Write your own Truth Statement and win a $5,000 college scholarship! In Justina Chen Headley’s debut young adult novel, Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies), Patty Ho has never felt completely at home in her own half-Asian/half-white skin. As she puts it in her Truth Statement for her English class: TRUTH: I am Patricia Yi-Phen Ho. Patty to my friends; Patty-cake to the one aunt on my mother’s side who speaks to us; and Pattypus to my enemy, Steve Kosanko, a short, stocky bully who’s hated me since fourth grade. He’s right in a way. I may not look half duck-half beaver, but I don’t look wholly anything either. There are lots of “truths” that you discover throughout your life. And your own truths aren’t necessarily the same as anyone else’s truths. In 750 words or less, tell us about a truth you recently discovered about yourself. How has it influenced the way you see yourself, your family, your school, your community or the world? What you need to know * To enter, you must be between the ages of twelve and twenty-four. * Write an original, creative Truth Statement about a truth you recently discovered about yourself. * Your Truth Statement can be no longer than 750 words. * All entries must be sent by July 31, 2006 and received by August 7, 2006. To enter: Email entries to submissions@nothingbutthetruthnovel.com or hand write your name, home telephone number, mailing address, age, and your essay on 8-1/2" x 11" paper and mail with proper postage to Nothing but the Truth Essay Contest 11400 SE 6th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004 Official Entry Form: The entry form contains essential that must be completed, signed and included with your essay in order for you to be considered eligible. Click here to print the official entry form. Prizes: GRAND PRIZE: A $5,000 U.S. Saving Bond to be used for college expenses 1 FIRST PRIZE: A library of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (worth $250) 1 SECOND PRIZE:A library of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (worth $100) Winners: Winners will be notified by U.S. Mail, on or about September 15, 2006. Check this site for the list of winners. Visit Justina’s website to learn more about the book and the author.

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If you have information of other scholar- ships, please contact: Webmaster Scholarship Listing ALASKA CHAPTER 99s $300 - $1,000 Criteria: Must be a female resident of Alaska ALAMEDA COUNTY (CA) CHAPTER 99s $1,000 scholarship based on essay and need. Deadline: March Criteria: Female with at least FAA written examination completed CONTACT: Monica Reeves (510) 523-8884 AMELIA EARHART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Each year, The Ninety-Nines award several scholarships to qualified members for flight training (advanced and student) or courses in specialized branches of aviation. Criteria: The scholarships are open to members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Read all about the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships. AOPA ASF SCHOLARSHIP The Koch Corp. sponsors one AOPA Air Safety Foundation $1,500 award for a Kentucky resident in an accredited aviation program. Exxon Mobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties contributes four scholarships at $2,000 each (two for regular academic aviation and two specifically restricted to A&P students). CHARLOTTE HAMMOND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 Criteria: Imperial County, CA resident; student who has soloed and passed the written examination Deadline: November CONTACT: Mari Hurley COLORADO CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP A $500 scholarship is awarded yearly to a woman student pilot in the state of Colorado to complete her private license. CONTACT: See the Colorado chapter website (www.colorado99s.org) or contact Daneen Leideg for more information. CONNECTICUT CHAPTER $1000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Criteria: Female, residing or studying in the State of Connecticut, holding current medical certificate, and planning to make aviation a vocation, or an avocation that will contribute to The 99s mission of encouraging women to enter the world of aviation. Basic Requirements: Application, Essay, Letters of Recommendations Deadline: May 1 CONTACT: Beth Robinson at 860-354-9920, or by email at planejuliet@yahoo.com with questions or request for applications. COYOTE COUNTRY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS - $1,000 We are offering both the Pam Van Der Linden Memorial Scholarship and the Mary Santosuosso Aviation Scholarship. Both are $1,000 for advanced ratings and your application makes you eligible for both scholarships. Criteria: Female pilot training in Southern California area CONTACT: Beth Cobb at coyote99@hughes.net (760)723-1940 DODIE RIACH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1500 Criteria: The scholarship is open to both men and women for pilot education and training in northern New Jersey. Deadline: Applications are distributed in the fall each year to local airports in northern New Jersey. CONTACT: Lynn O'Donnell 973-983-1273 EAA Aviation Foundation offers Extensive Scholarship Programs CONTACT: EAA Aviation Foundation Dept., EAA Aviation Center, P.0. Box 3065, Oshkosh, WI 54903 (414) 426 4888 EASTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER 99s FOR 2006 1. The Billie M. Downing Honorary Scholarship for $1,000 2. The Karla Carroll Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 (both of these are open to men and women) 3. The William Bridge Scholarship for $1,000 (open to women with at least their private pilot rating). Deadline: January 31, 2006 Criteria: All scholarships require a New England connection - either a resident of one of the 6 N.E. states, or studying in one. For criteria and applications, send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to: Katharine Barr, 278 Elm Street, N. Reading, MA 01864. EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER 99s AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship award can be used for any aviation purpose. Criteria: Applicant must be female who resides, is employed, or attends school in the Greater Delaware Valley; must be at least 16 years old at the time of application. There is no upper age limit. Applicant must be available for a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee. Deadline: All parts of the completed application must be postmarked by April 30. CONTACT: Alice Wright - Scholarship Chairman 908-874-3117 FORT WORTH CHAPTER 99s Checkride Scholarship - offered 3 to 4 times a year - Reimbursement up to $250 for any checkride Criteria: must be a female resident of Fort Worth/Dallas Metro area and fill out scholarship application CONTACT: FortWorth99s.org INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF WOMEN AIRLINE PILOTS Varying grants and type rating awards Criteria: Minimum 500 hours CONTACT: International Society of Women Airline Pilots, Attn: Scholarship, 2250 Tropicana Avenue, Suite 19-395, Las Vegas, NV 89119-6541. LEROY W. HOMER JR. FOUNDATION In order to be considered for a 2006 scholarship, applications need to be online and submitted/postmarked by Tuesday, January 31, 2006. Applications postmarked after January 31, 2006, or applications with no postmark will be rejected. The Foundation Scholarship Committee will notify the selected scholarship recipients by May 1, 2006. LONG ISLAND CHAPTER 99s Full tuition to Dowling College School of Aviation's Summer Camp Camp is one week long, usually in July. Dowling College National Transportation Center (NAT) is located in Shirley, New York (on Long Island about 66 miles east of New York City.) Criteria: Girls only, must be going into 11th or 12th grade. For other requirements contact the Long Island Chapter Chair by June 1st of the year you want to attend. CONTACT: Long Island Chapter Chairman, currently M. Bozena Syska (516) 475-2746 or Dowling College School of Aviation: Toni Saul (516) 244-3300 AFTER May of the year you want to attend. MARIAN DELANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - EL CAJON VALLEY 99s - $750 Criteria: female who has passed the written examination and soloed in CA, NV, AZ, UT or HI. Scholarship awarded on the basis of a written essay and need. Deadline is January 28 CONTACT: Frankie Clemins (619) 449-0670 for an application MONTANA CHAPTER 99s - $200 Criteria: female student pilot, resident of Montana & be receiving her flight training in the state of Montana. CONTACT: Gail Sanchez-Eaton MONTEREY BAY CHAPTER 99s - $1,000 Two $1,000 scholarships are being offered for a student pilot and an advanced pilot Criteria: 18 years old woman and resident of Monterey or Santa Cruz County Application deadline is December 15 CONTACT: Gabrielle Adelman, Scholarship Committee MORRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER 99s - $500 Criteria: female pilot and Louisiana resident pursuing advanced ratings CONTACT: Susan Coco-Gensheimer Download the application: PDF MOUNT SHASTA 99s - $500 Full details & applications are available on their website. Deadline: 12/31/04 NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Full details & applications are available upon request by contacting Amy B. Koranda - Manager, Education & Training, National Air Transportation Association, 4226 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 845-9000 NEW ENGLAND SECTION 99s - $1,000 A scholarship memorializing New Hampshire aviatrix Shirley Mahn, who died in 1975 at the controls of her Piper Aztec. Deadline: January 31, 2006 Criteria: Requires a New England connection - either a resident of one of the 6 N.E. states, or studying in one. CONTACT: Send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to: Katharine Barr, 278 Elm Street, N. Reading, MA 01864. NEW JERSEY CHAPTER 99s - $500 Criteria: Female who has soloed or better Deadline: October 15 CONTACT: Diana Dade (732) 830-3323 OKLAHOMA CHAPTER 99s - $1,000 Criteria: female residing in Oklahoma CONTACT: Phylis Hensley PALOMAR CHAPTER 99s - $500 Criteria: San Diego area female pilot for Private, Advanced, or A&P training Due April 18, 2003 CONTACT: Gee Silberman - yepifly2@yahoo.com PHOENIX CHAPTER 99s Two $1500 annual scholarships for female student pilots. Arizona residency required. Details and application are on the Phoenix website. E-mail your questions to: phoenix99s@yahoo.com SAN DIEGO 99s SCHOLARSHIP The quarterly $1,000 awards may be used to help fund Private Pilot training for any FWP member of The Ninety Nines, OR if a certificated pilot applicant, may be used to fund training for the Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, or any Flight Instructor certificate. Criteria: Applicant must be a San Diego County resident, meet the requirements for the specified scholarship, and submit the completed application package. See link: http://www.sws99s.org/section/scholarships.html Deadlines for student pilot applications are: 3/31 & 9/30. Deadlines for advanced rating applications are: 6/30 & 12/31. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY 99s CAREER SCHOLARSHIP - $3,000 Three scholarships available to men and women who want to pursue careers in Aviation. Criteria: 21 years of age, US CITIZEN and resident of the greater Los Angeles area For information send SASE to: SFV 99s CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS, P.O. Box 8160, Van Nuys, CA 91409 (818) 989 0081 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY 99s FUTURE WOMEN PILOTS ASSISTANCE AWARDS Designed to assist women in obtaining Private Pilot Certificates and can be as much as $400 Criteria: 18 years old and must reside in the greater Los Angeles Area For information send SASE to: FUTURE WOMEN PILOT PROGRAM, P.O. Box 7142, Van Nuys, CA 91409 (818) 989 0081 SANTA BARBARA 99s: JOAN STEINBERGER AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP (up to $2500) One for a student pilot and one for a certificated pilot to complete an advanced rating. Sometimes scholarships might be divided between candidates. Criteria: Open to Southwest Section 99s and Future Women Pilots Application deadline, information, and contact available on the Southwest Section website at: http://www.sws99s.org/section/scholarships.html SANTA ROSA 99s SCHOLARSHIP - $3000 Funds to be used for academic tuition, fees for technical school or flight training. Criteria: 17 years old, female, private pilot, current medical and flight review. Must live within 150 miles of Charles M. Schulz, Sonoma County Airport (STS) and be working toward a career in aviation. Application deadline is May 1st CONTACT: Loreen Whirley (707) 579-9389 or Santa Rosa 99s at sr99s@sonic.net SCIOTO VALLEY (OHIO) CHAPTER 99s Criteria: female Ohio resident pursuing advanced ratings CONTACT: Jane McIntire TWEET COLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: female resident of Hawaii, college graduate or currently attending college, able to pass an FAA 1st class physical. CONTACT: Lois Luehring (808) 537 4702 VENTURA COUNTY 99s FUTURE WOMEN PILOTS' SCHOLARSHIP The chapter offers financial assistance of up to $1,500 each, to be awarded to women student pilots--one (or more) awarded in the winter and one (or more) in summer. Criteria: Applicant must be a female student pilot, resident of the greater Ventura County area, and working towards her Private Pilot's Certificate. DEADLINE: Summer award deadline is June 1, Winter award deadline is November 15 CONTACT: Kitty Alegre, Scholarship Chair at happymdr@aol.com or Lori Garland at lorigp@aol.com for information and scholarship package. Also visit www.VC99s.org WALKER-BLACKWELL SCHOLARSHIP - FLORIDA SPACEPORT 99s - $1,000 Criteria: Female pursuing higher rating Deadline: May 31 CONTACT: Florida Spaceport 99s WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL Scholarship Information WOMEN IN CORPORATE AVIATION Scholarship Information WESTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER 99s (Seattle and surrounding area)SCHOLARSHIP - $300 Criteria: female student pilot with a solo endorsement. Deadline is April 30 and will be awarded on May 15 at our regular meeting. We don't know at this time if this will be an annual scholarship. CONTACT: Marilyn Moody WHIRLY GIRLS - International Women Helicopter Pilots The Whirly Girls offer scholarships each year. Go to top of listing | Back to Awards Return to Ninety-Nines Homepage The Ninety-Nines, Inc. ©1996-2006 All Rights Reserved Webmaster@ninety-nines.org

I am a graduate student. Can I apply? All levels of education can apply for funds whether you are a high-school student getting ready for your first year in college or you are writing your second PhD thesis. Who qualifies for a Point Scholarship? Review the current Point Scholars’ biographies to get a good idea of what we are looking for in our scholars. You do not need straight A's to apply but we are looking for individuals who have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and want to make a difference in the world. All applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation including, academic accomplishments, financial, emotional and social need, extracurricular activities, personal circumstances and goals for the future. What expenses does the Scholarship cover and how much money can I get? The Point Scholarship covers a variety of expenses including tuition, books, room and board and living expenses. The Point Foundation estimates that a college education costs between $8,000 and $40,000 per year, depending on which school is attended. Some Scholars may only need money to cover living expenses or books while others may need all expenses covered. The Board of Trustees makes every attempt to help each Point Scholar as much as possible considering the number of Scholars selected and the funds available. Does TPF provide scholarships to residents of foreign countries? The application process is open to all regardless of citizenship. However, all scholars must attend an accredited college or university in the United States. How can I apply for the upcoming school year? For the upcoming school year we will have an online application process. Please check the website after JANUARY 1 for the new online application. What are my chances of being selected as a Point Scholar? Without any paid advertising and a website up only three months we received over 300 applications for the 2002-2003 School Year. Of those applicants, 25 were selected as semi-finalists, 10 were selected as finalists and interviewed by the Trustees, and 8 were selected as Point Scholars. In 2005, we received over 600 completed applications for the 2005-2006 school year. Of those applicants, 20 students were selected as Point Scholars. The applicant pool is stellar from all points of view so competition is high. We expect to receive hundreds additional applications each successive year. Can application deadlines change? No. What are the application deadlines? Applications must be submitted by MARCH 1. Finalists will be provided transportation to a Point Foundation meeting to be interviewed by the Board of Trustees and a decision will be made by MAY 15. Location will be determined. I'd like to apply for a scholarship for the year after this one. When will that be possible? You may only apply for the upcoming school year starting JANUARY 1. What if I don't have regular access to the Internet? Can I send in a paper application? All applications must be made online. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have an e-mail address to facilitate quick, efficient communication. Free e-mail addresses can be easily obtained on the internet at websites such as Yahoo and Hotmail. I am an applicant and have not heard from TPF. Will you please let me know if you have received my application? You will only hear from us if you are selected as a semi-finalist. With the new online application, the system automatically makes sure your application is complete and verifies it has been successfully submitted to TPF. How can I get more information about The Point Foundation? All available information about TPF is on the website. If you have a specific question for us, we would be happy to answer you via e-mail but please make sure you review all information on the website before contacting The Point Foundation. Do I have to be LGBT to apply? You do not have to be LGBT to apply but you should have a history of leadership in the LGBT community and plan to be a LGBT leader in the future. What do I have to do once I am selected as a Point Scholar? We will give you a Contract of Excellence (COE) to sign and return to us before you receive any funds. The COE is an agreement between you and TPF stating that you will keep at least a 3.5 GPA in college, will support TPF's vision, be willing to speak publicly at TPF events, provide TPF with official transcripts, remain in contact with TPF Trustees and do an individual project with the LGBT community. Do I have to be openly gay or transgender with my family to qualify for a scholarship? Getting a scholarship would help me to be financially independent, thus enabling me to be open with my family. I want to tell them, but it would jeopardize the financial support I get from them. No, you don't have to be "out" to apply. Remember that one of the major components we will evaluate is your leadership history, abilities and dedication to the LGBT community. If selected as a Point Scholar you will be required to submit your photo for our website. If I apply once and am not selected as a Point Scholar, can I reapply? Yes, you can reapply. When I reapply, can I just use my old application? No. We refine our application every year to make the application process more efficient and informative for applicants and the Selection Committee. Whom do I contact? We strongly prefer and recommend e-mail communications. Contact us at info@thepointfoundation.org, call 866-33-POINT, fax 866-39-POINT or mail Post Office Box 565, Genoa, NV 89411. FedEx and UPS will not be accepted. U.S. Postal Mail is the most inefficient way to communicate with us. Please help remain an efficient organization that spends most of its money on Scholarships rather than administration. When will I find out if I get the scholarship? The Point Foundation will contact you after the deadline only if you are selected as a semi-finalist. If you don't hear from us then you know you were not selected as a semi-finalist. If you send in printed materials to The Point Foundation, we will not confirm receipt of your application materials so we recommend you use a delivery confirmation and tracking system such as USPS registered mail so you know your materials arrived safely. I'm not sure that I would qualify (or identify) as disadvantaged, but I am fairly confident that I have many of the other strengths mentioned (history of leadership, dedication to a field). How much is eligibility determined by disadvantage? Short Answer: You should apply. Long Answer: Our selection committee weighs all the issues we outline on the website. Need, leadership, merit, professional and personal goals are all weighed. Is any one issue over-weighted relative to the others? I don't think so. We want to help those who have need but also have a proven track record of leadership and scholastic achievement. Will I need to send in any supplemental financial information regarding my and my family's ability to pay for my education? You will not need to send in any supplemental financial information unless you are chosen as a semi-finalist. Applicants chosen as semi-finalists will need to submit a completed and signed copy of either a paper or electronic FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. This governmental document (available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and in most high school guidance offices) is required by colleges and universities to determine eligibility for need-based financial assistance. Falsifying information on the FAFSA carries a criminal penalty. Please fill out the form thoroughly and accurately. Do I have to pay this money back? No. The Point Foundation Scholarship is not a loan. Are scholarships restricted by geographic region (i.e., San Francisco Bay Area only), or are they national? The Point Foundation is a national organization and there are no geographical restrictions or preferences. Can I fax my application? No. All applications must be submitted online, and faxed copies are not accepted. What if my Professor won't have my letter of recommendation done just before the application deadline? All applications and accompanying materials must be completed by the deadline. It is your responsibility to follow up with the professor or educational institution. Are standardized test scores required? Yes, standardized test scores are required. If you are applying for a scholarship to an undergraduate institution, please indicate your SAT and/or ACT scores on the on-line application. You will see that the application accommodates both the old and new SAT score formats. If you are applying to a graduate institution, please indicate the test scores required by the institution (e.g. GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) on the on-line application. Please note that if you are chosen as a semi-finalist, we may ask you to verify your test scores through documentation. I took my standardized test so long ago that I can't remember the scores. What do I do? You should be able to access your undergraduate test scores from either your high school counseling office or from the appropriate testing agency. Graduate and professional school exams can be obtained from the testing agency. Can I still apply for a scholarship if I have not taken the appropriate standardized tests? While you may still apply and your application will still be reviewed, we are unable to guarantee full consideration to applicants without test scores. If you find yourself in this circumstance, make sure to tell us why in the space indicated on the application. What happens if I forget my password and username? Go to the login page and follow instructions. Will you let me know if I successfully submitted my application? If you get a PIN after submitting your application you have successfully submitted your application. Will you let me know if you received my Additional Materials? No. If you want confirmation of delivery you should send the materials to U.S. Post Office Box 565, Genoa, NV 89411 certified mail. Can I send in my Additional Materials before I submit my application? No. You must submit your application and receive a PIN before sending in any materials. Is it advantageous to submit my application and materials early? Absolutely. The more time we have to review your application the better we get to know you and your special circumstances.

The Annual Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship of $3000 is designed to assist a student attending an accredited college or university who wishes to pursue the academic study of the science of parapsychology. Applicants must demonstrate a previous interest in parapsychology by including a sample of writings on the subject with the application form. Letters of reference are also required from three individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s work and/or studies in parapsychology. The deadline for receipt of the completed application is July 15th. Only the chosen awardee is notified by August lst. Applications and collateral material may be submitted via post, fax or as MS Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments to an email directed to the email address above. For the first time in its history, the Parapsychology Foundation is granting two concurrent Eileen J. Garrett Scholarships in 2005. The scholarship winners are doctoral student Itai Ivtzan of the Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths College in London and doctoral student Richard Knowles of the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, California. Click on "About the Scholarship" above for more information on the 2005 Garrett recipients.

This fellowship is made possible by Linden Lab®, the creators of Second Life®, to provide a young artist with a chance to be free for a semester or summer to explore the use of the digital world of Second Life as an artistic medium. In doing so, we hope that we will see Second Life used to even greater potential in the expressive arts to the benefit of both the Second Life culture and the broader world of art. The fellowship will be made available to an undergraduate or graduate student in the visual and performing arts (including music, film, video, new media arts, and architecture) who has shown through his or her work a commitment and talent in innovating using digital media. The fellowship is not intended to support study, but to allow a student the free time to fully explore the potential of Second Life as a creative medium. All projects must be completed within a semester and/or summer, make use of Second Life tools and capabilities, and be available for view or exhibit within Second Life.

Introduced in 1990, The Collegiate Inventors Competition has rewarded and encouraged hundreds of students to share their inventive ideas with the world. It promotes exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors and provides a window on the future technologies from which society will benefit in the future. AWARDS Up to 15 finalists will win an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. in October 2006 to participate in a final round of judging and in the awards dinner and presentation. One Undergraduate winner or team will receive $10,000 and one Graduate winner or team will receive a $15,000 cash prize. One Grand Prize winner or team will receive $25,000. Academic advisors of the winning entries will receive $3,000 each. JUDGING The committee of judges represents the fields of mathematics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, information technology, and medicine. Entries are judged on the originality and inventiveness of the new idea, process, or technology. The entry must be complete, workable, and well articulated. Entries are also judged on their potential value to society (socially, environmentally, and economically), and on the scope of use. The judges' decisions are final. ELIGIBILITY Students must be enrolled (or have been enrolled) full-time in any college or university at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted. In the case of a team (maximum of four students), at least one member of the team must meet the full-time eligibility criteria. The other team members must have been enrolled on a part-time basis (at a minimum) sometime during the 24-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted.

What: Scholarships are designed to further international understanding, with Rotary Scholars acting as "ambassadors of goodwill" representing the U.S. in foreign countries. Students may apply for one of three scholarship types: * Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship - 1 year of study in any field in virtually any foreign country. This is the traditional length of study for UCI students. * Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship - 1-3 years of study in any field in virtually any foreign country. * Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship - 3-6 months of intensive language study in one of 11 languages (whenever possible, scholars reside with host families). Who is eligible: Undergraduates who will have completed two years of university work before starting the scholarship are eligible. Candidates may apply for any country in which there are Rotary Clubs. U.S. citizenship is not required; however, foreign students must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary Clubs to be eligible. In 2006, non-eligible countries were: Bhutan, China, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Libya, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nauru, North Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen. U.S. students may not apply to travel to these countries, and citizens from these countries may not apply for the scholarship. Applicants may be from any field of study. Generally applicants must study in a country where they have not previously lived or studied, and must be proficient in that country's language. They may not be a Rotarian or a descendent or spouse of one. Selection Procedure: Candidates submit an application to the Rotary Club in their home town or to the local Newport/Irvine Rotary Club. Rotary International's website lists contacts for clubs in other areas. Application deadlines vary by club and are due between March and July, depending upon the wishes of the local club. The Newport/Irvine Rotary Club's deadline is May 1. Typically, the Newport/Irvine Rotary Club sends three candidates to the Orange County District level, selected from 15 or so qualified applicants. The District generally receives 30 nominations from all local clubs and selects 5-10 to receive the Scholarships. Interviews take place at the club and district levels. Not all scholarships are offered by all clubs. Winners will be announced in mid to late June.

THE FOUNTAINHEAD For 11th and 12th Graders Entry Deadline: April 25, 2006 FIRST PRIZE: $10,000 5 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000 10 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000 45 FINALISTS: $100 175 SEMIFINALISTS: $50 THE FOUNTAINHEAD--TOPICS Select ONE of the following three topics: 1. Explain the relationship between Peter Keating and Ellsworth Toohey. Does either character need the other? If so, in what way(s)? How does their relationship differ from that between Howard Roark and his friends. How do these issues relate to the theme of The Fountainhead? 2. For each of the following passages from The Fountainhead, explain its meaning in the story and its wider significance. a. Dominique Francon (about Ellsworth Toohey): “I admire him. He's so complete. You don't meet perfection often in this world one way or the other, do you? And he's just that. Sheer perfection in his own way. Everyone else is so unfinished, broken up into so many different pieces that don't fit together. But not Toohey. He's a monolith. Sometimes, when I feel bitter against the world, I find consolation in thinking that it's all right, that I'll be avenged, that the world will get what's coming to it—because there's Ellsworth Toohey.” Peter Keating: “What do you want to be avenged for?” (Part I, Chapter 10) b. Howard Roark: “What tension? I feel completely natural only when I'm working.” Austin Heller: “That's it. You're completely natural only when you're one inch from bursting into pieces. What in hell are you really made of, Howard? After all, it's only a building. It's not the combination of holy sacrament, Indian torture and sexual ecstasy that you seem to make of it.” Howard Roark: “Isn't it?” (Part II, Chapter 6 c. Howard Roark (to the judge): “The defense rests.” (Part II, Chapter 12) 3. Explain the similarities and differences between the characters of Dominique Francon, Steven Mallory and Gail Wynand. How does each’s view of life and its possibilities differ from Howard Roark’s? How does this issue relate to the theme of the novel? THE FOUNTAINHEAD--JUDGING Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of The Fountainhead. THE FOUNTAINHEAD--RULES Entrant must be in the eleventh or twelfth grade. To avoid disqualification, a stapled cover sheet MUST include: your name and address; your e-mail address (if available); the name and address of your high school; topic selected (#1, 2 or 3 from list above); your current grade level and (optional) the name of the teacher who assigned the essay, if you are completing it for classroom credit. Essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, and must be typewritten and double-spaced. One entry per student, please. Essay must be solely the work of the entrant. Essay must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2006.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: There are a number of scholarships available for university students. Half of the available awards will go towards entrance scholarships, while the remainder will be given to current undergraduate students. Field of study will have no bearing on scholarship allocation. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted. NOTES: Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships: (UPLOAD MY ESSAY NOW AND ENTER ME INTO THE SCHOLARSHIP) DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2006 Award Amount: up to $10,000 available Submit Essay To: www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php Topic #1: There are several countries that are currently involved in developing nuclear capabilities. It seems that the major powers of the world have very little control over nuclear proliferation. All things considered, which country do you feel poses the largest threat to North America? Topic #2: Do you believe that government should help fund embryonic stem cell research? Topic #3: Given the astronomical increases in home prices over the past couple of years, what do you believe is the likelihood of the bubble bursting within the next two years? Topic #4: Discuss the merits of this statement: “Violence on television is the leading cause of crime committed by today’s youth!”