Check out some scholarship opportunities below. Scholarships aren’t only for seniors! Also, keep in mind while you are applying for these scholarships, spend some time volunteering. You will be glad you did when it comes time to fill out scholarship applicaitons, plus, it feels good to help others! So, find something you are passionate about and go volunteer. 

Check out these websites for scholarship opportunities. More opportunities will be listed here throughout the year. 

www.fastweb.com

scholarships.com

Zinch.com

Cappex.com

ScholarshipPoints.com

The Arkansas School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where 11th and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 600 school board members and administrators during the ASBA Annual Conference, held December 5-7, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.

The purpose for this contest is two-fold. First, it is designed to give Arkansas juniors and seniors an opportunity to express creative ideas and concepts, conduct research, think critically, practice public speaking skills and subsequently receive recognition for doing so. Secondly, it’s an opportunity for Annual Conference attendees to see and hear examples of the quality of young men and women the schools within our state are producing.

Three student winners will present at designated times December 6 & 7 during ASBA's Annual conference and will also receive cash prizes as follows:

• 1st Place:   $1000
• 2nd Place:  $750
• 3rd place:   $500
• Honorable Mention:  $250

ESSAY/SPEECH TOPIC

Can and Should Freedom of Expression and Civility Co-exist?
In the name of the First Amendment and the freedom of expression it guarantees, rancorous rhetoric is fast becoming more common place across our country, causing many to wonder if it’s any longer safe or beneficial to engage in democratic discourse. Is there a way to participate in conversations where various opinions and options for solving problems of common concern, weighing alternatives, resolving differences and co-existing without acrimony and hostility are possible? Is practicing civility (reasoned public discourse where respect, restraint, responsibility, and empathy coexist with free expression) still as important as self-governance, freedom of expression and individual dignity or does civility hamper free expression?

Click here for detailed contest instructions, incentives and rules. The contest deadline is Friday, October 26, 2018. 

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