The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

• The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the artistic and literary abilities of teenagers through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Started in 1923, the program selects scholarship winners based on submitted artwork and literature, paintings, drawings, films and animations, essays, video games, short stories, humor and poetry from teenagers in the 7th through 12th grades. In 2011 the scholarships included the $1,000, Creativity & Citizenship Award, the $1,000 New York Life Award and a $1,000 and $2,500 AMD Game Changer Award for video game designs. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers also offers the B.I.G. Awards for art and literary submissions, the ASAP Awards for summer and writing camps and individual $10,000 scholarships for 15 graduating high school seniors.
  
  

First Scholarship Fund

• The First Scholarship Fund is a program that offers financial assistance to low-income students ages 11 through 14. Awards are used to fund student registration and participation in summer camps throughout the U.S. Students must attend a summer camp certified by the American Camp Association, affiliated with a public school or university, or managed by organizations such as the Boy Scouts. Applicants must attend a public school, demonstrate financial need and submit a teacher recommendation and short essay to qualify. Students should also have passing grades and obtain parental permission in order to participate in the program.
  
  

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

• The Alzheimer's Foundation of America awards a college scholarship through its division, AFA Teens. Graduating high school students planning to attend or currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Application criteria include a 1,200 to 1,500 word autobiography that addresses the applicant's experience with Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, applicants must submit an official transcript and proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. In 2010, first place winners received $5,000. The second and third runner-up winners received $500 and $250 respectively.
  
  

CFDA/Teen Vogue Scholarship

• The CFDA/Teen Vogue Scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizens or legal residents who plan to attend a four-year undergraduate fashion design program following graduation. The program considers eligible schools as members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. In addition to submitting an application form, students must create a mood board. Mood boards can depict drawings, photos and other visuals illustrating the applicants' ideas about fashion design. Other application materials include an official transcript, essay and two recommendation letters. The first place winner in 2011 will be awarded $25,000. Five runner-up winners are awarded individual awards of $5,000 each.