The eNotes Blog Scholarship Spotlight November2015

Scholarship Spotlight November2015 Every month, we  select some of the best scholarships around and post them here on our blog. When you are ready to apply,  check out our tips on  How to Write a Scholarship Essay. Visit   Essay Lab if youre looking for a writing expert  to review and provide feedback your scholarship or college application essays! Young Writers Award Amount: 1st place $500, 2nd place $250 Eligibility:  Students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades during the current academic year may enter in one of the following categories: poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). All entries must be original work and sponsored by a high school teacher. Requirements:  You may  submit online  or by mail (mailed entries must be accompanied by a submission form, available from your English teacher or by  downloading here. They welcome entries from international students- in order to submit online, please enter N/A in place of the CEEB code for your high school. Due Date: November 1, 2015 To read more information directly,  click here! Create Real Impact Contest Amount: Up to $1,000 Eligibility:  Ã‚  Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years of age. Requirements:  Student must submit an original work (video, music, creative writing, or artwork) showcasing their idea for a solution to the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving. Due Date: November 5, 2015 To read more information directly,  click here! I AmScholarship Slam Amount: $1,000 Eligibility:  Scholarship is open to students 25 years of age or younger who are current or former high school students and will attend or is attending college within the United States or its territories. Requirements:  Applicant must submit a poem on â€Å"what makes you†¦ you?† Due Date: November 6, 2015 To read more information directly,  click here! Adopt a Veteran Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000 Eligibility:  Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens of all national backgrounds who are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school out of the country. Applicant must be in 11th or 12th grade. Requirements:  Applicant must find a military veteran they do not know, get to know them and then write an essay about the experience. Due Date: November 15, 2015 To read more information directly,  click here!