Remember that most contests run on the academic year with registration in the fall and winners announced in the early spring. If you find that there are no current contests when you check, please check back in the fall for the new deadlines.

Research Paper Contest
For Students Age 11-18 (as of June 14, 2009) (student's age will be considered in judging) Your Research Paper Should Directly or Indirectly Answer the Question: How Does Human Anatomy and/or Physiology Support Creationism? 1st Place Prize: Dell Vostra 1720 Laptop Computer (17 inch screen) 2nd Place Prize: Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop Computer (15 inch screen) 3rd Place Prize: Dell Mini 9 Laptop Computer (9 inch screen) The purpose of this contest is to build knowledge and encourage the development of skills: in scientific research and writing, using the APA style for a research paper, and in using analytical and critical thinking in the process of creating a quality research paper. Researching and using the APA style is also part of the learning process involved in preparing this research paper. The topic of your research paper should include some specific aspect(s) of anatomy and/or physiology of the human body. Be creative - think outside the box - dig deep! Research paper must be mailed (postmarked) between July 1 and July 22, 2009 to: (Envelopes postmarked after July 22 will not be accepted) Greg Landry, M.S. 138 Rocky Maple Ave Boone, NC 28607
Deadline: Jul 21, 2009
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Annual Contests

American Kennel Club Fiction Writing Contest
Entries can be on any subject, but must feature either an AKC-registrable breed or a breed listed in the Miscellaneous class. The maximum length is 2,000 words. Entries exceeding that length will not be considered. Annual contest.
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American Kennel Club Photo Contest
Is your dog part of an odd couple? Send us a picture for our 29th Annual Photo Contest celebrating your dog’s funniest, or perhaps most bizarre, best friend. Send Entries To: AKC magazines Photo Contest The American Kennel Club 260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2009.
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Art Smart Challenge stained glass design competition
Your heartfelt artwork could be turned into a stained glass window. Just doodle, draw, or paint about making the world better, then send it in. Monthly winners are entered in the annual contest automatically.
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Association of Women in Math Essay Contest
To increase awareness of women's ongoing contributions to the mathematical sciences, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is sponsoring an essay contest for biographies of contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers. The essays will be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in a mathematical sciences career. This contest is open to students in the following categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and College Undergraduate. Deadline for the 2009 contest is February 27, 2009
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Civil Rights Defense Fund Writing Contest
The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund sponsors scholarly writing contests for grades K-12, as well as two separate writing contests for law students.
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Each year the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 250 scholarships valued from $4,000 to $20,000 to high school seniors. "Coca-Cola" Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed.
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Creative Communication Poetry Contests
The purpose of the poetry contest is to bring recognition to poets both young and old. Winners share over $70,000 in prizes. With most contests regionally based, poets are competing against their peers in both age and location. In addition to the winning poems, other poems of high merit are accepted to be published in our hard bound anthology. Within the guidelines of accepting less than 50% of the poems that are entered in each contest, the contest is selective so that it is an honor to be accepted, yet not so exclusive that it is discouraging to enter. Unlike many other organizations who sponsor poetry contests, there is no entry fee and no required purchase in order to become published. We take pride in the fact that our staff is comprised of teachers, professors and poets.
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Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
The Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge is the only science contest of its kind for students in grades 5 through 8, fostering the exploration, understanding and communication of science among America's youth.
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Engineer Girl Essay Contest
Each year students in grades 4-9 are invited to enter as individuals or teams of up to 6 people. The topic changes annually and cash prizes are awarded.
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Girls Going Places®
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America’s annual initiative designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their schools and communities. Prizes totaling $30,000 are awarded to three top winners and 12 finalists each year, to further their entrepreneurial pursuits. We are now accepting applications for the 2008 Award Program Year. Entries must be postmarked by or on February 15, 2008.
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Global SchoolNet: Doors to Diplomacy Projects
The U. S. Department of State sponsors the "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge - to encourage middle school and high school students around the world to produce web projects that teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Each student team member of the winning "Doors to Diplomacy" Award team receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches' schools each receive a $500 cash award. 2008 registration ends on Thursday, 28 February, '08
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Kids Philosophy Slam
The Kids Philosophy Slam is a philosophy contest designed to make philosophy accessible and fun for kids of all ages and abilities, to promote a philosophical dialog between kids and adults, and to promote a greater awareness of philosophy and education in everyday life. 2009 Topic deadline: Feb 2, 2009
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Let's Get Real
Let's Get Real™ is a competition that gives young students the opportunity to solve real-life issues faced by the sponsoring corporations and provides the corporate sponsors the opportunity to meet talented students. All 6th through 12th grade students from any school are eligible. Students do not have to be affiliated with a school setting to participate...in other words home schooling, Scouts, neighborhood friends, etc. can form teams with an adult coordinator.
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Letters About Literature 2008
A national reading-writing contest. To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre-- fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic, explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for children in grades 4 through 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9 - 12.
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Mandelbrot Math Competition
Students compete as individuals or in teams. The goal of Greater Testing Concepts is to provide a challenging, engaging mathematical experience which is both competitive and educational. We now offer two contests within four geographic regions, encompassing students from across the United States and several foreign countries.
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National Peace Essay Contest
In the belief that questions about peace, justice, freedom, and security are vital to civic education, the United States Institute of Peace established the National Peace Essay Contest to expand educational opportunities for young Americans. Entries from home-schooled students are accepted. Students must be in grades nine through twelve at the Contest deadline. The deadline for the 2008-2009 National Peace Essay Contest was February 1, 2009.
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National Word Power Challenge
This vocabulary contest for grades 4-8 is sponsored by Reader's Digest. Homeschooled students are invited to enter. Reader's Digest provides the questions and answers for the contest at all levels. Questions address the subject of vocabulary in a variety of question formats. Some questions require a straight definition; others require knowledge of a word's antonym or its proper use in a sentence.
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National Young Astronomer Award
N.Y.A.A. is designed to recognize the outstanding achievements by high school aged astronomers throughout the United States. To apply, eligible persons should submit application packages by the deadline.
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Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events which students prepare for during the year. The competitions follow the format of popular board games, TV shows and athletic games.
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Team America Rocketry Challenge
This year's goals are to launch a one-stage model rocket to an altitude of 750 feet, keep it aloft for 45 seconds and return 2 raw eggs unbroken. The top 100 teams, based on local qualifying flights, will be invited to VA in May for a National Fly-off.
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The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program
A Junior Duck Stamp design is a "term paper" which takes the form of a stamp design. In their designs students use visual rather than verbal articulation to show what they have learned. Participants select a species of North American waterfowl, do research on this species and its habitat, then depict the waterfowl in an artistic medium. The Junior Duck Stamp Program has many benefits. It introduces school age children to an important and fragile part of the natural world. It instills a sense of individual responsibility toward the environment. And it benefits waterfowl and their habitats as well as all migratory birds and hundreds of plants and animals that share wetland habitats.
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TOYchallenge
"TOYchallenge is a chance for teams of imaginative kids in grades 5-8 to create and design a toy or game. Famous scientist and writer C.P. Snow said that toys are a great way to learn about science, engineering, and the design process. We agree... Toys are a great way to learn about science, engineering, and the design process! As girls and boys create a toy or game, they experience engineering as a fun, creative, collaborative process, relevant to everyday life."
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Young Composers Challenge
Open to young musicians (ages 13-18) in the Southeastern U.S. The Challenge is simple. First, you can take part in an extensive workshop with world-renowned composers. Then you will have all summer to write your own score. Finally in September, a panel of judges will choose the top three orchestral and ensemble pieces, and these will be performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at the Bob Carr Auditorium. Oh yeah: the winners earn money, too. For themselves and their music teacher.
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Youth Wildlife Art Contest
The contest is open to students in grades 1 through 12 (including home-schooled children). NRA membership is not required. A summary of contest rules follows: Entries may be submitted in one of four categories, based on school grade. Entries may portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Endangered species and non-game animals, such as eagles and snakes, are not eligible subjects. Entries may be in a medium of the artist's choice (oil, water color, pastels, pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, etc.). Submissions should be on good quality bond or drawing paper, or illustration board. Deadline is usually in October; see site for more details.
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“7 REASONS WHY I LOVE MY MOM”
Kids Writing Contest: Children Celebrate Mother’s Day by Telling the World Why Their Mom is So Special. May 11th is Mother’s Day. To honor the special day, children ages 7-13 can participate in a special contest, “7 Reasons Why I Love My Mom.” The contest is sponsored by FlowerStore.com. To enter, kids can submit their list, plus a photo with mom, to: *7 Reasons I Love My Mom Contest*, 1710 First Ave, #283, New York, NY 10128. Four winners will receive special Mother’s Day bouquets for their moms From FlowerStore.com and have their lists made into a special pod cast to be aired on May 11th at MeetMeAtTheCorner.org. The contest deadline is April 30, 2008.
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