Spring 2004 Scholarships Still Available - Foundation Needs High School & College Winners

The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation is announcing new scholarships that are now available. The scholarships are based on what participants know and have no essay, grade point average or financial need requirements. Scholarships are based on multiple choice quizzes delivered via the Internet. There are cash scholarships available for both high school and college students. Registration is now open at www.cksf.org.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 29, 2004 -- The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) gives the traditional scholarship program a run for its money. The Foundation provides a new and unique way for students to earn money for higher education through multiple choices quizzes delivered via the Internet. Points are awarded for correct answers and one point is deducted per second it takes to answer a question. Winners, essentially, are the fastest and most accurate. Questions are based on the general information everyone should know.

Whats even more non-traditional about Common Knowledge scholarships, is that there are never any academic or non-academic prerequisites, no essays to write, GPA requirements, or service hours to complete. If a student is alive, they qualify ! (foreign students included)

We want to attract and motivate those students who may not have the highest academic standing, and give them a fair and real opportunity to win a scholarship," said Daryl Hulce, CKSF president.

Available Spring 2004 scholarships are listed below. Students must register at www.cksf.org BEFORE the start date of the scholarship. Registration and competition is FREE and personal information is always protected.

•   MARCH 3 : LIFE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP – For high school and college students specifically interested in pursuing a degree in chemistry or medicine. One first place winner will receive a $500 cash scholarship to the college or university of their choice. (4 rounds)
•   APRIL 7 : SORELLA SCHOLARSHIP – For high school and college students specifically interested in pursuing a degree in criminal justice or law enforcement. The first place winner will receive a $700 cash scholarship and the second place winner will receive a $300 cash scholarship to the college or university of their choice. (4 rounds)
•   APRIL 7 : NATIONAL COMMON KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP – For high school students only. Questions will be based completely on the students general knowledge on variety of subjects. There will be a first place winner from each grade level. The Senior winner will receive $1000, Junior $750, Sophomore $500, and Freshman $200. All are cash scholarships payable to the college or university of their choice. (4 rounds)
•   APRIL 8 : COLLEGE OPEN - For college students only. Questions will be based completely on the students general knowledge on variety of subjects. There will be a first place winner from Freshmen to Juniors. Each will receive a $250 cash scholarship payable to the college or university of their choice. (4 rounds)
•   APRIL 19 : NATIONAL MOVIE SCHOLARSHIP – For high school and college students. Questions will be based on the movies, Aladdin, A League of Their Own, and Dead Poets Society. One first place winner will receive a $250 cash scholarship to the college or university of their choice. (2 rounds)
•   MAY 4 : LITERATURE SCHOLARSHIP – For high school students only. Questions will be based on information found in the books, The Great Gatsby, The Catcher in the Rye, and Shoeless Joe Jackson. There will be a first place winner from each grade level. The Senior winner will receive $400, Junior $300, Sophomore $200, and Freshman $100. All are cash scholarships payable to the college or university of their choice. (4 rounds)
(note: Rounds are the number of quizzes related to that scholarship – one per week. Students must complete all rounds. The winning student has the highest average score.)

Monica Crews, Colorado State University Common Knowledge Scholarship participant says, I think its a great way to win scholarship money. Lots of people never have the opportunity to win scholarships, and I think this foundation really opens the door for them."

The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation is an Internet based, non-profit administered at Nova Southeastern Universitys Fischler Graduate School of Education in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

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