STAR/PAL is a San Diego nonprofit organization providing free youth programs and positive interaction with committed volunteers that include law enforcement officers, firefighters, local athletes and community partners. STAR/PAL understands the importance of positive role models in young adult's lives and they'd like to know, "Who is Your Hero?" Submit a photo with a description, blog (with pics if you like) or video featuring the person in your life you consider a hero. Share your story and pay it forward! You could make a difference. Rewards: * Grand Prize: One winner, selected by STAR/PAL from the top 250 entries with the highest score, will have a donation of $500 made in their name to STAR/PAL. Plus, the winner will receive a $500 scholarship or cash and some cool San Diego Police and Fire Department swag! * Runner-Up: One winner, selected by STAR/PAL from the top 250 entries with the highest score, will win a $200 scholarship or cash. * Most Viral: One winner, selected by STAR/PAL from the top 250 Most Viral entries, will win a $200 scholarship or cash. Learn about Most Viral. * Voter/Reviewer Sweepstakes: One winner, who votes or writes a quality review, will be selected randomly from all eligible entries to win a Brickfish swag bag.

The AdmissionScholarship.com Scholarship Program is a program that awards (2) $1,500 scholarships per year to students who are planning on attending a previously unattended college or university. This includes new, transfer, and graduate students. Scholarships are awarded through random drawings to give each student an equal chance of winning. Applicants must be at least 13 years of age and use the award within 5 years of winning. Deadlines are June 30 and December 31 of each year.

Award Name: College Assistance Migrant Program Award Type: Scholarship (Federal Grant) Award Description: The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a 100% federally-funded grant available only during your college freshman year. You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent legal resident, be obtaining your GED or high school diploma, and be seeking a four-year academic degree to be eligible. You and/or your family must been migrant or seasonal farm workers doing agricultural activities directly related to the production of crops, dairy products, poultry or livestock; the cultivation or harvesting of trees; or fish farms at least 75 days during the past 24 months. Additionally, you can only apply this scholarship at one of the (38) existing colleges that have this federal grant. Participants of the Migrant Education Program (MEP) and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) are encouraged to apply. Please visit the sponsor's website for additional information, including a list of the eligible colleges. Information URL: http://www.migrantstudents.org/campcolleges.html Email Address: Support@MigrantStudents.org Annual Awards: 2000 Award Amount: ( Varies ) $750 to $4000 Award Deadline(s): Fall Semester (Nov 1st) and Spring Semester ( March 1st )

Triclimate Solutions, an Austin-based carbon offset provider, offers scholarships to students with honest commitments to the environment and the desire to fight global climate change. There is no essay requirement, but responding to the short answer and SAT prompts is highly recommended. United States residence is required. Criteria for selection include class rank, sat scores, and community involvement. We are currently offering a $150 Spring scholarship, the first scholarship of 2009! The deadline for application is February 20th. Apply at our website: http://triclimate.com/?q=node/33

The AnyCollege.com Scholarship is a $2,000 award that is given away once per quarter (4 times per year) by random drawing. Deadlines for each drawing period are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of each year. To be eligible, a student must be planning on attending a previously unattended institution of higher education. This includes new students, transfers, and graduate students. Students must be at least 13 years of age and must use the award within 5 years of winning.

All Scholars must also meet the following requirements: be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., be a legal resident of Colorado, be a high school senior in Colorado, have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above, demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to the community, demonstrate an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, possess excellent leadership skills, and demonstrate financial need [annual household income no greater than $70,000]. All selected Scholars will receive a four-year renewable financial grant, but awarding financial grants is only the beginning of what Greenhouse Scholars offers. Our program provides mentorship and scholarship support, addressing each Scholar with our Whole Person approach. Through our program, Scholars have access to as much intellectual, academic and professional support as they do financial subsidies. The program includes: program mentors, peer mentors, internship opportunities, access to a network of professional liaisons, and our summer symposiums. The amount of the financial grant will be based on unmet educational costs after other forms of financial aid have been assessed. The grant will range from $4,000 - $20,000 over four years. The financial grant and participation in our program is renewable based on Scholars meeting a variety of program requirements. All applications must be emailed or postmarked by Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Complete applications include: essay questions, three letters of recommendation, a signed contract, and up-to-date transcripts. Applications are available online at www.greenhousescholars.org. Applications should be emailed to scholars@greenhousescholars.org or mailed to Greenhouse Scholars, 1011 Walnut Street 2nd Floor, Boulder, CO 80302.

The Admissionhook.com College Essay Scholarship is an essay contest. This award is part of AdmissionHook's ongoing mission to help students get into and pay for the college of their dreams. There are two ways to win the scholarship. First, you can create an account and submit your essay. If your essay is one of the top 5 vote recipients, your essay will be reviewed by a committee and the winner will be notified within 14 days of the close of the scholarship contest. Second, students can create an account and vote on other student's essays (they can also vote on your own). The registered user who votes on the most essays as of the scholarship deadline will receive a $500 scholarship.The Deadline to apply for this scholarship is 12/15/2008.

Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Competition, sponsored by Ernst & Young, which will recognize young people in the Greater Washington Region who have best embraced the entrepreneurial spirit. The competition is open to any 9th-12th grade student in the Greater Washington Region who has started and is currently running his or her own business, and will run from January 26 - April 6, 2009. The first place winner will be recognized at the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards banquet on June 18, 2009, will receive a $1,000 scholarship, and will be invited to attend the Washington Business Hall of Fame in December 2009. Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement's programs focus on the key content areas of entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for the workplace. To learn more, please visit www.myJA.org/students/yeoty/ or contact David Bing, Director, Special Projects, at David.Bing@JA.org or (202) 777-4475.

The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship Program awards one $1,500 scholarship each year. This year's winner will be announced on July 1, 2009. To be eligible to enter the Proof-Reading.com Scholarship Program, you must adhere to the following characteristics: * attend classes at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. * take a minimum of 12 semester units (you must be a full-time student) * be a legal resident of the U.S. or provide a valid green card * maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 * The deadline for Proof-Reading.com Scholarship Contest entries is 12:00 p.m. (noon) PST on June 1, 2009. * No late entries will be accepted! * Please direct all questions concerning scholarships to scholarships@proof-reading.com. * Regrettably, no scholarship or essay contest questions can be answered by phone. Scholarship Guidelines: You must write a minimum of 1,500 words in reference to the information presented below. There is no maximum word count. We will focus on grammar and your ability to present ideas clearly. Include a Works Cited page, with a minimum of three sources. The essay must follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) system for documenting sources, which is set forth in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition (New York: MLA, 2003). Submit your essay, using the form below. Do not send your transcript unless it is requested. The NPD Group, a leading global market research company, recently reported that iTunes, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, and Amazon are the top music sellers, in terms of both CDs and digital music, in the United States. Consumers who purchase CDs are doing so more and more from Web sites, and digital music sales have climbed 54% in the last year alone. Moreover, the four top CD sellers sell CDs at prices that are 35% lower than those found in brick-and-mortar music stores. According to Forrester Research, an independent technology and market research company, digital music sales will continue to grow, outstripping CD sales in a mere five years. Unfortunately, digital music sales are not growing sufficiently to account for the continuing decline in CD sales. Based on the information given above and information gleaned from outside sources, respond to one of the following essay prompts: 1. With the continuing drop in CD sales, what is the benefit, if any, of selling CDs at such low prices? What is the benefit of music labels' continuing to produce CDs? 2. Is the advent of digital music killing the music industry? What can digital music and/or CD sellers do to expand the market (increase profits)? Good Luck!

April 3, 2008 12:00 AM (PST) - May 15, 2008 11:30 PM (PST) Description: In Brief: Communication is key to your sexual health - a simple chat BEFORE you get naked can help stop the spread of STDs, HIV and unplanned pregnancies. Start the conversation now by designing a pair of boxers, panties or a t-shirt with a design or message that says that YOU'RE GOING TO PLAY SAFE. Let your undies be your guide. No purchase necessary. Open to anyone who is a resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, has access to the Internet, and is 14 or older at the time of entry.