Our Voice Our Country Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 4
Amount: $1,000
Contact: ourvoiceourcountry.org
Requirements: For students who are entering their freshman year of college. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify. Visit the Web site for more information.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 31
Amount: $1,000
Contact: gkscholarship.com
Requirement: For all high school students. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.
Grants to Fight Teen Dating Abuse
Deadline: Nov. 15
Amount: $250
Contact: dosomething.org/dating-abuse/grants
Description: Do Something and Liz Claiborne Inc. support young people taking a stand against teen dating abuse. Submit a project and you could win a $250 grant to help run your teen dating abuse program. Apply online.
East-West University Challenge Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Contact: eastwest.edu/east-west/contest/register.asp
Requirements: Open to students planning to attend East-West University.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Animal Care League
Location: 1011-13 Garfield St., Oak Park
Duties: Fundraising and office tasks, as well as walking dogs and socializing cats.
Minimum age: 16
Contact: 708-848-8155 or animalcareleague.org
