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  • AGA Virginia Peninsula Government Accountability
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students from Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Middle Peninsula and/or Northern Neck. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate keen interest in pursuing a public service career in government financial management and accountability, and have declared a major in a relevant field. Preference shall be given to students attending universities based in Hampton Roads.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Main Street
    Suite #4500
    Norfolk, VA 23510

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  • AGU Congressional Science Fellowship
    $68,000 plus travel
    January 15
    Sponsor: American Geophysical Union

    Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the American Geophysical Union. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applicants should have a strong background in science. Applicants should be strong communicators, articulate, flexible and able to work on a variety of public policy problems with people from diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have finished any doctoral work before the start of the fellowship due to time restraints during the program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 Florida Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Financial Need Scholars
    Varies
    April 15 (Undergrads); August 15 (Grad)
    Sponsor: Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be studying full-time at the sophomore level or higher at an accredited institution and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must also demonstrate leadership, volunteer, civic or academic service. The program is open to students without regard to sex, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Students do not need to be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement and three letters of recommendation are required.

    5656 S. Stony Island Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60637

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  • AU Student Contest
    Up to $1,500
    May 8 (essay); June 5 (video)
    Sponsor: Americans United for Separation of Church and State

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school students and undergraduate students attending any two- or four-year college or university including trade and technical schools. Students must live in the United States including the fifty states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. Applicants can submit an essay or video reflecting on why religious freedom and church-state separation are important to them and their communities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1310 L Street NW
    Suite 200
    Washington, DC 20005

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  • Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Essay Contest
    $1,000-$5,000
    January 28
    Sponsor: Center for Alcohol Policy

    Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Students must submit an essay analyzing different alcohol regulations. Selection is based on the strength of analysis, thoroughness of research and quality of writing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1101 King Street
    Suite 600-A
    Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • Coolidge Scholarship
    Full tuition
    January 18
    Sponsor: Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens planning on enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must apply during their junior year in high school. Selection is based on academic excellence, interest in public policy and appreciation for Coolidge values and demonstrated humility and leadership.

    How to apply: Applications are available online through the website and include an essay, a transcript, a resume and two letters of recommendation.

    P.O. Box 97
    Plymouth, VT 05056

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  • Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Scholarships
    Varies
    April 1; October 15
    Sponsor: Council on International Educational Exchange

    Eligibility: Applicants must plan to participate in a CIEE study abroad program. Financial need is strongly considered along with other materials from the study abroad application. Other eligibility requirements vary according to the specific scholarship. If awarded a scholarship, applicants are required to submit a one-page essay on their experiences after returning.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    600 Southborough Drive
    Suite 104
    Portland, ME 04106

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  • Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
    Up to $15,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

    Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who participate in the progressive movement, acting in the interests of issues such as expansion of civil rights and international solidarity, among others. Applicants must also have demonstrated financial need as well as a solid academic record.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7307
    New York, NY 10116

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  • DoSomething Monthly Scholarships
    Varies
    Monthly
    Sponsor: Do Something (Scholarships)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be age 25 or younger and be U.S. or Canadian citizens. There is a new scholarship each month. Selection is based on a random drawing of all students who participate in the campaign.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    19 West 21st Street, Floor 8
    New York, NY 10010

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  • Foreclosure Scholarship Program
    $1,000-$4,000
    December 15
    Sponsor: Foreclosure.com

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens 13 years of age or older who are currently enrolled as undergraduate college students. They must write an essay between 800 and 2,000 words providing creative solutions to a given topic involving critical issues facing the nation centered around real estate/housing. Selection is based upon the overall strength of the essay and application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and essay are required.

    1825 NW Corporate Boulevard
    Suite 110
    Boca Raton, FL 33431

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  • Fund for American Studies Internships
    Varies
    March 12
    Sponsor: Fund for American Studies

    Eligibility: There are programs in comparative political and economic systems, political journalism, business and government, philanthropy and international institutes. Each program includes classes, an internship and special events. Students live in on-campus housing at George Washington University or in furnished apartments in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Each student takes 3-9 credit hours in courses at George Mason University in addition to interning 30-35 hours per week. Summer and school-year programs are available.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1621 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • Harlan K. Ullman Scholarship
    $2,500
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Corning-Painted Post High School students who seek a role in society that makes a difference and have an interest in pursuing a career in government policy, education, military, or other related public services even in the private sector. Students must be truly exceptional individuals most importantly with the potential to achieve great things.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon
    $2,000
    December 1
    Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) and enter visual art offering commentary or criticism on current events, social events or political topics. Submissions can be drawings, illustrations, a series of artworks or animated short films.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    557 Broadway
    New York, NY 10012

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  • Humane Studies Fellowship: Graduate Sabbatical Grants
    Up to $15,000
    Varies
    Sponsor: Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University

    Eligibility: Applicants must have published previously or have an article currently under review and be enrolled as full-time PhD students who have advanced to candidacy. Students at any university as well as international students are eligible to apply. Priority is given to applicants at top research institutions. Previous applicants and winners are welcome to apply and prior participation in IHS programs is not required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. There is a $25 application fee that is waived by applying by January 5.

    3434 Washington Boulevard
    Vernon Smith Hall
    1st Floor
    Arlington, VA 22201

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  • Joseph Bruce Baker Memorial Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 3
    Sponsor: Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Bixby High School students for at least two years. Students must also be U.S. citizens, have financial need, plan to attend a community college, vocational school or trade school and plan to enroll as a full-time student. Applicants must supply a detailed description of high school activities and honors and community services, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a cover letter and an application form. Students with an interest in pursuing politics will be given special consideration.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    109 N. Armstrong
    Bixby, OK 74008

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  • Joseph R. Welch Scholarship
    $2,500
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Corning-Painted Post High School and Alum Corning-Painted Post High School students who have an interest in pursuing government or politics and have participated in activities that benefit the local community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • Judicial Internship Program
    Varies
    June 15 (fall); October 15 (spring); March 1 (summer)
    Sponsor: Supreme Court of the United States

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have completed two semesters of undergraduate study. Students must also meet one of the following criteria: be actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term, be returning to a degree program immediately following the internship term or be participating in a federal fellowship program. Law students are not eligible to participate in this program. Preference will be given to applicants who can work eight-hour days, five days a week.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 First Street, NE
    Administrative Director, Room 5
    Washington, DC 20543

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  • Julianne Malveaux Scholarship
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American females enrolled as sophomores or juniors at an accredited college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students may major in related fields such as public policy or creative writing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • Julie and Steve Albertalli Scholarship
    $2,500
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Corning-Painted Post High School, Elmira High School, Thomas Edison High School, Horseheads High School and Notre Dame High School who are interested in the fields of education, government, healthcare or engineering with the goal to make a difference. Students must demonstrate financial need and an essay describing how they have made a positive impact during high school or plan to do so in the future.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • Libertarian Party of Alameda County Scholarship
    $300-$1,500
    May 31
    Sponsor: Libertarian Party of Alameda County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be junior and senior students enrolled at private and public schools or home-schooled. Students must reside in Alameda County and be under 20 years of age. An essay is required on a provided prompt.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4200 Park Boulevard
    Suite 301
    Oakland, CA 94611

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  • Nancy McManus Washington Internship Scholarships
    $2,000
    May 1
    Sponsor: Pi Sigma Alpha

    Eligibility: Applicants must belong to Pi Sigma Alpha and be nominated by their local chapter. The award is for a political science internship is based on academic achievement and service to the organization.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1527 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Newman Civic Fellow Awards
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Campus Compact

    Eligibility: Emphasis is on students who have demonstrated leadership abilities and significant interest in civic responsibility. Students must attend one of the 1,000 Campus Compact member institutions and be nominated by the Campus Compact member president. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors at four-year colleges or must attend a two-year college.

    How to apply: Nominations must be made by the Campus Compact member president.

    89 South Street
    Boston, MA 02111

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  • Project Vote Smart National Internship Program
    Full Tuition
    April 30
    Sponsor: Project Vote Smart

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current college students in good standing or recent college graduates. They must be able to approach voter education work with a non-partisan attitude and be willing to commit to a ten-week internship. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, resume, cover letter and three references are required.

    Internship Coordinator
    1153 24th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50311

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  • Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
    $500-$2,000
    March 14
    Sponsor: Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors. Students must submit an essay relating to religious freedom. Selection is based on the overall strength of the essay.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Essay Contest
    200 Maryland Avenue, NE
    Washington, DC 20002

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  • Richard A. Wiebe Public Service Fellowship
    $33,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: NYS Senate

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time matriculated graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited university during the spring and fall semesters prior to the fellowship program. Students must be available for the 10-month fellowship program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Nicholas J. Parrella
    Office of Student Programs
    Legislative Office Buildig #1426
    Albany, NY 12247

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  • Senator Carl O. Koella, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students from East Tennessee. Students must be seeking an internship in the Tennessee State Legislature.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Student Video Contest
    $300-$1,200
    March 5
    Sponsor: World of 7 Billion

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 6-12 and students may be located anywhere in the world. Students must submit a 60-second video about human population growth and how it affects climate change, ocean health or rapid urbanization and at least one sustainable solution must be mentioned.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2120 L Street NW
    Suite 500
    Washington, DC 20037

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  • Sutliff & Stout First Step Scholarship
    $1,500
    July 28
    Sponsor: Sutliff & Stout First Step

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in a college, trade school or university. Students must submit an essay on distracted driving habits and provide a resume. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    550 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 530
    Houston, TX 77027

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  • Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contests
    $1,000-$35,000
    October 31
    Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars

    Eligibility: Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute audio essay focused on a yearly theme. Students must be in the 9th to 12th grade in a public, private or parochial high school, home study program or overseas U.S. military school. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for the contest, and students who are age 20 or older also may not enter. Previous first place winners on the state level are ineligible.

    How to apply: Applications are available online but must be submitted to a local VFW post.

    406 West 34th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64111

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  • Young Women in Public Affairs Award
    $1,000-$5,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Zonta International

    Eligibility: Applicants must be young women between the ages of 16 and 19. District award winners receive at least $1,000, and international award winners receive $4,000. Selection is based on volunteerism, volunteer leadership and dedication to "advancing the status of women worldwide." Club deadlines vary. The April 1 deadline is the date by which applications must be received by the District Governor.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or from your local Zonta Club.

    1211 West 22nd Street
    Suite 900
    Oak Brook, IL 60523

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