Aberdeen High School needs to nominate a student from the school who will compete for a $1,000 scholarship from Dr. Ben Carson's scholars program.
Essays are due Jan. 3.
The school says eligible students need a 3.75 GPA and have demonstrated "humanitarian qualities in school and community service."
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The schools instructs students to "see Mrs. Farthing in the Counseling Office. You will be asked to submit an essay. Essays are due by January 3rd, 2011. The contestant who is most qualified will be chosen as the AHS nominee."
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