As the Senior President of the
Governor Benjamin Smith Society, Children of the American Revolution, I wanted to
let you know about an exciting contest that might be of interest to some of
your members.
The Bill of Rights Institute’s We The
Students Scholarship Contest offers high school students aged 14-19 the
chance to win up to $4,000 by answering three short questions focused around
the ideas of the Constitution and the role of citizens. The deadline for the
contest is December 6, 2013. Students can find the full questions and
enter online at www.billofrightsinstitute.org/scholarship.
Prizes:
1st Place - $4,000
2nd Place - $2,000
3rd Place - $1,000
Honorable Mention (2 prizes) -
$500 each
The Bill of Rights Institute is an educational
non-profit with the mission to educate young people on the ideas of the
Constitution and the rights it protects. The Institute develops curricula and
provides professional development opportunities for educators. It also provides
high school students with opportunities to develop their understanding of the
founding documents through essay contests, Constitution Clubs, online games and
resources, and summer programs.
Brittany Byrd
Talent Development Manager
Bill of Rights Institute
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 200
| Arlington, Virginia 22203
Phone: 703-894-1776, ext. 31 |
Fax: 703-894-1791
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