The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest was launched in 1988
The Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. The ultimate eligibility criteria, however, is defined with the word “amateur” - in other words, the artist has not been paid for his artwork.
Each entrant may submit only one set of illustrations in each Contest quarter. The entry must be original to the entrant and previously unpublished. Plagiarism, infringement of the rights of others, or other violations of the Contest rules will result in disqualification. Winners in previous quarters are not eligible to make further entries.
The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination. Use of gray scale in illustrations and mixed media, computer generated art, the use of photography in the illustrations, are accepted. Each illustration must represent a subject different from the other two.
There will be three co-winners in each quarter. Each winner will receive an outright cash grant of U.S. $500 and a trophy. Winners will also receive eligibility to compete for the annual Grand Prize of an additional cash grant of $5,000 together with the annual Grand Prize trophy.
The Contest shall contain four quarters each year, running October 1- December 31, January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, and July 1- September 30. To be eligible for a quarter, the entry must be postmarked on - or before - the last day of the quarter.
For more information on the contest or how to enter, visit the website.
Monday, April 14, 2008
L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest
The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest is an ongoing competition designed to discover new and amateur writers of science fiction and fantasy.
All entries must be original works, in English. Plagiarism, which includes the use of third-party poetry, song lyrics, characters or another person's universe, without written permission will result in disqualification. Excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges, will result in disqualification. Entries may not have been previously published in professional media.
To be eligible, entries must be works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length. We regret we cannot consider poetry, or works intended for children.
The Contest is open only to those who have not had professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits.
There shall be three cash prizes in each quarter: a First Prize of $1,000, a Second Prize of $750, and a Third Prize of $500, in U.S. dollars or the recipient's locally equivalent amount. In addition, at the end of the year the four First Place winners will have their entries rejudged, and a Grand Prize winner shall be determined and receive an additional $5,000. All winners will also receive trophies or certificates.
The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30. To be eligible for judging in its quarter, an entry must be postmarked no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.
For more information on the contest and how to enter, visit the website.
All entries must be original works, in English. Plagiarism, which includes the use of third-party poetry, song lyrics, characters or another person's universe, without written permission will result in disqualification. Excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges, will result in disqualification. Entries may not have been previously published in professional media.
To be eligible, entries must be works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length. We regret we cannot consider poetry, or works intended for children.
The Contest is open only to those who have not had professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits.
There shall be three cash prizes in each quarter: a First Prize of $1,000, a Second Prize of $750, and a Third Prize of $500, in U.S. dollars or the recipient's locally equivalent amount. In addition, at the end of the year the four First Place winners will have their entries rejudged, and a Grand Prize winner shall be determined and receive an additional $5,000. All winners will also receive trophies or certificates.
The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30. To be eligible for judging in its quarter, an entry must be postmarked no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.
For more information on the contest and how to enter, visit the website.
Little People of America Scholarship
Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. They are the only dwarfism support organization that includes all 200+ forms of dwarfism.
Scholarship information and applications, including letters of recommendation, are available online from early January and due by mid-April in the year prior to the school year you are planning on attending college. For example, if your intent is to attend college starting in Fall of 2010, then you would need to apply by April of 2010.
Scholarships are given, in order of preference to:
• members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism
• immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA
• people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA
LPA scholarship awards shall be limited to two awards for undergraduate studies and one for graduate studies, effective beginning the 2010-2011 school year.
For more information on the LPA Scholarship, please visit their website.
Scholarship information and applications, including letters of recommendation, are available online from early January and due by mid-April in the year prior to the school year you are planning on attending college. For example, if your intent is to attend college starting in Fall of 2010, then you would need to apply by April of 2010.
Scholarships are given, in order of preference to:
• members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism
• immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA
• people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA
LPA scholarship awards shall be limited to two awards for undergraduate studies and one for graduate studies, effective beginning the 2010-2011 school year.
For more information on the LPA Scholarship, please visit their website.
Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship
Each year more than 840 deserving caddies attend college on tuition and housing grants from the Evans Scholars Foundation. To qualify, caddies must be nominated by their club and meet four requirements:
* Strong caddie record: Candidates must have caddied, successfully and regularly, for a minimum of two years and also expected to caddie and/or work at their sponsoring club during the summer when they apply for the scholarship.
* Excellent academics: Candidates must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses and are required to take the ACT.
* Demonstrated financial need: Candidates must clearly establish their need for financial assistance.
* Outstanding character: Candidates must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership.
All candidates who satisfy the above requirements then compete for the limited number of Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships awarded annually. More than 200 new Scholars are chosen annually.
The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a one-year grant which covers tuition and housing (when applicable) and may be renewed for up to four years at the Foundation’s option.
All recipients of Evans Scholarships are required to live on the campus of the university they attend.
If you reside in a state with more than one Evans Scholarship university you are required to apply to both (or a minimum of two of the universities listed). Qualifying universities in Indiana are Indiana University in Bloomington, and Purdue University in West Lafayette.
Applications are accepted after August 15 following the junior year in high school. Preference will be given to applications postmarked by September 30.
For ore information on how to apply or for other eligible states, please visit the website.
* Strong caddie record: Candidates must have caddied, successfully and regularly, for a minimum of two years and also expected to caddie and/or work at their sponsoring club during the summer when they apply for the scholarship.
* Excellent academics: Candidates must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses and are required to take the ACT.
* Demonstrated financial need: Candidates must clearly establish their need for financial assistance.
* Outstanding character: Candidates must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership.
All candidates who satisfy the above requirements then compete for the limited number of Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships awarded annually. More than 200 new Scholars are chosen annually.
The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a one-year grant which covers tuition and housing (when applicable) and may be renewed for up to four years at the Foundation’s option.
All recipients of Evans Scholarships are required to live on the campus of the university they attend.
If you reside in a state with more than one Evans Scholarship university you are required to apply to both (or a minimum of two of the universities listed). Qualifying universities in Indiana are Indiana University in Bloomington, and Purdue University in West Lafayette.
Applications are accepted after August 15 following the junior year in high school. Preference will be given to applications postmarked by September 30.
For ore information on how to apply or for other eligible states, please visit the website.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $5,000 in college scholarship money to two graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl.
Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring 2011. Deadline is February 20, 2011. We will accept applications postmarked on or before February 20, 2011. Early submission is encouraged.
Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only).
Please click here to download a PDF of the application. However, applicants are not required to use an application form. A neatly typed document containing the information from the website will also be accepted as a valid application.
Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring 2011. Deadline is February 20, 2011. We will accept applications postmarked on or before February 20, 2011. Early submission is encouraged.
Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only).
Please click here to download a PDF of the application. However, applicants are not required to use an application form. A neatly typed document containing the information from the website will also be accepted as a valid application.
Tall Clubs International Scholarships
Annually, at TCI Convention, TCI awards student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following Fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men.
TCI has forms that are downloadable by any Club member. The TCI Foundation then determines from these submitted candidates, who the scholarship award winner(s) are. The winner(s) are announced to the Clubs involved so they may make the scholarship presentations.
If you are interested in applying for a TCI Scholarship Award, you must contact a TCI Member Club closest to you for sponsorship. Even if they do not have an active Student Scholarship campaign, they may simply appoint you as their candidate.
To locate a TCI Club near you, visit the website.
TCI has forms that are downloadable by any Club member. The TCI Foundation then determines from these submitted candidates, who the scholarship award winner(s) are. The winner(s) are announced to the Clubs involved so they may make the scholarship presentations.
If you are interested in applying for a TCI Scholarship Award, you must contact a TCI Member Club closest to you for sponsorship. Even if they do not have an active Student Scholarship campaign, they may simply appoint you as their candidate.
To locate a TCI Club near you, visit the website.
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