Bill of Rights Institute...http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

November 8, 2015

When I started my blog page in April 2015, I never dream it would evolve so much. I just wanted to get people interested in my 27 - 67 Journey Across Florida.

I promised those who assisted me getting off the ground that I would return their favor by making this blog site not just about me but about reaching out and helping others get excited about the Constitution and develop that passion which consumes me for wanting to learning more.

Thus, I want to share with my readers and supporters as well as others the wonderful news about the Bill of Rights Institute. Please pass this along to others so that the students, schools, teachers, and communities can profit this wonderful opportunity to enter the Student Essay Writing Contest.

The students get an opportunity showcase their skills, teachers get a much needed reward for their students doing so well, the schools get the opportunity to show the world the school officials are doing the right things, and communities get bragging rights for showing off the village it takes to make our students so successful.

I believe that this is a true Win - Win situation, thus, I, Joseph Cofield, approve this contest from the Bill of Rights Institute. Please see the information below:

Bill of Rights Inst. ‏@BRInstitute  · Nov 2 

We're proud to announce the We the Students Essay Contest for 2016! Enter for your chance to win $5000: http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/ … #histedchat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deadline: February 7, 2016

Winners Announced: April 12, 2016 

In 500-800 words, answer the following question:

The Founders believed in the sanctity/vital importance of the individual liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. To what extent (or in what ways) has our government compromised on these liberties in the name of security or the general welfare? 

In your answer, incorporate the principles and specific examples (including current events) that support your conclusion.  

Eligibility

The Contest is open to all United States citizens or legal residents who are students who are no older than 19 and no younger than 14 as of the end of the Contest Period who (1) attend school in the United States, one of its territories or districts, or an American Armed Forces School Abroad, and (2) who are in grades 8 -12 attending public, private, religious, or charter schools, or (3) are enrolled in a GED or correspondence school program, or (4) are attending a home school program. 

Student Prizes

Grand Prize: $5,000 cash (plus a scholarship to Constitutional Academy)

Runners Up: 6 cash prizes of $1,250 each

Honorable Mention: 8 cash prizes of $500 each 

Scout Prizes

Girl Scout Winner: $2,500

Girl Scout Winner’s Troop: $500

Boy Scout Winner: $2,500

Boy Scout Winner’s Troop: $500 

Additional Student Incentives

Refer a Friend – 10 random drawings of $50 each

Step Two Submission Drawings – 10 random drawings of $500 each 

Prizes for Teachers of Winning Students

Teachers of Winners: 15 cash prizes of $100 each

Teachers with 5 or more nominations: 5 random drawings for $50 each

 

Please do pass this information on to others. You will not miss my daily lesson for today because you will find that my next blog will be about my third favorite United States Constitution Amendment.

 

 

Joseph