash award!  Visit                                                 for details.

Do you have a student who participated in a Junior Achievement class or program (even in middle school)?  JA of Wisconsin, Inc. offers over $32,000 in scholarships for the state of Wisconsin. Click here to contact  Junior Achievement for more information!

Do you have a student who loves to read?  The Ayn Rand Institute has awarded over $81,000.00 in prize money for essays written on her works by students from grade 9 up through college.  This is no chump change – first place receives up to $10,000.00 in cash!

9^th & 10^th Graders: Essay on Anthem  2009 Deadline: TBA

11^th & 12^th Graders: Essay on The Fountainhead  2009 Deadline: TBA

College Students: Essay on Atlas Shrugged  Deadline: Sept.17, 2008

For details, visit                                         and look for “Essay Contests” under Educational Programs.

Junior Achievement (this one is specifically for Wisconsin, but you can check with your local JA Office for local availability.)

Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom”

Ayn Rand Institute

I frequently come across interesting and lucrative scholarship opportunities.  Check back to see what new opportunity I’ve found!  Students can apply for many scholarships as early as their freshman and sophomore year — start accumulating FREE money for college as soon as you can!

The OXY Cash for College Sweepstakes is available to students in the United States. You must be between the ages of 13 and 19 and have a parent apply on your behalf. A random drawing could get you $5,000 - $25,000 in a 529 savings account!  Register online by 9/29/08.