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DeadlineScholarship NameEligibility OverviewAward AmountApplication LinkApplication RequirementsNotes
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March 1Om and Shanti ScholarshipDallas/Collin Co. HS seniors; GPA ≥2.0; FAFSA; plan to attend college in Texas; preference first-genhttps://cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/om-shanti-scholarship/Complete CFT general app first: 2 recs (enter emails); 500–750w essay; optional add’l essay; 1-page FAFSA SAR (EFC page); need statement; HS transcript; SAT/ACT if not on transcript
Auto-match after general app; verify current year on site
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March 1Dallas A&M Club ScholarshipHS senior attending Texas A&M–College Station in Fall 2026https://dallasamclub.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipsOnline app + 5 short answers (honors; activities; intended study; why A&M; other info)Awards administered by Dallas A&M Club
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March 1Northwood Woman’s Club ScholarshipFemale; US citizen/PR; HS senior or college student living in Dallas/Collin Co.; GPA ≥2.5CFT general app first (same requirements as CFT): 2 recs; 500–750w general essay; 1-page FAFSA SAR; need statement; transcript (+ SAT/ACT if not on transcript); Supplement: 500–1000w essay on life challenges & goalsSubmit general app early so recs go out in time
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March 1UTD Comet Scholars ProgramAdmitted to UTD; first-time freshman for Fall 2026; academic merit; demonstrated financial need; FAFSA/TASFAhttps://oue.utdallas.edu/programs/comet-scholars-program/apply-for-scholarship/1-page resume; recommendations (upload or email to multicultural@utdallas.edu); 3 essays: diversity (≤500w), how scholarship assists (≤500w), goals (≤250w)UTD NETID login required
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March 1Frederica Chase Dodd ScholarshipAfrican American female; top 25%; Dallas County public HS senior; plan 4-yr university; financial need; community service; good characterhttps://form.jotform.com/230224673372048Upload HS transcript; 1 rec letter; SAT/ACT; verified community service (hours/contact/signature); income verification (W-2/tax/affidavit); photo; two 250w+ essays (challenges; why select you)
Follow documentation rules for service verification
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March 1Project Yellow Light (PSA Competition)
HS students; anti-texting-while-driving PSA
Up to $8,000https://www.projectyellowlight.com/Video, radio, or billboard PSAMultiple media formats.
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Mar 1
(HS JUNIORS) Horatio Alger National Scholarship (All 50 States & D.C.)
High school junior enrolled full time; U.S. citizen; strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree (may start at a 2-year then transfer); family adjusted gross income $100,000 or less; involved in co-curricular and community service activities; demonstrates integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; minimum GPA 2.0 (GPA 2.0 or higher)
$25,000 (105 scholarships)
https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/Online application with academic info, activities, and short answers; financial information to verify need; transcript
National program for juniors; award paid to accredited non-profit U.S. institutions
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March 1
CREW in the Community Education Scholarship (Communities Foundation of Texas)
Female students pursuing a Qualified Field of Commercial Real Estate (QFCRE) OR interested in QFCRE and pursuing any accredited 2-year or 4-year degree OR pursuing a certificate/credential/license to work in QFCRE; must be a graduating senior or past graduate of a high school in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman, or Ellis counties OR enrolled (min 6 credit hours) in an accredited trade/vocational/2-year/4-year/graduate program within those counties; must be a U.S. citizen or documented legal resident
Up to $5,000 (annual)
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cftexasscholarshipRequires 2 letters of recommendation + an essay; selection considers financial need, aspirations/ideals expressed in essay, and school/extracurricular activities; questions: scholarships@cftexas.org
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March 2USPAACC ScholarshipUS citizen/PR; East/South/Southeast Asian or Pacific Island heritage; GPA greater than 3.3; leadership & community service; financial needhttps://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships2x2 photo; respond to 2 of 3 essays (use Denny’s Q if seeking Denny’s award); official HS transcript; most-recent parent tax return (SSNs blacked out; applicant listed); 2 recs (school + community, on letterhead); documentation of applications/aid/costsEnsure tax year recency meets app rules
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March 3
Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship
BIPOC Dallas County HS seniors; applied to 4-yr college; unweighted GPA at least 2.75 (or 80); significant service; financial need (FAFSA)$5,000https://dallaslinksinc.org/scholarship-2/Official transcript; 2 rec letters; resume; ≤500w essay (personal accomplishments/experiences/background)
GISD devices may block site—use phone or virtual desktop
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March 6Superintendent’s Scholarship ProgramHS seniors; unweighted GPA ≥2.5; applied to a college/university; passed all STAARCompleted app; headshot; 1–2 page resume (PDF); 1 rec (teacher/counselor/college advisor, PDF); proof of service/leadership/extracurriculars; transcript (PDF); 2–5 min video essay (follow instruction sheet)Follow the program instruction sheet exactly
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March 6
Walter Hurst Sophomore of the Year Scholarship (Texas–Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation)
Current high school sophomore in Texas or Oklahoma; selection emphasizes leadership, service, academics, and involvement; each Kiwanis Club may nominate one student to advance; 20 district-wide recipients; winners announced at the 2026 Texas–Oklahoma District Convention
$600 (paid to college/university/technical school)
Link to ApplicationReturn completed application to school counselor by the deadline; nomination via local Kiwanis Club required; funds paid directly to the institution; essays must be student’s original work (no AI); follow instructions exactly to avoid disqualification
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March 10PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. ScholarshipDallas College undergrad; completing Associate & transferring to university (no CC); identify as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino; ≥45 credits by Jan 2026; college GPA ≥2.75; STEM/Business major; authorized to work in U.S.up to$10,000https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/pepsicosmile/Online app; college transcript; (optional) FAFSA SAR; other materials per portal
If interface shows prior cohort dates, start early and confirm current cycle
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March 13Women at Microsoft ScholarshipGraduating seniors who identify as female or non-binary; pursuing STEAM; leadership & activities; GPA (per app)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/women-at-microsoft-scholarshipTranscript; statements: goals/objectives; unusual/personal circumstances; online recommendationNo citizenship requirement
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March 13Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) ScholarshipGraduating seniors of African descent; plan to study CS/CIS/Engineering or Business (BA/Finance/Marketing); GPA ≥3.0; passion for tech; leadershiphttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/bam-scholarship.aspxTranscript; ≈500w essay on tech career engagement (+ exemplary HS tech work); statements (goals; unusual circumstances); 1 faculty/staff rec on letterheadNo citizenship requirement
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March 13HOLA at Microsoft ScholarshipU.S.-based HS seniors of Hispanic/Latinx descent; US citizen/PR/DACA; plan CS/CIS/Engineering or Business at 2- or 4-yr; GPA ≥3.0https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/hola-scholarship.aspxTranscript; leadership/activities; statements (goals/objectives; unusual circumstances); essay (see app); online recommendationVerify allowed majors list in app
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March 14M.A.D. Pitch Competition (Toast for Charity)Juniors & seniors; African American or Latino/a; live/attend HS in Dallas, TX$1,500–$6,000https://www.toastforcharity.org/mad-pitch-competition-scholarshipOnline app; 3–5 min pitch video: using tech/education/social innovation to impact your community; finalists advance to in-person roundScholarship amounts vary by placement
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March 15Beyond the Boroughs ScholarshipAccepted to a 4-yr university; low-income household; GPA ≥2.5; activities/workhttp://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/the-application/Online app; FAFSA SAR data (finalists may upload); recommender contact info; short answers (interests; why college; home responsibilities); longer essays (community; challenge; about you; goal/plan)Start early—several writing sections
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March 15Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Ages 8–18; significant community service/leadership
$10,000https://barronprize.org/apply/Essays, letters, project evidence
Must have led service project. TX note: Also check Terry Foundation (via partner universities), UIL/TILF, Texas PTA, TxDOT 'Don't Mess with Texas' (spring), Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Dallas/Collin/Tarrant community foundations, Garland NAACP, GEESA.
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March 15Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars ScholarshipHigh school senior; minimum GPA 3.5 (GPA 3.5 or higher); first-generation college student; U.S. resident OR international student graduating from a U.S. high school; planning full-time bachelor’s study at a U.S. 4-year university in one of these majors: architecture, engineering, environmental architecture and design, ground transportation, mathematics, pre-medicine, psychology, sciences, or Spanish language and literature; community service or extracurricular participation; demonstrated financial need
Award amount varies
https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.comOnline application; no essay required; provide academic info and documentation of financial need per application instructions
Opens November 18, 2025; closes March 15, 2026; citizenship not required
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March 15Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars ScholarshipHigh school senior; Minimum GPA 3.5; resident of the U.S. or international student graduating from a U.S. high school; planning to attend a four-year U.S. college or university full time; studying architecture, engineering, environmental architecture and design, ground transportation, mathematics, pre-medicine studies, psychology, sciences, or Spanish language and literature; participation in community service or extracurricular activities; first-generation college student; demonstrate financial needAward varieshttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/fontana-transport-inc-scholars-scholarshipOnline application; no essay required; proof of financial need and academic record; evidence of community service or extracurriculars; indicate first-generation status
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March 15
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program (UCB, Inc.)
30 scholarships up to $5,000 each; 3 scholarships up to $10,000 each
Postsecondary-bound students
No GPA requirement; not based on financial need; open to students attending an accredited United States-based institution of higher learning; diagnosed with epilepsy OR immediate family member/caregiver of a person living with epilepsyComplete application (see program site)ucbfamilyepilepsyscholarship.com
Longest-running pharma-sponsored epilepsy scholarship program (per flyer)
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March 19APSA Minority Fellows Program (MFP)Applicants from underrepresented groups (Black/African American; Hispanic/Latino/a; American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian/Pacific Islander; Native Hawaiian); U.S. citizen/national/permanent resident or DACA; applying to or early in a doctoral program in political science$5,000https://accessscholarships.com/scholarship/american-political-science-association-minority-fellows-program/Application, transcript, recommendations, resume, personal statement; financial need analysis; see site for any special requirements and exact award details
File under month once the cycle deadline is posted
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March 21Harvey Martin Dream Foundation ScholarshipHS seniors with strong attendance; community/school involvementApplication (harveymartindreamfoundation.com)Mail: letter of goals/background; 3 recs; list of achievements/activities; app with student & parent signatures; (optional) attendance recordPartners with TAMU-Commerce & UNT Dallas
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March 21UNT Dallas Presidential ScholarshipHS seniors; GPA ≥3.0; school/community involvementQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementApplication + 2 recs; unofficial transcript; 500w essay (choose 1 of 3); email essay/recs (and likely transcript) to address on app page after submittingFollow post-submission email instructions
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March 22AAUW Dallas ScholarshipGraduating senior young woman; high academic achievement; leadership, service, extracurriculars; financial need; plan 4-yr universityAAUW Scholarship ApplicationApplication; extracurricular resume (soph-senior); ≈150w statement (why higher ed); counselor report OR personal reference; official transcript incl. SAT/ACT; email to BOTH addresses listedEmail by end of day per instructions
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March 27Ivy & Pearl Foundation of Dallas ScholarshipAfrican American female; DISD; GPA ≥3.0; plan 4-yr university
$16,000 total (renewable)
Ivy and Pearl Foundation ScholarshipApplication; TSIA2/SAT/ACT; headshot/cap-gown photo with permission line; 3 signed recs (2 school on letterhead + 1 community/minister/work); transcript in sealed envelope; FAFSA or income proof; service proof form; short essay (philosophy, goals/talents, family, need)Deadline extended previously—confirm current
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March 27Travis T. Lewis Scholarship (Ivy & Pearl)African American female; DISD; GPA ≥3.0; plan 4-yr universityTravis T Lewis Scholarship ApplicationSame packet style as Ivy & Pearl: test scores; photo with permission line; 3 signed recs (2 school on letterhead + 1 community/minister/work); sealed transcript; FAFSA/income; service proof; short essay (philosophy, goals, talents, family, need)Letters addressed per application
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March 27Ivy & Pearl HBCU ScholarshipAfrican American DISD students; GPA ≥3.0; plan to attend an HBCUIvy and Pearl HBCU ScholarshipApplication; TSIA2/SAT/ACT; photo with permission line; 3 signed recs (2 school on letterhead + 1 community/minister/work); sealed transcript; FAFSA/income; service proof; short essay (philosophy, goals, talents, family, need)Letters addressed to HBCU℠ Scholarship
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March 27
Reflection of Empowerment Scholarship (Ivy & Pearl)
Female DISD students; applying to 4-yr college/university; GPA ≥2.5Reflection of Empowerment ApplicationApplication; TSIA2/SAT/ACT; photo with permission line; 2 signed recs addressed to Ivy & Pearl; sealed transcript; FAFSA/income; service proof ≥50 hrs (last 2 yrs); 500–750w reflective essay (story, goals, challenges overcome, community impact)Use the provided service proof form
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March 27PACE Foundation Scholarship (Ivy & Pearl)DISD students; GPA ≥3.0; plan 4-yr; interested in STEMPace Foundation Scholarship ApplicationApplication; TSIA2/SAT/ACT; photo with permission line; 3 signed recs (2 school on letterhead + 1 community/minister/work); sealed transcript; FAFSA/income; service proof; short essay (philosophy, goals, talents, family, need)STEM interest required
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March 27The Angel Scholarship (Ivy & Pearl)DISD students; GPA ≥2.5; applying to vocational school, community college, or 4-yrThe Angel Scholarship ApplicationApplication; TSIA2/SAT/ACT; photo with permission line; 2 signed recs addressed to Ivy & Pearl; sealed transcript; FAFSA/income; service proof ≥50 hrs (last 2 yrs); 500–750w personal development essay (career goals, how scholarship helps, challenges)Vocational/CC/4-yr eligible
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March 29
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Scholarships – Platform
Live in a CBC member’s district; African American; US citizen/PRhttps://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/Official transcript; 2 recs (email requests via portal); video personal statement (academics/goals/community impact); resume (single PDF: academics, ECs, honors, work, service, skills); professional headshot; may need FAFSA SAR; extra questions per specific awards
Use House “Find Your Representative” to confirm district
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March 30
NCBW Dallas Metropolitan Chapter Scholarship
Black female; GPA greater than 2.5; graduating seniorScholarship Application — NCBW DallasHousehold income (2023); essay or 2-min video (plans + why Black women are influential); 300w letter of interest (interests, acts of kindness, religious/service activities); optional additional docs (use them)DISD blocks the site—use a personal device
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March 30
Courageous Persuaders Competition (Safe Driving 30-sec Commercial)
High school students in the continental U.S.; may enter individually or as a team (all members grades 9–12, age 19 or under; team captain required); multiple entries allowed; valid government-issued photo ID required for all team members if selected as winners
Scholarship awards (amount varies)
https://www.courageouspersuaders.comUpload a 30-second (or shorter) original video aimed at middle-school audiences that promotes safe driving; post publicly on YouTube/Vimeo/SchoolTube and submit the online entry form with the link; if chosen as a finalist you must submit fully completed Consent Forms for every person involved (on-camera, VO, music, photos, etc.) and a Works Cited page in MLA or APA for all facts/images used; content must be original (no copyright-protected or AI-generated images); no vulgar/graphic content; no dangerous stunts/unsafe driving (e.g., texting driver must be parked); hide or distort all brands/logos; no alcohol consumption or “drinking games”; only CourageousPersuaders.com may appear as a web address; follow TV-appropriate standards
Audio rules: use only (1) Courageous Persuaders Free-Use Music (identify “Courageous Persuaders Free-Use Music” + track #), (2) GarageBand per its license, or (3) your own originally created/performed audio; do not use other “copyright-free” libraries; finalists must provide consent for all contributors; free-use library access: https://yessian.disco.ac/cat/1137825369 (User ID: courage@yessian.com, Password: CPFirst1!)
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March 31LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)US citizen/PR or DACA; awards vary by GPA (no GPA is ineligible)LULAC National Scholarship FundSubmit completed app to local council (Dallas: Council 272, 345 S. Edgefield Ave., Dallas, TX 75208; Lulacscholarships272@gmail.com); HS/college transcript; college acceptance; ≤500w essay (studies → goals; service/ECs)
Confirm your local council’s submission method & hours
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March 31Guide Right Foundation ScholarshipAfrican American male; Dallas ISD; GPA ≥3.0https://form.jotform.com/250055333745150Official transcript; 3 recs (1 school, 1 community, 1 personal); two 350–400w essays (choose 2 of 3 prompts); two 300w statements (scholastic activities; community service/other ECs)
Jotform shows redirect—click through and save copy
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March 31
CGCS Bernard Harris Scholarship Program (STEM)
Hispanic or African American; GPA ≥3.0; plan STEM career; record of service/ECs/experiences showing STEM commitmentKaleidoscopeApp; college acceptance letters; transcripts; list of STEM courses w/ grades (attach extra page if >10); two 1-page essays (why STEM; meaningful experience); professional photo; 2 recommender emailsPortal closes 10:59 PM CT—don’t cut it close
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March 31
Manna’s Restaurant – Charlton Park Memorial Scholarship
HS seniors graduating Spring 2026; good academic standing at application and award; parental/guardian consent for school verificationhttps://soulfood.com/harlem-harlem-manna-s-soul-food-and-salad-bar-scholarship-programComplete application form; waiver signed by student + parent/guardian; essay; submit via email to mannasmelinda@gmail.com
No published deadline/award/link listed—confirm details with Manna’s; move to the correct month once due date is posted
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March 31
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest (2D)
Grades 9–12 in U.S. high school/home study or dependents of U.S. military/civilian overseas; permanent residents or applied for PR; not eligible: foreign exchange students, age 20+, GED/adult-ed students, or prior national winners
National awards total $37,000
https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/Original 2D art on canvas/paper (watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen/ink, oil, marker, etc.); size 8"x10"–18"x24" incl. mat; no frames; canvas on stretcher/canvas board with reinforced back; attach completed entry form; include 250-word (max) explanation of patriotism; submit to local VFW Auxiliary by Mar 31 (Dept due Apr 15; National due May 5)
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March 31
Young American 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
Grades 9–12 in U.S. high school/home study or dependents of U.S. military/civilian overseas; permanent residents or applied for PR; not eligible: foreign exchange students, age 20+, GED/adult-ed students
National awards total $5,500
https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/Original 3D art (paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal, fabric, etc.); max 18" in any direction; max 5 lbs; submit entry form; include 250-word (max) artist statement/steps taken; submit to local VFW Auxiliary by Mar 31 (Dept due Apr 15; National due May 5). Digital art, photography, weapons, 3D-printed art, and jewelry NOT accepted.
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March 31
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship (Quarterly Contest)
Legal U.S. resident of AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, or TX; age 16 or older; GPA 2.0 or higher (or in good standing); have at least one year remaining before undergraduate graduation (or at least 18 semester hours remaining); if not yet in college, must begin freshman year by the 2027–2028 academic year; funds must be used for undergraduate expenses by the end of the 2027–2028 academic year$8,000https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarshipComplete online Quarterly Contest application (use program key “RidingForward”); submit either a Written Essay (500 words or fewer) or a Video Essay (three minutes or less; MP4/MPG/MOV/AVI/WMV; one gigabyte or smaller); topic: a person you personally know in your community who inspired you in an extraordinary way; entries must be original, in English, and created without AI; submit by 11:59:59 p.m. Central Time on the deadline
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