The Lincoln Forum
Scholarship Name: Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest
Description: Does the U.S. President who presided over the Civil War still have relevance for American society of today? If you have an opinion to share, you could win $1,000. In 1,500 – 5,000 words, expound on the following question: “What relevance, if any, does Lincoln’s life and accomplishments have to the challenges faced by today’s generation?” First prize is $1,000; second prize is $500 and third prize is $250.
Award: $1,000
Awards per Year: $250 – $1,000
Award is Open to: To be eligible, you must have been enrolled in an American college or university
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Visit the Lincoln Forum website for more information about the essay contest.
OP Loftbed Company
Scholarship Name: The OP Loftbed Scholarship Award
Description: The OP Loftbed Company is awarding a $500 scholarship to the student who answers their questions best. Unlike many other scholarships, OP doesn’t discriminate based on your GPA, involvement in the community, or even your writing skills. They just want to read original, creative answers to the following questions:
- What personal characteristics are most important to you in a Presidential candidate and why?
- Some psychologists say all families are dysfunction to a degree. What makes your family dysfunctional?
- If you could be a living advertisement for any product or company, what product or company would you choose?
- Nike has “Just Do It.” Larry the Cable Guys has, “Git-R-Done!” What is your life motto?
Sounds like fun, right?
Award: $500
Awards per Year: 1
Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Check out the OP Loftbed website for more information about the scholarship.
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