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1.     Denny’s Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Amount:  $1,000 Eligibility:  U.S. citizen or permanent resident in JROTC Requirements: 300-word short essay. Deadline:  December 8, 2025 (11:59 PM EST). 2.     Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation Essay Contest Amount:  $5,000; $2,500; $1,250. Eligibility:  U.S. high school students (citizens or residents). Requirements:  Essay ≤2,500 words with citations, submit as Word doc via email with cover page and teacher recomme
Think leadership is only for CEOs or politicians? Think again. Leadership starts with small choices, bold thinking, and self-awareness. Even as a teen, you can start building leadership skills that will help you now and in the future. Here are five lessons to help you lead with impact, not just authority: 1. Integrity Isn’t Optional Your word is your currency. Leaders earn trust by being honest, consistent, and accountable. When you stand by your principles, even when it’s ha
1.     Ron Brown Scholar Program  Amount:  $40,000 per student (20 awards available nationwide, $10,000 per year for 4 years). Eligibility:  Black/African American high school senior who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, leadership potential, and active community service. Requirements:  Application (via Ron Brown Scholar website) including two essays (~500 words each), academic transcript, standardized test scores