Easy Scholarships for High School Juniors

The Fountainhead Essay Contest

• The Fountainhead Essay Contest Scholarship is sponsored by the Ayn Rand Institute. Every year applicants must read "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand and write a response essay based on one of three essay prompts posted on the official Ayn Ran Institute website. Juniors and seniors in high school are eligible to apply. The essay must be between 800 and 1600 words, and show an understanding of the philosophical meaning of The Fountainhead. Applicants must submit identifying information and the essay online at the Ayn Ran Institute website.

  The Ayn Rand Institute
  P.O. Box 57044
  Irvine, CA 92619
  949-222-6550
  aynrandnovels.com/

Signet Classics Scholarship

• The Signet Classics Scholarship is offered by Penguin Publishers to high school juniors and seniors. Every year one book with five different essay topics is posted on the Penguin website. For example, the book for the 14th annual Signet Classics Scholarship is "The War of the Worlds" by H.G Wells. Students read the book and then write an essay on one of the topics. The entries are then judged by a panel and five winners receive $1000 each. Students must write a cover letter, provide a name and phone number and other identifying information and also provide four copies of the essay. The essays, cover letter and identifying information must be submitted by an English teacher on behalf of the student.

  Penguin Group Inc.
  Academic Marketing Department
  375 Hudson Street
  New York, NY 10014
  212-366-2000
  us.penguingroup.com

Bank of America Student Leaders Scholarships

• Bank of America sponsors the Student Leader Scholarships for junior and seniors in high school. Winners of the Student Leader Scholarships participate in an eight week internship at a charitable or non-profit organization. Student Leaders also attend a seven day Student Leadership Summit to learn about business and leadership skills. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be accepted at a college, be in good academic standing and be able to travel to Washington D.C for the Leadership Summit. Both students from the United States and United Kingdom can apply for the Student Leader Scholarships at the Bank of America website.

  Bank of America
  1-800-218-9946
  bankofamerica.com