League of Women Voters of Broward County
Broward College Opportunity Scholarship
Open to all Broward County High School seniors and currently enrolled
Broward College freshman who plan to attend Broward College in the fall
of 2015.
Requirements: Recipients must
• attend Broward College 2015-2016,
• be registered voters in Broward County, and
• submit essay responses to two civic duty related prompts.
(200-250 words each).
REQUIRED MAJOR N/A
AWARD $500.00
DEADLINE April 30, 2015
Please respond in an essay to each of the following prompts. (200-250 words each, 12-point
font and double-spaced)
1) The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization founded in 1920, was
instrumental in assuring the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave
women the right to vote. Explain why activism and advocacy to influence public policy are still
important today.
2) The League of Women Voters believes in “Making Democracy Work” through active voter
services: registering voters, protecting voter rights, and educating voters on public policy. How
would you propose to encourage more young voters to become engaged in the democratic
process?
Information about the League, its history and current activities can be found on these
websites. National LWV - http://www.lwv.org Florida LWV - http://thefloridavoter.org
Broward Co.LWV - http://lwvbcfl.org/wordpress
Mail/email completed application and both responses by April 30th
*Scholarship dollars to be administered by Broward College.
Scholarship Application Form
Due: April 30, 2015
Name: Last_______________________________ First________________
MI_______
School currently attending_________________________ Graduation date ___________
School Guidance Counselor/Advisor _________________________Phone:_________________
Date entering Broward College__________________ Application completed Y/N______
Current Address: Street_______________________________________ Apt # _________
City
______________________________________ Zip ___________
Phone #_______-_______-_________
Cell #________-_______-_________
E-mail _______________________________ Yes, I am registered to vote In Broward County___
Please respond in an essay to each of the following prompts. (200-250 words each, 12-point
font and double-spaced)
1) The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization founded in 1920, was instrumental in
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assuring the passage of the 19 Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.
Explain why activism and advocacy to influence public policy are still important today.
2) The League of Women Voters believes in “Making Democracy Work” through active voter services:
registering voters, protecting voter rights, and educating voters on public policy. How would you propose
to encourage more young voters to become engaged in the democratic process?
Information about the League, its history and current activities can be found on these websites.
National LWV - http://www.lwv.org
Florida LWV - http://thefloridavoter.org
Broward Co.LWV - http://lwvbcfl.org/wordpress
Register to vote at Supervisor of Elections office or any Broward County library.
Mail or email, with read receipt, completed application and both responses by April 30th to:
Laura Simon
To verify that application was received, email us at [email protected]
[email protected]
or leave message at 954-735-1311.You will be notified of results by
16784 NW 15th Street
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May 10 . Thank you for your participation.
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