Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC):ChristianHome EducationCirriculuminThornton, CO

We meet each year in the fall usually over Columbus Day weekend from Friday to Monday. Some of the different contests to list a few are Photography , Young America and Poster which pertain to youth ages 5 and up. The web site will list the many contests that are available. 724-479-3254

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Freedom and Civic Virtues
Each year, National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association co-sponsor an academic scholarship for seven high school juniors and seniors. Winners receive a $3,000 award and are given the opportunity to attend NFWL's Annual Conference. At the conference, the scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to learn about public policy, receive leadership training, and network with lawmakers from all 50 states. Several winners said their experience through the program strengthened their passion for public service. It is important to note that in order to enter the contest all applicants must be sponsored by a woman legislator from their respective state in. Sponsoring legislators of the awardees will receive an NFWL travel scholarship to attend the Annual Conference in exchange for their participation in the entire conference with their student.

This year's essay topic is entitled "Freedom and Civic Virtues" in which applicants are asked to describe how moral principles and the U.S. Bill of Rights shape the role of young adults in civic engagement and politics. NFWL and the NRA are proud to co-sponsor this annual essay contest in order to enable young women committed to defending the Bill of Rights to attend college and advance women in leadership.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 30th, 2010 by which time essays must be received or postmarked to NFWL.

Contact: The NFWL office at 202-293-3040, ext. 1005, scholarships@womenlegislators.org www.womenlegislators.org

2010 Endangered Species Day Art Contest

We are currently having our 2010 Endangered Species Art Contest. The contest is open to students in grades K through 12. Judging will take place in four categories, K-Grade 2, Grades 3-6, Grades 7-9, Grades 10-12, with one national winner being chosen from the semi-finalists in these four categories.

The nationwide Endangered Species Day Art contest provides students with an opportunity to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork. The contest is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art / University of New Orleans .

The contest’s winner will be honored with their name engraved on a special trophy designed by a gifted young artist, Meredith Graf of New Orleans, LA and will also be recognized at a reception in Washington, D.C. in May, 2010.

http://stopextinction.org/esd/194-esd-art.html