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Will you be a senior during the 2010-2011 school year?  Do you participate in at least one sport?  Are you a leader in your school and your community?  Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything that you do!  Apply now for the 2010 Wendy's High School Heisman!  Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply.  The first 41,100 applicants will receive a FREE Wendy's Gift Card.  The deadline is October 3, 2010.

If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fafulous trip to Weashington, D.C., next May - by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award!  Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example.  It's easy to apply:  Visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the onscreen instrucitons.  The deadline is November 1, 2010.

The Horatio Alger Associationseeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college educaton and a desire to contribute to society.  Submit an online applicaton at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships  The deadline is October 31, 2010.

 Michigan Tech's Leading Scholar Award program recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and scholarly achievements both in and outside of the classroom.  This scholarship is valued at full-time tuition, room and board, and a $1,000 stipend for each of four years provided renewal requirements are met.  Visit www.admissions.mtu.edu/scholars to download the application directions, teacher recommendation form and essay response assignment.  Submit completed materials by October 15, 2010.

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Scholarship Program  "VOICE OF DEMOCRACY"  The voice of Democracy scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarhips.  Awards are given at the local, distric, state and national level.  The top scholarship is $30,000 along with a trip to Washington, D.C.  The 2010-2011 Theme is "DOES MY GENERATION HAVE A ROLE IN AMERICAN'S FUTURE ?"  The deadline is Nov. 1, 2010.  Contact the Local Ladies Auxiliar VFW 3900.  Contact person is:  Cathy Rowe at (906) 337- 1793.  E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The American Legion Department of Michiganannounce their scholarships:  Oratorical Scholarship, American Legion Baseball & Scholarship, Boys State - Samsung Scholarship, Student Trooper Program, Brewer & Wilson Scholarships, Eagel Scout of the Year.  Information on all scholarships can be found at:  www.michiganlegion.org

RARE EVERYDAY HEROES:  Eligible candidates are Michigah High School Seniors.  Students submit an original essay (one page, single spaced) about someone whom they consider to be an Everyday Hero because, through their life's work, they are making a difference for others.  These should be just "regular" people ... not celebrities.  Entries must be postmarked by December 1, 2010. For more details, official rules and the online entry form, please  visit  www.RAREfoundation.org