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National WWII Museum's Student Online Essay Contest

02/23/2009

by Emily

This week's Scholarship of the Week is a scholarship essay contest sponsored by the National World War II Museum. High school students are invited to write an essay of 1,000 words or less related to the theme of a special exhibit at the National WWII Museum this spring. The exhibit focuses on the stories of seven Americans of varied backgrounds who fought for equality, freedom, and justice before, during, and after World War II. Following this theme, students are asked to address the theme "'E Pluribus Unum': How Then/How Now?" in their essays, describing ways diversity can strengthen American society. Responses should be rooted in World War II history, but should also address more current issues and events.

Prize:

$1000 first prize
$750 second prize
$500 third prize

Eligibility:

Current high school students in the United States, United States territories, and military bases

Deadline:

March 27, 2009 (the contest will end earlier if 500 submissions are received)

Required Material:

An online application with a scholarship essay of 1,000 words or less.

Further details about the application process can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search on Scholarships.com. Once the search is completed, students eligible for this scholarship award will find it in their search results.

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