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• Practical Jokers Scholarship
Who’s Eligible? Current US high school students
Amount: $500
How to Apply: Share with us the best practical joke you’ve ever seen in person
Due Date: May 15th, 2014
• Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest
Who’s Eligible? Students age 14 years or older currently attending a high school, home school association or other school-sanctioned prom in 2014
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: Applicants must create an original outfit that incorporates Duck Brand Duct Tape
Due Date: May 23rd, 2014 (entry period deadline)
• U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Who’s Eligible? Current high school seniors currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a two- or four-year college or university
Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: Complete a short online application
Due Date: May 29th, 2014
• A Voice for Animals Contest
Who’s Eligible? High school students (or students currently home-schooled) that are under 19 years of age
Amount: Various awards ranging from $750 to $150
How to Apply: Entrants in the 16-18 year old section of the contest are required take an active involvement in a project which strives to help animals in need; projects may include creation of a school group, website, blog, or Facebook page aimed at raising awareness about an animal issue
Due Date: May 31st, 2014
• Teens Drive Smart Video Contest
Who’s Eligible? Students between the ages of 16 and 21 with a valid driver’s license that are enrolled full-time at a high school or college
Amount: $20,000
How to Apply: Make a short video sharing a creative idea related to safe driving
Due Date: June 19th, 2014
• Prom Guide Cutest Couple Contest
Who’s Eligible? Current female high school juniors and seniors
Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: Submit a photo of you and your prom date
Due Date: June 30th, 2014
• IP Video Contest
Who’s Eligible? Students between the ages of 13 and 18 that are currently enrolled in a high school or college
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: Complete the official entry form and submit an original video in response to one of four prompts about the patent system
Due Date: July 1st, 2014