Deadline February 4
\nHigh school students can win college scholarships up to $10,000.<\/p>\n
The United States Institute of Peace http:\/\/www.usip.org\/ <\/a> is holding its annual NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST http:\/\/www.usip.org\/programs\/initiatives\/national-peace-essay-contest<\/a> .\u00c2\u00a0 This scholarship contest is for high school students who are interested in international issues, conflict resolution, peace studies, justice, and human rights.\u00c2\u00a0 The 2010-2011 contest’s topic is “GOVERNANCE, CORRUPTION, AND CONFLICT.”\u00c2\u00a0 The topic changes every year. The\u00c2\u00a0 DEADLINE for the 2010-2011 contest is\u00c2\u00a0 February 1, 2011.\u00c2\u00a0 Entries must be received by this date.<\/p>\n Educators who are passionate about these issues and dedicated to challenging students to think globally can make the contest a part of their curriculum or encourage students to write essays outside of class work. A study guide on the essay contest topic is available online\u00c2\u00a0http:\/\/www.usip.org\/npec<\/a> .<\/p>\n The contest promotes discussions among students, teachers, parents, and youth leaders. The contest also improves and strengthens students’ critical thinking, research, and writing skills.<\/p>\n State-level selection categories include the fifty U.S. states, Washington, D.C., U.S. Territories, and American students abroad. First place state-level winners compete for national awards and are invited to a weeklong education program in Washington, D.C. The Institute pays for expenses related to the program, including travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment. The scholarship award amounts are:
\n+\u00c2\u00a0 1 National award, first place:\u00c2\u00a0 $10,000*
\n+\u00c2\u00a0 1 National award, second place:\u00c2\u00a0 $5,000*
\n+\u00c2\u00a0 1 National award, third place:\u00c2\u00a0 $2,500*
\n+ 53 State awards, first place:\u00c2\u00a0 $1,000 each
\n(*national awards include state award amounts)<\/p>\n