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"My Turn" Essay Competition
(Four Year College, University/Prize)
Purpose: Essay contest open to high school students entering college or university. Can win up to $5000. Must be U.S. citizen. To enter, student must submit 500-1000 word essay expressing their opinion, experience, or personal feelings on a topic of their own choice. 1st prize, $5000; 2nd prize, $2000; 8 finalists awarded $1000. For more information visit Web site or call 1-800-KAPTEST. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10 prize(s), totalling $15,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-527-8378.
