Other Awards Available

Arts Recognition and Talent Search program through the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts

Awards: Nearly $300,000 in cash awards, $3 million in scholarship opportunities and the chance to be named a 2000 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts

Applications: Accepted in eight categories: dance, music/jazz, music/instrumental, music/voice, photography, theater, visual arts and writing

Requirements: High school seniors, 17 or 18 years old, who are U.S. citizens and legal residents, except for the music/jazz category, which seeks international applicants

Deadline: Oct. 1

Information and applications: (800) 970-ARTS or Web site https://www.nfaa.org

Scholastic Writing Awards

Awards: More than 1,000 awards presented annually in nine writing and 16 art categories

Requirements: Students who live in the U.S. and attend grades 7 through 12

Information: (212) 343-6893 or Web site a&wgeneralinfo@scholastic.com

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

Awards: $147,000 total: one $18,000, one $16,000, one $14,000, six $3,000 and 54 $1,500 cash scholarships

Focus: Public speaking

Requirements: Students in grades 9 through 12 who are U.S. citizens

Entry requirements: Prepared and extemporaneous speeches

Deadline: Dec. 1

Information: Web site www.legion.org/orarules

.html or write to: The American Legion, National Americanism Commission, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206

Broadcast Music Inc. Awards to Student Composers

Awards: $15,000 in $500 to $3,000 cash awards

Focus: Music

Requirements: High school students or private music students under the age of 26 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of a Western Hemisphere nation

Entry requirements: Musical compositions

Deadline: February

Information: Contact Ralph N. Jackson, BMI Awards to Student Composers, Broadcast Music Inc., 320 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019

Duracell/National Science Teachers Assn. Scholarship Competition

Awards: Savings bonds: one $20,000, five $10,000, 10 $1,000, 25 $500 and 59 $200

Focus: Building a working device that is battery-powered

Requirements: Students in grades 9 through 12 who are citizens of the U.S. or U.S. territories

Deadline: Mid-January

Information: Contact Duracell/NSTA Scholarship Competition, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3000