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| Scholarship Name: | The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum “Profiles in Courage” Essay Contest |
| Scholarship Description: | Scholarship offered through the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to high school students. |
| Award Amount: | Up to $10,000.000 |
| Number of Scholarships: | Fifteen (15) awards |
| Application Required: | Yes |
| Official Transcript Required: | N/A |
| References and Letter of Recommendations Required: | One (1) Nomination |
| Interview Required: | N/A |
| Original Essay Required: | Yes |
| Additional Requirements and Information: | 1) Must be enrolled in a high school OR be twenty (20) years of age or younger and enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; 2) 700-1000 word essay required describing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1917, 3) Must have a min. of five (5) sources; 4) Essays must include an acceptable bibliography; 5) Nomination by current or former qualifying teacher required; 6) Previous recipients are not eligible to apply for this scholarship award; 7) Awards are as follows: First Place: $10,000.00 Second Place: $ 3,000.00 Finalists: $ 1,000.00 Semi-Finalists: $ 100.00 NOTE: All students must complete and submit a registration form online for student and school information. |
| Renewable: | No |
| Location: | Nationwide (US) |
| Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply): | Online application, Must be enrolled as a full-time student |
| Additional Applicant Requirements: | Must be a high school student, correspondence school student, or GED student |
| Category (Select all that apply): | Age, Merit-based |
| Web Site: | https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest |
| Point of Contact: | The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point Boston, Massachusetts 02125 Telephone: (617) 514-1600 Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/ |
Deadline: January 18, 2019 (receipt and/or postmark date)
Note: Scholarship information is ALWAYS subject to change. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant office to confirm qualification(s), requirements, deadline, and transmission mode(s) and address(es).