Fwd: Broward League of Cities Scholarship-Due 2/11

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From: Dahlia I. Orris <dahlia.orris@browardschools.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 6:53 AM
Subject: Broward League of Cities Scholarship-Due 2/11
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Cc: "Linda N. Tarlton" <linda.tarlton@browardschools.com>, Bobby Goodwin <bobby.goodwin@browardschools.com>, Christie Cerbone <christie.cerbone@browardschools.com>

2015 Scholarship for Government Studies

The Broward League of Cities is now accepting applications for its 2015 Scholarship for Government Studies from high school seniors who plan to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field.

The Broward League of Cities will award $1,000 scholarships to five outstanding students. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Criteria for Broward County High School Seniors:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must attend a high school in Broward County
• Must be a resident of Broward County
• Must plan to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field at an accredited college or university in the United States
• Must have a minimum cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, verified by a school transcript
  

Timeline:

• Applications are due by February 11, 2015.

If selected as a finalist, student must be available for an interview on March 14, 2015.

If selected as a scholarship recipient, student will be invited to be recognized during an awards ceremony at the Broward League of Cities General Membership Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements:

• High school in Broward County.
• Preferential consideration will be given to students who demonstrate:

• Dedicated pursuit towards a career in governmental, public service, and/or public administration
• Involvement in work, volunteer service, or internships in public, governmental, community, and/or legislative environments
• Familiarity of programs & mission of the Broward League of Cities

• The applicant must demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills and show maturity in judgment and purpose.
• Applicant must be available on the date of the interview to be considered for the scholarship.
  

Application Checklist:

Applicant must provide completed application including:

• One essay
• One personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation from a high school staff member (counselor, teacher, coach, or administrator, or from a member of the community)
• High school transcript
  

Complete applications must be submitted by email to scochrane@browardleague.org by 5:00 PM on February 11, 2015.

To view the scholarship cover letter and criteria and the scholarship application,~go to:

http://www.browardleague.org/students/scholarship-program