Contests and Scholarships

For all contests, please first visit the website, whenever it is available. (The underlined gray names are "clickable.") If you have any other questions, please see Ms. Suri in the Social Studies Office (302).

St. John Fisher College American Studies Essay: High school juniors in New York State are asked to share their ideas of "What Does America Mean in the World Today?" Individual students can compose a song; write an essay, a poem, or a short story; create a work of art; take a photograph; or make a short film. Students must offer an in-depth analysis or insight into America's role in the world today by either celebrating or criticizing. All entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2006. See Ms. Suri or website for entry form and details.

Harry Singer Foundation Essay Contests 2005: The Harry Singer Foundation's purpose is to promote responsibility and involve people more fully in public policy and their communities. The Singer Foundation offers various contests during the academic year, including four essay contests this year. See website or Ms. Suri for details.

Freedom of Expression Contest: Students are to draw upon current events, history and personal experience, or reflect upon the importance of freedom of expression. Students may submit in either an essay of up to 500 words, poetry or spoken presentation of three pages or 5 minutes, or a poster up to 11" x 17" in size. Cash prizes available. Deadline May 7, 2005, see Ms. Suri for details.

New York County Lawyers Association's Annual Essay Contest: Write an essay on how you would improve school safety while protecting the individual rights of students if you were the prinicpal. Up to a prize of $500. Essays should be about 750-1000 words. Essays must be submitted no later than March 24, 2005. For more information, contact Honorable Richard Lee Price at (718) 590-3590, Debra Lesser at DLesser@nycboe.net, or see Ms. Suri for more information and submission.

Duane Reade Black History Month scholorship Contest: 500 word essay contest discussing favorite African American hero. Prizes include scholorships, grants, and computers. Visit website, call 212-494-8214, or see Ms. Suri in room 302 for details. Contest from 1/29/2005 to 2/28/2005.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Essay contest: For 350 years, NYC has been a haven for Jewish immigrants from around the world, a sanctuary where people in need can live safely, free from the fear that drove them to our shores. Write an essay about a theme related to immigration. It may be a personal experience, an interview with an immigrant, based on research, or it maybe a creative story. 300-500 words. Deadline February 28, 2005.

2005 Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay contest for HS students that is designed to ecourage and promote study of the Holocaust. Students compete for all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C., and scholarships up to $5,000. Go to www.holocaust.hklaw.com for more info. The deadline is April 15,2005.