International Essay Contest for Young People

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has partnered with the Goi Peace Foundation to invite young people from around the world to enter the 2010 International Essay Contest for Young People.

The theme for the essay is “My Role in Creating a Peaceful World.”
What is your vision of a peaceful and harmonious world? What can you and the young people of the world do to realize that vision?

First prize winners will receive a cash award and a trip to Japan.

The deadline for entry is 30 June 2010.For complete guidelines, visit their website

Scholarship Opportunities


Student Video Scholarships

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Brand Essay Competition

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National Association of Black Journalists Scholarships

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Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

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Presidential Freedom Scholarships

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Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits

American Political Science Association Fellowship for Minority Students

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Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford

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Internship and Summer Opportunities for GP youth

Educational Opportunities:

Teaching Today’s Youth Leaders Summit, HIV/AIDS and health education. Click here

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, life skills. Click here

Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, career training. Click here

Expanding the Walls at the Studio Museum in Harlem, photography training. Click here

Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, scholarship/opportunity for young artists. Click here

Princeton University Summer Journalism Program, journalism program. Click here

Internship/Summer Opportunities:
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Summer Youth Employment Program, summer employment program. Click here

Community Service Opportunities
City Year, full year of community service. Click here

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, support the development of Brooklyn’s Waterfront. Click here

Powered By Service, changing the most pressing problems in society. Click here

Scholarship Opportunities, financial aid/grants for college. Click here

Seinfeld Scholars, academic scholarships. Click here

The Young Scholars Program, academic scholarships. Click here

Harvard University, scholarship for African American students interested in science. Click here

The Gates Millennium, academic scholarships. Click here

Western Union Foundation, scholarship for migrant and immigrant families. Click here

Syracuse University, academic scholarships. Click here

Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarships, fine art scholarships. Click here

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, academic scholarship. Click here

J.P Morgan, academic scholarship. Click here

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarship, full-year language program in various countries. Click here

Community Involvement Opportunities Campus Progress, online magazine discussing issues that impact students. Click here

Nestle, $1,000 donation to the winner’s choice of charity. Click here

The Young Women of Color HIV/AIDS Coalition, community organizing and promoting healthy life choices. Click here

Barron Prize, focuses on students helping their communities. Click here

The Rashawn Brazell Memorial Scholarship, financial support and mentoring opportunities. Click here

Running Start, empower young women to run for political office. Click here

Leaders to Leaders Youth Summit, conference on grassroots organizing. Click here

Youth Bridge-NY, civic leadership, http://www.youthbridgeny.org/
20 Year Scholarship, leadership skills. Click here

Starbucks Foundation, leadership skills. Click here

Miley Cirus and Youth Service America, social network for youth-led community projects. Click here

Recreational Activities Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, comedic performances and classes. Click here