DIVERSE MINDS YOUTH WRITING SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: B'nai B'rith International is hosting a scholarship contest for high school students called the Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge. The contest asks students to create an original children's book that tells a story of diversity or tolerance. The deadline for submissions is March 1. More information is available at www.binaibrith.org. BAHAMIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE ESSAY COMPETITION: The Leadership with the members of the Bahamian American Culture Society, Inc. (BACS) wishes to connect with students of Bahamian-American heritage, grades 5-10, in the metropolitan and Tri-State areas. These students are invited to participate in a competitive essay contest on "My Bahamian-American Heritage". Competition will run during the month of February, and essays must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008. For more information about the contest call (212) 213-0562, e-mail bacsorg@earthlink.net, or visit www.BahamianAmericanCulturalSociety.org THE RANDOM HOUSE, INC. CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION: Open to all New York City public high school seniors. All submissions are judged solely on creative expression--there is no entrance fee or grade point average required. Although the deadline has passed for literature entries, the application deadline for graphic novel entries is April 4, 2008. For an application, please see Mr. Francis of the English Department. 2008 YOUNG NATIVE WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST: "This writing contest is designed to inspire Native American high school students to research and elaborate on historic or contemporary issues affecting their community. It offers all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C., and college scholarships to the top five winning essayists." Visit www.indian.hklaw.com for complete details, writing requirements, and instructions. For more information, call toll-free 1-866-452-2737. Entry deadline is April 15, 2008. JEWISH HERITAGE WRITING CONTEST: In honor of Jewish Heritage-NY 2008 and the annual observance of Jewish Heritage Week (May 4-11), the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, in cooperation with the DOE, is sponsoring the Toby Nussbaum Jewish Heritage-NY Writing Contest for New York City public school students. This year's theme is "Rachmanut: Expressing the Jewish Value of Compassion." Students are asked to write a short essay or poem on the concept of compassion and an obligation to society. The contest is open to students in grades 4-12. There will be winners of cash prizes at each school level. For information, please e-mail Marcy Fishman at fishmanm@jcrcny.org or call (212) 983-4800, ext. 142. CREATIVE COMMUNICATION ESSAY CONTEST: Over $3000 in prizes. Top essays are published. Essay can be written on any topic. "We are looking for good non-fiction essay writing." -5 divisions, including grades 7-9 and 10-12. 10 winners in each division -Each entry must include a count of the number of words used -Each entry must be no longer than 250 words. Only one entry per contest -Each entry must have an original title and must be in English. -Please include: name (clearly printed), current grade, home address (optional), school name, school address, and teacher's name Enter online at: www.studentessaycontest.com or mail entries to: Essay Contest 1488 N 200 W Logan, UT 84341 Contest deadlines: February 14, 2008, July 15, 2008 and October 15, 2008. CREATIVE COMMUNICATION POETRY CONTEST: Three contests a year with the following deadlines. For the Fall 2007 contest, entries must be postmarked by December 5, 2007. For the Spring 2008 contest, entries must be postmarked by April 8, 2008. For the Summer 2008 contest, entries must be postmarked by August 15, 2008. Enter online at: www.poeticpower.com. Last modified 11 February 2008 06:30