Akademos/TextbookX.com
Scholarship Name: Akademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship
Description: TextbookX.com is a discount online bookstore, offering up to 90% off retail prices on more than 900,000 titles. Founded by Akademos, TextbookX.com is running its second annual scholarship essay contest. To win the grand prize of a $2,000 scholarship (or two runners-up prizes of $250 in book credits), current undergraduate students must answer an essay question (posted on the site) related to current events. Your essay must be no fewer than 250 words and may not exceed 750 words. All content must be original and must demonstrate a strong grasp of grammar rules. The essay must also reference at least one book that influenced the student’s answer and provide complete bibliographical information.
Award: $2,000
Awards per Year: 1
Award is Open to: Current undergraduate students
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: All essays must be submitted on the TextbookX.com website.
Joe Foss Institute
Scholarship Name: Joe Foss Veteran’s Day Scholarship Contest (Note 12/17/12 – This award may no longer be offered)
Description: Is your college budget about $5,000 short? Here’s a great opportunity for you to win that 5 grand, plus another $500 for your school. Submit an original essay of at least 1,5000 words on the topic, “Veteran’s Day: How I intend to Observe This Day.”
Award: $5,000
Awards per Year: 1
Award is Open to: The contest is open to junior and senior high school students currently studying in the United States
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: For details, please visit the Joe Foss Institute website.
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