"Freedom and Civic Virtues"
Each year, National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association co-sponsor an academic scholarship for seven high school juniors and seniors. Winners receive a $3,000 award and are given the opportunity to attend NFWL's Annual Conference. At the conference, the scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to learn about public policy, receive leadership training, and network with lawmakers from all 50 states. Several winners said their experience through the program strengthened their passion for public service. It is important to note that in order to enter the contest all applicants must be sponsored by a woman legislator from their respective state in. Sponsoring legislators of the awardees will receive an NFWL travel scholarship to attend the Annual Conference in exchange for their participation in the entire conference with their student.
This year's essay topic is entitled "Freedom and Civic Virtues" in which applicants are asked to describe how moral principles and the U.S. Bill of Rights shape the role of young adults in civic engagement and politics. NFWL and the NRA are proud to co-sponsor this annual essay contest in order to enable young women committed to defending the Bill of Rights to attend college and advance women in leadership.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 30th, 2010 by which time essays must be received or postmarked to NFWL.
CONTACT: The NFWL office at 202-293-3040, ext. 1005, scholarships@womenlegislators.org
WEBSITE found HERE for application and information ( www.womenlegislators.org)
Each year, National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association co-sponsor an academic scholarship for seven high school juniors and seniors. Winners receive a $3,000 award and are given the opportunity to attend NFWL's Annual Conference. At the conference, the scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to learn about public policy, receive leadership training, and network with lawmakers from all 50 states. Several winners said their experience through the program strengthened their passion for public service. It is important to note that in order to enter the contest all applicants must be sponsored by a woman legislator from their respective state in. Sponsoring legislators of the awardees will receive an NFWL travel scholarship to attend the Annual Conference in exchange for their participation in the entire conference with their student.
This year's essay topic is entitled "Freedom and Civic Virtues" in which applicants are asked to describe how moral principles and the U.S. Bill of Rights shape the role of young adults in civic engagement and politics. NFWL and the NRA are proud to co-sponsor this annual essay contest in order to enable young women committed to defending the Bill of Rights to attend college and advance women in leadership.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 30th, 2010 by which time essays must be received or postmarked to NFWL.
CONTACT: The NFWL office at 202-293-3040, ext. 1005, scholarships@womenlegislators.org
WEBSITE found HERE for application and information ( www.womenlegislators.org)
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