$10,000 Scholarship for Students

AskAsia.org is offering several $10,000 Scholarships to students who address the theme "It's a Big World - What Can We Learn From Each Other?"

High School students can either write an essay or enter in the multimedia category.

"Multimedia Category:
Multimedia entries must address the following question in 6 minutes or less:

Identify a global problem or challenge and create an in-depth video or animation feature that includes ALL of the following:

1. The problem or challenge and how it affects your life as an individual, as a member of your local community and/or as a global citizen.

2. An examination of the problem in an international context, preferably by exploring how the problem also affects individuals and communities in another country

Be sure to support your assertions with evidence that you have identified through research. Cite all sources as they are used in the multimedia piece, as well as in a complete bibliography of works cited and consulted. You may only include video clips, images, or music that you have created or obtained permission to use, and they must be properly credited as well.

Please Note: Multimedia entries can be video or animation, but PowerPoint or audio entries are not allowed."

Winners also get an all expenses paid trip to NYC in November 2008 to get their award. The deadline for the online application/upload is Thursday, June 12.