23rd Annual Edward L. Dubroff Memorial Legal Writing Contest

Unpublished scholarly manuscripts on any aspect of immigration and nationality law many be submitted for competition. The competition is limited to law school students. The winning author will receive an honorarium of $1,000.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscripts may be no longer than 50 pages, including endnotes. Brevity is encouraged, but not at the sacrifice of quality.
  
  
• Submissions must be in electronic format (as an email attachment--Word or WordPerfect format only). See address information below.
  
  
• Manuscript must be accompanied by a cover letter indicating the title of the manuscript, author's name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and name of law school.
  
  
• All identification language must be removed from the manuscript; failure to do so will result in disqualification of the manuscript. Anonymity of the authors will be maintained.

The Dubroff selection committee will judge the manuscript based on the treatment of subject matter, critical analysis, clarity of writing, and style.

Authors agree to relinquish to AILF any manuscript reprint copyrights if the manuscript is chosen. Manuscripts that have been accepted for publication by another periodical or are otherwise copyrighted may not qualify. The Dubroff Committee will reserve the award and honorarium is there are no suitable submissions.

A PDF version of this announcement is available.

more:
http://www.ailf.org/awards/dubroff_index.asp

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL MARY MOERS WENIG 2006 STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) announces the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mary Moers Wenig 2006 Student Writing Competition. This competition was created by ACTEC’s Legal Education Committee, which consists of law school professors who teach in the area of trusts and estates and practitioners who teach as adjuncts in the trusts and estates field. The competition honors the late Mary Moers Wenig, a member of ACTEC’s Legal Education Committee, who was a law school professor for over 30 years.

Official Rules

Entry Form (Single Author Submission)

Entry Form (Joint Submission)

Entry Form (Tennessee Residents)

The Case Annual Common Reading Program Essay Contest for First Year Students

After reading Tracy Kidder's Mountains Beyond Mountains, you may elect to enter Case's annual Common Reading Essay Contest. Overseen by the Office of Educational Services for Students, the contest provides an opportunity for students to reflect on the book, to analyze selected topics, and to express opinions and reactions.

Thanks to the generosity of the Case Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, this year's winners will each receive a $200 University Bookstore gift certificate. President Hundert will announce the winners of the essay contest and award prizes at the annual all-class Share the Vision Orientation program, Thursday, August 25, in Severance Hall.

The Case Annual Common Reading Essay Contest Rules

1. All new first-time undergraduate students are eligible to enter.
2. Essays must be approximately 1000 words in length.
3. Even though your response may draw from your own experiences, it should also reflect a careful reading of the book.
4. MLA format should be used for any citations within the essay.
5. Contestants must include a title page listing the essay title, your name, home phone number, campus address, and Case email address. The essay itself should have only page numbers.
6. Essays may be submitted electronically to firstyearessay@ess.case.edu. Contestants may also fax essays to 216-368-8826 or mail it to Martina Croft, Educational Services for Students, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Sears Building, Room 470, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7062.
7. Essays must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, August 1. Contestants will receive an email confirmation to their Case email address on Friday, August 5.

Questions about the essay contest should be directed to Judith Olson-Fallon, Director of Educational Services for Students, at 216-368-8825 or jko2@case.edu.

More:

http://studentaffairs.case.edu/orientation/reading/newessay.html

Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest

This annual contest, conducted by the ABA Section of Family Law, was established by the Toledo Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Foundation as a memorial to Howard C. Schwab, a Past President of the Toledo Bar Association and Past Chairman of the Family Law Committee of the Ohio Bar Association. He was Chairman-Elect of the Section of Family Law at the time of his death on February 24, 1969. In 1985 the Section of Family Law assumed full responsibility for sponsoring this contest.

Awards
First Prize

• Certificate of Recognition as First Prize Winner
• Consideration of publication of the article in the Family Law Quarterly
  
• Consideration of publication of the article on the ABA Section of Family Law website
• Letter to Law Student's Dean
• One-year complimentary Section of Family Law membership

Second Prize

• Certificate of Recognition as Second Prize Winner
  
• Consideration of publication of the article on the ABA Section of Family Law website
• Letter to Law Student's Dean
• One-year complimentary Section of Family Law membership

Third Prize

• Certificate of Recognition as Third Prize Winner
  
• Consideration of publication of the article on the ABA Section of Family Law website
• Letter to Law Student's Dean
• One-year complimentary Section of Family Law membership

Winners will be notified after the ABA Annual Meeting in mid-August. You must be a member of the ABA to receive your free section membership.

Subject Matter of Essays
The subject may be any aspect of Family Law. The primary focus of each essay should be an issue of law, although some interdisciplinary material may be useful in addressing a legal issue. Since winning entries may be published in the Family Law Quarterly, entrants are encouraged to write on subjects of national interest. Essays on such subjects usually include citations to the law of several jurisdictions. However, if the law in one state reflects a significant development or trend, that too could be an appropriate subject for an entry.

Essays should be limited to approximately 5,000 words (about 25 double spaced, typewritten pages including footnotes). Longer essays will be judged unfavorably, and those longer than 28 pages will be disqualified. Essays scheduled to be published, and essays that have previously been published, are ineligible for consideration.

The essay format was selected to stimulate creativity of thought. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, quality of analysis, quality of research, style and organization, and practicality and timeliness of subject.

Entry Procedure
Law students desiring to enter the contest should write to the Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest, Section of Family Law, American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610, requesting an entry form. Email requests are also accepted at familylaw@abanet.org. The entry form must be completed and returned with the essay. The entry form will contain a number to be placed by the contestant in the upper right-hand corner of each page of the essay. The contestant's name is not to be on any copy of the submitted essay. The judges will not know contestants' identities. Six copies of the essay must be submitted. Entries for the 2006 awards must be submitted to the Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest, at the above address, postmarked on or before April 15, 2006.

more:

www.abanet.org/family/lawstudents/schwab.html

International Competition for Project Ideas of a Memorial Site

he National Foundation for Art in Public Buildings, Norway, (Utsmykkingsfondet for offentlige bygg) hereby invites artists working within the fields of visual art, arts and craft, architecture, landscaping and other visual expressions designers, to participate in an open, international competition for project ideas.

In the wake of the tsunami disaster in South East Asia on 26th December 2004, the Norwegian Government has put The National Foundation for Art in Public Buildings in charge of a memorial site in Norway to honour the victims.

The Foundation has appointed a Committee, whose task is to plan the project and put it into effect.

The Memorial Site is to be open and inclusive to all people - independent of nationality or religion.

The purpose of the site is to be a space for mourning and contemplation for those who have experienced dramatic events in their lives.

The memorial site is to be an art/architectural project.

It will be located somewhere on the Western shoreline of the Bygdøy peninsular in Oslo, Norway, and it is to be visible from both land and sea.

This area, with its beach and its varied topography, is used all year round for outdoor activities.

There will be no nameplate at the memorial site.

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the BlueCat Screenplay Competition

EVERY screenwriter receives written analysis on their entry

Winner awarded $10,000 cash, finalists $1500 each

2005 Winner signed by United Talent Agency (UTA)!

Entry fee $35

One finalist receives a staged reading at the High Falls Film Festival
in New York

Founded by produced writer-director Gordy Hoffman, Sundance winning
screenwriter for LOVE LIZA

Recommended by Creative Screenwriting Magazine

Since 1998

DEADLINE: March 1st

www.bluecatscreenplay.com

WHO Photo Contest "Images of Health and Disability 2005- 2006"

After the successful launch of the WHO Photo Contest in 2002 in
conjunction with the release of the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the World Health
Organization (WHO) invites photographers around the world to
participate in an international photo contest -- "Images of Health and
Disability 2005-2006".

This years main theme is on children and youth with a special
invitation for young photographers. Two special awards will be given
for the best photos: (i) for children up to 12 years old and (ii) for
teenagers between 13 and 17 years old. Furthermore, we have a special
theme on Health & Disability at Work.

Photos can be submitted until 31 March 2006 in five categories: (1)
Colour photographs (digital or prints); (2) Black and white photographs
(digital or prints); (3) Digital Art photographs (images created or
drastically manipulated by computer software or electronic filters);
(4) Special call category I: Children up to 12 years old. Submissions
can be made as colour, black and white or digital art photographs; (5)
Special call category II: Teenagers between 13 and 17 years old.
Submissions can be made as colour, black and white or digital art
photographs

The prizes in each category reach from 100 to 1.000 US-Dollars.

For more information please visit the ICF website:
http://www3.who.int/icf

The Steedman Fellowship International Design Competition

The Steedman Fellowship, granted since 1925, is awarded biannually on the basis of an International Design Competition.

The Competition is supported by an endowment given to the Washington University School of Architecture in honor of James Harrison Steedman, who received a degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University in 1889, and was killed in active duty during World War I.

The memorial was established by Steedman's widow, Mrs. Alexander Weddel, and Steedman's brother, George.

The Steedman Traveling Fellowship enables graduates of accredited professional degree programs in architecture around the world to travel for architectural research and study in foreign countries for a period of nine months.

The $30,000 Fellowship is awarded to the winner of the Steedman International Design Competition.

The award is based on the quality of the selected winner's competition design entry, but the quality of his/her research proposal is also considered.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of architecture, and be currently employed in, or have completed at least one year of practical experience in the office of a practicing architect.

Candidates are eligible to compete for up to eight years after receipt of their professional degrees, regardless of age.

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The 6th Trnava Poster Triennial 2006 : Call for Entries

Submissions are now being accepted for the 6th Trnava Poster Triennial 2006, an Icograda-endorsed event.

This event will be hosted at and is being organised by the Jan Koniarek Gallery in Trnava, in collaboration with the Slovak Design Centre in Bratislava, the Trnava City Council, the Academy of Fine Arts & Design in Bratislava and the civic association POSTER.

The international community of graphic designers is invited to submit work created between February 2003 and 15 March 2006.

The submissions deadline is 15 March 2006.

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ITS Five International Talent Support 2006

ITS#FIVE -International Talent Support, the competition for young creatives is getting ready to unleash its fifth edition, which will take place in Trieste, Italy, 12-14 July 2006.

ITS is a project created and developed by EVE, in cooperation with DIESEL who has backed the project since the very beginning.

ITS has always had a primary mission: finding and supporting young talents all over the world, giving them the space to freely express their creativity in front of a professional audience and jury composed of journalists, professors, artists and opinion leaders.

Opportunities go from financial support to special projects and prizes.

The Diesel Award; gives the winner the opportunity to design a capsule collection, labelled with the winner's name, produced by Diesel and distributed in the most exclusive Diesel stores worldwide: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Berlin, London, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris and Tokyo; Fashion Collection of the Year.

20.000 towards creating a new collection at the following edition of ITS and a place in the jury and the i-D Styling Award are some of the prizes up for grabs.

ITS#FIVE sees the entry of the all new ITS#ACCESSORIES created with YKK, which opens with two prizes: Accessories Collection of the Year €10.000 and the YKK Accessory Award 10.000.

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CSD Student Awards 2006

Each year all second year design students on any full-time design course around the world are invited to submit a piece of work for scrutiny by a panel of CSD and design industry judges.

The panel initially judges the entries and awards Free Student Membership to those whose work displays talent and design capability.

The judges make a further selection of those who should receive a Commendation and also award CSD approved placements to promising students.

An overall winner is selected in each of the six design disciplines and they receive the CSD Student Medal and a cheque for £1,000.

In addition, the 6 winners courses are presented with a wall plaque to acknowledge the student's award.

Source:

http://www.dexigner.com/jump/news6021.html

2008 Olympic Games Medal Design Competition Launched

A competition to design the medals of the 2008 Olympic Games was launched yesterday by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG).

The closing date for design applications will be March 26, 2006, and the winning designs are expected to be unveiled in the middle of this year.

"The designs for the Beijing Olympic medals should highlight the themes of 'glory and dream' and 'faster, higher and stronger,'" said Zhang Ming, deputy director of BOCOG Culture and Ceremonies Department.

"The medals should be the material vehicles to disseminate the Olympic ideals and the concepts of the Beijing Games, to showcase China's arts, designs and scientific and technological development.

They should become the unique legacy of the Beijing Games."

In line with the requirements from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the face of the medal will use the uniform image of the winged goddess of victory plus a panorama of the Greek Panathinaiko Stadium.

The wording on the reverse will be 'XXIX OLYMPIAD BEIJING 2008.'

According to Zhang, the design campaign is open to the public and all proposals will be judged by a panel of experts.

"Eight designs will come out of the first round of selection.

Each will win prize money worth 20,000 yuan (US$2,500).

The next round will shorten the list.

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http://www.dexigner.com/jump/news6596.html

Golden Bee 7 : The Moscow International Biennale of Graphic Design

The dates for the Golden Bee 7: Moscow International Biennale of Graphic Design have been announced by the Biennale President, Dr. Serge Serov.

Organized by the Golden Bee Association, Academy of Graphic Design (Member of Icograda), the High Academic School of Graphic Design (Member of IEN); the Expo-Park Exhibition Projects Company, the Moscow Art College of Applied Arts and the Art Moscow Regional Public Foundation for Art Projects Support, the 7th edition of the Biennale will be held at the Central House of Arts in Moscow from 1 > 8 September 2006.

The event is endorsed by Icograda and IBCC (International Biennials Coordinating Committee).

Works should be dated 2004-2006.

The competition accepts separate artists as well as groups of artists for participation.

No special format or printing techniques are required.

There is no participation fee.

The number of entries is unlimited.

The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2006.

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Sustainable Leadership Awards for Design and Development

As we have become deeply imbedded into a global community, we understand that the decisions we make, relative to our business practices, not only impact our clients and customers, but also our communities, our resources and our environment.

This shift suggests that we need a broader definition of corporate social responsibility than has previously been available; one that accommodates a triple bottom line of sustainability.

In an effort to celebrate the dedication and leadership of those in the design and real estate communities who are committed to these principles, and who have been patiently leading by example, we present the Sustainable Leadership Awards.

Awards are given in four categories: architecture and interior design, government or non-profit (NGO), for-profit companies under five billion dollars in sales, and for-profit companies over five billion in sales.

Nominations are open now through March 1, 2006.

Source:
http://www.dexigner.com/jump/news6670.html

Golden Keys to Success Essay Contest

In October 2005, our chapter held its first annual high school essay contest. Students were asked to write about the importance of community service, why students should get involved with the community, and their own community service experiences. The winner was Dana Rivera, and she received a $100 cash prize for her essay below.

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The “Dream Deferred” Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger as of the contest deadline: March 31, 2006. Entrants must reside in Arab League member states, Iran, or the United States. Essays should be at least 600 words, but no longer than 2,000 words. Use footnotes when citing other sources, but do not include footnotes in your word count. Winners will receive a $2,000 prize.

Essay questions:
- Why should Americans help civil rights reformers in the Middle East?
- How can you as an individual support the struggle for civil rights in the Middle East?
- What might the future look like if Americans partner effectively with Middle Eastern reformers?

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The World Bank 2006 Essay Competition

Today is your world! You’re making a difference. You’re working to solve community problems, such as lack of access to education or jobs, the spread of HIV/AIDS or conflict. Yet, the impact of your work does not always receive enough
exposure and recognition. Participate now and have your voice heard! The World Bank and its partners invite you to participate in the International Essay Competition 2006 to share your experience and ideas on community work and participation in public life.

Choose one of the two topics:
Topic 1: How do you contribute to solving community problems?
Topic 2: How do you influence decision making?

The authors of the best ranked essays will be awarded with:

• Participation in the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), in Tokyo, Japan, on May 29-30, 2006
  
• First prize of $5.000
  
• Prizes of $1.000 (exact number of awards will be determined by the Jury, depending on the quality of submissions)
  
• Best essays will be published

The deadline for submissions is April 2, 2006, midnight (CET).

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2006 "My America" Contest

The My America competition is designed to encourage you to share the thoughts, feelings, and impressions of the United States you gained during your training program. You may cover topics from American politics, people or culture to the company where you trained or the town where you lived.
The competition is designed to allow you maximum freedom of expression in creating and designing your submission. Be creative, inventive, and imaginative - this is your competition to win!!

You may enter one of the following two categories to win:

Category 1 Photo Essay
A titled photo essay comprised of 10-20 photos

Category 2 Written Essay
A titled written essay of 750-1,000 words

What you can win
The winner in each category will receive a $1,000 Travel Voucher from STA Travel good for international travel on STA flights

Submission deadline
All submissions must be received at CDS International by no later than December 31, 2006.
Submissions arriving after this date will not be considered for the 2006 competition.

Contest's website

The Fight Against Worldwide Child Hunger. 2006 Essay Contest for U.S. and International Youth

Oakseed Ministries International today announced an international essay contest for youth on the topic: Compassion and the Starving Child. Last year’s essay contest garnered more than 1800 essays from across the nation. This year’s essay contest will for the first time include participation from youth from across the world.

Essay Contest: Compassion and the Starving Child
Essay Sponsor: Oakseed Ministries International, www.oakseed.org
Age Categories: ages 12 and under, ages 13 – 17 and ages 18 – 22
Deadline: April 16, 2006
Prizes: (In each category) First place - $1,000, Second place - $500, Honorable mention - $250.
Essay Guidelines: Detailed guidelines available at www.oakseed.org or by request by emailing essay@oakseed.org or calling (toll free) 877-876-9020.

UNCCD photo contest 2006

UNCCD, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, is launching a photo contest to promote the "International Year of Deserts and Desertification" in 2006. A jury of eminent personalities will select the best three photos that conceptually and artistically depict the problem of land degradation or of people affected by it. With the generous support of a group of exclusive sponsors the following prizes will be offered:

First prize

US$ 3,000

Second prize


US$ 2,000

Prize of distinction


no monetary award

All three winners will be invited to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend an award ceremony at the seventh United Nations conference on desertification (COP 7), in October, 2005.

Contest website

COMMUNICATION ARTS ILLUSTRATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS

Now is the time to promote your talent to the creative community and to
potential clients worldwide by having your work selected for the largest
and most important juried competitions for illustration and photography.

Communication Arts invites you to enter your work in the 47th Annual
Illustration and Photography competitions.

Selected, award-winning pieces will appear in Communication Arts
magazine, in either the July Illustration Annual or August Photography
Annual. More than 70,000 copies of each Annual will be distributed
worldwide, assuring the selected entries important exposure to
professionals in the fields of advertising and design.

The deadline for both competitions is March 13, 2006.

For submission guidelines, PDF entry forms and FAQs, visit:
http://www.commarts.com/competition

Now is the time to promote your talent to the creative community and to
potential clients worldwide by having your work selected for the largest
and most important juried competitions for illustration and photography.

Communication Arts invites you to enter your work in the 47th Annual
Illustration and Photography competitions.

Selected, award-winning pieces will appear in Communication Arts
magazine, in either the July Illustration Annual or August Photography
Annual. More than 70,000 copies of each Annual will be distributed
worldwide, assuring the selected entries important exposure to
professionals in the fields of advertising and design.

The deadline for both competitions is March 13, 2006.

For submission guidelines, PDF entry forms and FAQs, visit:
http://www.commarts.com/competition

2006 Bert W. Levit Essay Contest

Topic: The legal standard controlling legal malpractice claims brought by persons convicted of crimes. (The contest hypothetical can be found at www.abalegalservices.org/lpl/levit.html.)

Deadline: February 17, 2006

Award: $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City in April for the award presentation

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60 Second Video Contest

Cool ideas. Hot technology. That’s what turns us on. What are you avid for? Maybe it’s snowboarding on fresh corduroy. Or all-night poetry slams. Or your best friend ’s band. Whatever it is, if you can convince us to love what you love in a 60-second video, you may win a trip to Las Vegas this April. You’ll be our guest at NAB 2006 and the Post|Production World Conference, where you’ll see the latest production gear, mingle with top media professionals at the Avid customer event, and have free access to training, seminars, and more. Or you may win Avid Xpress Pro editing software. All valid entries get a free t-shirt—and maybe some “air time” on the Avid Web site and at future industry events around the world!

Here are the details:

• Create a a video no longer than 60-seconds, about what you’re avid for. It can be just about anything. (With a few exceptions. See the complete rules.)
• Use whatever you want to create it: camera, crayons, computer—you choose your tools
• All entries must be submitted with a project form. Download it here.

The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2006. Winners will be notified by e-mail March 31, 2006. The Grand Prize includes:

• Round-trip airfare to Las Vegas, NV, departing April 21 and returning April 24, 2006
• Three nights hotel
• A food/beverage per diem allowance
• Complementary passes to the NAB convention, the Postproduction World Conference, and the Avid customer event
• A free copy of Avid Xpress Pro software

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Optimist International Essay Contest

The Optimist Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. This year's topic is "I'm Unique Because...".

The essay contest is a wonderful opportunity to recognize students in our area for their writing abilities. It gives them an opportunity to express their own views on a specific topic.

Awards:

• Club Winner- Medallion, $100, and advancement to District competition.
• District Winner - Plaque, $650 scholarship, an opportunity to read their winning essay at the third quarter District meeting and advancement to National competition
• International - Scholarships: First Place $5,000; Second Place $3,000; Third Place $2,000. In addition to the scholarship, the First Place winner receives an all expense-paid trip with his/her parents to the annual Optimist International Convention.

New 2005/2006 Contest Deadline is February 15, 2006

Eligibility:

The contest is open to students:

• Under the age of 19 as of December 31 of the current school year
• Educated in the U.S., Canada, or the Carribean
• Attending grades 10. 11. or 12
• Entrants to the Bloomington, MN contest must live in Bloomington or attend a Bloomington high school. Students living elsewhere should visit www.optimist.org for information on clubs in your area.

Contest's website

International Photography Awards

Each photograph must be accompanied by a submission form listing your name, contact information and entry fee. You may submit as many photographs as you like; you may also enter a single photograph in as many categories as you deem appropriate.

The deadline for submissions to the 2006 International Photography Awards is May 31, 2006.

International Photographer of the Year™
The fifteen finalists in the categories listed below compete for the coveted title of International Photographer of the Year™, the Lucie and the $10,000 cash prize.

New Discovery of the Year Award
The seven non-professional finalists will compete for the New Discovery of the Year Award, the Lucie and the $2,000 cash prize.

The IPA Peoples’ Choice Award
The IPA Peoples' Choice Award will be presented to the photographer deemed the best by on-line voters.

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EL Publishers scholarship

There are a number of scholarships available for university students. Half of the available awards will go towards entrance scholarships, while the remainder will be given to current undergraduate students. Field of study will have no bearing on scholarship allocation. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.

NOTES:
Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:


DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2006
Award Amount: up to $10,000 available
Submit Essay To: www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php

Topic #1: Considering the budgetary constraints the school system is facing, do you think that every institution should allow advertising? Keep in mind that simple things like a Coke machine count as advertising and do generate money for the school.
Topic #2: Do you think that file sharing is a crime and that there should be harsher punishments for individuals downloading software, music, movie, …etc?
Topic #3: What actions do you think the government should take to decrease the pollutants that are contributing to global warming?
Topic #4: If you had to choose one multi-national company to work for, which company would it be and why?

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The Red Robin Valentine's Day essay contest

No purchase necessary to enter. The Red Robin Valentine's Day essay contest is open to legal residents of the United States or the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada who are at least 18 years of age.

To enter this essay contest, complete the official essay entry form available through the Red Robin® eClub or on our website at www.redrobin.com. All contestants must write an essay in 100-words (or fewer) describing your "amazing love story". Limit one entry per person. Submit your essay on a completed entry form by:

(i) emailing it to valentinesday@redrobin.com
All entries must be emailed no later than Tuesday, February 14, 2006.

GRAND PRIZE: A 7-day Fun Ship Cruise on Carnival. Approximate retail value is $3,000 per cruise. Cruise must be taken by February 14, 2007, excluding all holidays. Stateroom is category 6A oceanview and based on double occupancy.

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Photography Competition 2006

The Photography Competition 2006 is an international photography contest organized by TCB-Cafe Publishing of San Francisco. The contest aims to develop and raise the visibility of photographic and creative talent, in the form of a competition and the resulting book publication and exhibition. The culmination will be a beautiful cloth-bound photographic book, showcasing the competition winners, and gracing the libraries of museums, galleries, individuals and collectors.

The 2006 competition has two separate book themes:

1) A Smile is Worth a Thousand Words
2) Super Heroes

PRIZES

Selected images will be published in the books "Smile" or "Super Heroes" by TCB-Cafe Publishing. Selected images will also appear in a TCB-Cafe Publishing exhibit on the contest's theme. A total of 40 First and Second Place Finalists will be selected per theme.

First Place Finalists (20 will be awarded):

• First Place winners will be published in the Deluxe Editions of the photography books, "Smile" or "Super Heroes"
• First Place winners will also receive a numbered copy of the Deluxe Editions of "Smile" or "Super Heroes," as well as credited in all press materials sent to the media, agencies, and collectors, included in the touring gallery exhibit on the contest's themes

Second Place Finalists (20 will be awarded):

• Second Place winners will be published in the Deluxe Editions of the photography books, "Smile" or "Super Heroes"
• Second Place winners will also receive a 30% discount on copies of the Deluxe Editions of "Smile" or "Super Heroes"

Honorable Mention

Additional prizes and sponsors to be announced.

DEADLINE

All entries must be postmarked by March 30, 2006. Entries cannot be accepted afterwards unless the deadline is officially extended. Finalists will be announced on June 15, 2006. Finalists will be posted on the Competition website. All entrants are required to check that website to determine status.

ENTRY FEES

The entry fee is $25 for the first image, and $10 for each subsequent image. Each Entrant can submit up to three images.

more information: http://cafeandre.com/PhotoContest2006.html

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the Face of 2006

Be in to win the Face of 2006.

Please enter your information on the Online competition entry form. Fill in all fields and include the following images: 1x face, 1x formal, 1x casual, 1x underwear / lingere, and 2x swimwear images (incl: 1x full height) as e-mail attachments via your own e-mail with your online nickname as a reference.

5 categories, 2 winners.!!!!

Bigger Prizes, Travel to New Zealand

The top 3 female and top 3 male contestants along with the 2 winners from the Face of 2005 will be coming to Hamilton City, New Zealand. The final judging of the 6 finalists will be conducted by a panel of guest judges of industry people.

Competition Titles and Awards:
Face of 2006 - Female Winner
Face of 2006 - Male Winner
Face of 2006 - Mr & Miss Photogenic
Face of 2006 - Mr & Miss new Face
Face of 2006 - Mr or Miss Formal Attire (finalists only)
Face of 2006 - Mr or Miss Swimwear (finalists only)
Face of 2006 - Mr or Miss Personality (finalists only)
Face of 2006 - Mr or Miss Public Speaking (finalists only)

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the Everyman Photo Contest

The Everyman believes that anyone who has ever taken pictures in their life, has taken good pictures. One of the primary differences between professionals and non-professionals is how reliably they can get the good shot. because, photography, like any art, is meant to capture a moment, convey a feeling, tell a story, it is erroneous to believe that in order for a photo to be effective or artistic it must have formal composition, ideal lighting or, and most importantly, be taken by a professional.

hree photos will be selected from each of the following categories:
1. black & white
2. landscape/nature
3. people/portrait
4. travel/architecture
5. macro/abstract
6. from the attic (returning bonus category. see below description for details.)

and the prizes will go as such.
First Place: $50.00
Second Place: $30.00
Third Place: $20.00

and, one photo will be awarded the distinguished:
buddy james best title award


ubmissions are due by Monday October 2, 2006 @ midnight CST.

The entries will be made available for viewing on Wednesday November 1, 2006.

Results will be announced on Friday December 1, 2006.

Prize money will be sent by December 15, 2006 to the address provided at the time of submission, just in time for the holidays.

more information: www.theeveryman.com/61.php

2006 International Essay Contest for Young People

The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the "International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World." Not only should young people benefit from this global movement, but they should be empowered to play a leading role in the creation of a culture of peace. The theme of this year's International Essay Contest is "Learning to live together: promoting tolerance and diversity in globalized societies." Young people from around the world are invited to submit their creative ideas on this theme.

Theme: "Learning to live together: promoting tolerance and diversity in globalized societies" -- In our modern world, people of different nationality, race or religion often find themselves living and working side by side. How can peoples of diverse cultures and backgrounds live together peacefully? How can young people contribute to the creation of dynamic and harmonious multicultural societies? What kind of projects can you start to achieve this goal?

Guidelines:
1. Essay entries for Children's Category may be submitted by anyone up to 14 years old.
2. Essays must be 800 words or less, typed or printed in English, Spanish, German or French.
3. Essays must have a cover page indicating (1) category (Specify as Children's Category) (2) essay title (3) your name (4) present address (5) phone number (6) fax number (7) e-mail address (8) nationality (9) age as of June 30, 2006 (10) sex (11) school name and grade. Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants' names and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director. (Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.)
4. Entries may be submitted by postal mail or e-mail.
5. Essays must be original and unpublished.
6. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
7. Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the sponsor.

Deadline: Entries must be received by June 30, 2006. Winners will be announced in November 2006 on the Goi Peace Foundation web site (http://www.goipeace.or.jp). Winners will also be notified.

Awards: 1st Prize: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$900) ... 1 entrant
2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$450) ... 2 entrants
3rd Prize: Certificate and gift ... 5 entrants
Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift ... 25 entrants
All entrants will receive a certificate. (Certificates, prizes and gifts will be mailed to the entrants by the end of the year.)
1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony and the International Youth Forum to be held in Tokyo, Japan in November 2006. (Travel expenses will be covered by the sponsor.) -

Please send your entries to: International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation 1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan E-mail: essay@goipeace.or.jp

Japan

ICT's Light of Truth Essay Contest 2006

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is holding the fifth annual Light of Truth Essay Contest (LTEC) in 2006. The contest seeks to recognize talented Tibetans and to foster debate as well as articulate innovative and practical solutions to pressing issues facing the Tibetan people. Winning essays will be posted on ICT's website (www.savetibet.org) and printed in full or excerpted form in some Tibet-related journals.

Topic:

The Tibetan Plateau is rich in natural resources, including wildlife, and is the source of the major rivers in Asia. Tibet provides water resources to a major portion of the world's population. Based on this situation, what impact can Tibetan natural resources have in the social and economic development in Tibet and in the world? Within the reality and limitations of the current Chinese government regulations, what can Tibetans do to protect the water resources, wildlife (including the prevention of illegal trade), and other natural resources of Tibet?

Prizes: First prize: $1,000. Second prize: $500. Third prize: $250 (all awards in USD).

Due Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 by midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winners will be announced on Thursday, July 6, 2006.

More information: www.savetibet.org/news/newsitem.php?id=903

Tibet

The Richard Casement internship

The Economist invites applications for the 2006 Richard Casement internship. This is for a would-be journalist under 25 to spend three months of the summer on the newspaper, writing about science and technology. Our aim is more to discover writing talent in a science student than scientific aptitude in a budding journalist. Applicants should write a letter introducing themselves, along with an original article of about 600 words that they think would be suitable for publication in the Science and technology section. They should be prepared to come for an interview in London or New York, at their own expense. Applications must reach us by February 25th. They should be sent by e-mail to casement@economist.com

internship

Interleges $4,000 Award

Interleges, the international association of independent law firms, resolved to dedicate an award to the memory of its founder Stephen A. Reyner of London. The award will be granted to the author of the best essay selected by a specialized jury, and is open to undergraduate law students and low trainees who graduated after January 1, 2004 from any jurisdiction.

The subject metter:
LEX MERCATORIA AND WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION LAW IN RELATION TO INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS.

Word limit: 5000 words.

Prize: $4 000

Deadline: March 31, 2006

Please visit site www.interleges.com.

The David Watt Prize 2006

This prize for journalism is a tribute to man widely regarded as one of the UK's outstanding writers. It was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the life and work of David Watt.

To be eligible, entries must have been published in English during the calendar year 2005. Entries must, in the opinion of the judging panel, have made an outstanding contribution towards the clarification and understanding of national, international or global issues.

The prize was established by Rio Tinto plc in 1988. Its value this year has been increased to ₤10,000.

Full details are available from The Administrator, The David Watt Prize, Rio Tinto plc, 6 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LD, telephone 020 7753 2316, or email davidwattprize@riodinto.com.

The closing date for entries, which should also be sent to this address, is 31 March 2006.

The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef 2006 scholarship competition

You can win a full tuition scholarship worth more than $35,000 to study culinary arts The Art Institutes, and the prestigious title "Best Teen Chef."

The deadline to enter the competition is February 10, 2006.

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First Annual Private Sector Development Research Competition

The International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group and the Financial Times (FT) invite entries for the first international private sector development research paper competition for 2005-2006.

The Theme
“Business and Development: The Private Path to Prosperity”

The competition seeks to promote the best thinking on the role of business in development. Papers should add to the global discussion on private sector development and economic growth by providing new and innovative analyses, perspectives, or ideas. The target audience can be economic and financial policymakers, the international financial community, or international/domestic investors.

Awards
Six awards will be granted to the top papers as judged by the Awards Committee:

Gold Award US$30,000
2 Silver Awards each US$15,000
3 Bronze Awards each US$10,000

All papers must be submitted in English and have a maximum of 4,000 words. Abstracts must have a maximum of 300 words. All entries must be received on or before June 30th, 2006. See Terms and Conditions that apply to all entrants.

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