<p>I know there's an inordinate amount for math and science, but what are some prestigious awards/competitions for students whose strengths are in the humanities? The only ones I know of thus far are the Scholastic Writing Awards and, though not really an award, the TASP program.</p>
<p>The John F Kennedy Library's Profile in Courage Essay Contest is a big one</p>
<p>and if youre into writing 15 pages single spaced it looks good to be published in the Concord Review (thats probably the biggest one)</p>
<p>there is also an ayn rand essay contest. My english class did it last year.</p>
<p>look for local essay contests, google: "your area essay contests"</p>
<p>The NCTE is another big one.</p>
<p>Ohh yeah, you could also send in a "This I Believe" essay to NPR</p>