Homeschool Scholarships

Contests

There are numerous contests for students, many of which allow homeschoolers to participate. There are also numerous Web sites that publicize these. Our purpose is not to publish everything, but to list contests designed exclusively for homeschooled high school students. Occasionally we may list other contests that we consider ideally suited for homeschoolers.

Homeschool Research Paper Contest. Sponsored by Greg Landry’s Homeschool Science Academy.  Ages 11-18. Deadline to register for the contest is usually Oct. 1, with papers due by Nov. 15. For more information visit http://www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/contest.htm.

Homeschool Writer of the Year. Have you been competing for essay scholarships during the past year? If so, you may want to try for Homeschool Writer of the Year, as it’s based on the number of contests you’ve entered, not necessarily won. Age 18 and younger. Deadline is usually Nov. 30. http://homeschoolwriters.com/chart.aspx.

Art Contest. Students submit a digital photo of any art (other than photography) and submit it online at www.celebratingart.com.  Two contests each year with a deadline November 30th and April 3rd.  There are 10 winners in each grade division of K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 who will receive $25 and a full color book that includes their art.  Other artists of merit will be invited to be published.  There are no costs to enter or to be published.  Each year homeschool students have been national winners in this contest.

Poetry Contest. Students submit one poem 21 lines on any topic and submit it online at www.poeticpower.com or mail it to Creative Communication, 159 North Main Street, Smithfield, UT  84335.  Three contests each year with a deadline December 6th, April 12 and August 15.  There are 10 winners in each grade division of K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 who will receive $25 and a book that includes their poem.  Other writers of merit will be invited to be published.  There are no costs to enter or to be published. Our website at www.poeticpower.com includes a database that is divided by grade and subject and contains over 1000 lesson plans on how to teach poetry.

Essay Contest. Students submit one non-fiction essay, 250 words or less on any topic and submit it online at www.poeticpower.com or mail it to Creative Communication, 159 North Main Street, Smithfield, UT  84335.  Three contests each year with a deadline October 18, Feb 15 and July 18.  There are 10 winners in each grade division of 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 who will receive $25 and a book that includes their essay.  Other writers of merit will be invited to be published.  There are no costs to enter or to be published.

Regional

North Carolina – Fort Bragg

Home School Spelling Bee. For students, military and civilian, ages 8-15. Participants will be divided into categories (elementary, middle and high school).  Prizes will be awarded by grade level. Takes place in October. To register online, visit http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sls/homeschoolspellingbeeinfo.php.

Youth Nature Writing Contest at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Annual essay contest for all high school students in Washington and Oregon.  Cash prizes are awarded for the best three essays. Entries are due by March 31. Visit the Lewis and Clark National Park Web site for more information.