We the Students Scholarship Contest

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Basic Information

Administrator: James Anderson
Scholarship Sponsor: The Bill of Rights Institute
Address: 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22203
Phone Number: 703-894-1776 ext. 31
Fax Number: 703-894-1791

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Additional Information

Amount of Scholarship: $5,000
Number of Awards: 8
Available to Class Level: High School, Grades 9-12
Requirements: Essay Question: In 800 words or fewer, please answer the following question: “Since you were born, has America moved closer to or further away from the ideals outlined in the Declaration of Independence.” OR Submit a YouTube video that creatively answers the question: “Since you were born, has America moved closer to or further away from the ideals outlined in the Declaration of Independence.” The winning video will earn $1,000.
Eligibility: Must be ages 14-19 and attending high school
Minimum GPA: N/A
Minimum ACT: N/A
Minimum SAT: N/A
Due Date: December 17, 2014
Purpose of Award: The Bill of Rights Institute seeks to help high school students understand the freedom and opportunity that the Constitution offers. Among other programs, the We the Students Scholarship competition allows us to engage and educate thousands of students like yourself, who are interested in liberty, the founding principles, and personal responsibility.
Duration: 9/17/14 - 12/5/14
Renewable: Annually
Need-based Scholarship: No
Applicaiton Online: Yes
Application Fees: No
Scholarship History: The Bill of Rights Institute runs one of the the largest high school essay contests in the country and has awarded over $500,000 in prizes to both students and teachers. Over 80,000 students in all 50 states have participated in the contest since 2006.