Girls Going Places Scholarship

Gender equality can’t be expected to happen automatically in a society that has long rewarded men more than women for comparable achievements, and the Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program aims to nurture young women who show initiative in their schools and communities.

Open to girls between 12 and 18 years old, the contest, sponsored by the Guardian Life Insurance Company, grants $10,000 to the first-prize winner, with $5,000 going to second place, $3,000 for third, and $1,000 for each of the 12 finalists.

Award: $10,000
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2011
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