Broward League of Cities Now Accepting Applications for 2011-2012 Scholarship for Government Studies
Nov 3, 2011
The Broward League of Cities is accepting applications until February 10, 2012 for its annual Scholarship for Government Studies. Four Broward County high school seniors, who are both residents of Broward County and attending Broward County public or charter schools, will be awarded $1,000 each. The scholarships will provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a college major in public administration, political science or other government-related field.
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A news release issued by the Broward League of Cities about the Scholarship for Government Studies is reprinted below.
Broward League of Cities Now Accepting Applications for Scholarship for Government Studies
Applications due by Feb. 10
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward League of Cities announced it is now accepting applications for its annual Scholarship for Government Studies. Offered to four Broward County high school seniors who are residents of Broward County and attending Broward County public or charter schools, the scholarships provide financial support to students who plan to attend a college or university to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field.
The Broward League of Cities and its contributing Associate Members will award four outstanding students with $1,000 each. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. The application must include one essay, one personal statement, two letters of recommendation and a transcript. Detailed instructions can be found at www.browardleague.org.
Applications are due by Feb. 10, 2012. To be considered, applicants must be available on the date scheduled for interviews, tentatively set for March 31, 2012.
“We offer this scholarship program to help our future leaders pursue their passion in studying government,” said Broward League of Cities President and Cooper City Mayor Debby Eisinger. “We urge teachers, parents and friends to encourage interested students to apply for this great opportunity.”
The Broward League of Cities is a non-partisan, non-profit organization, representing Broward’s 31 municipalities. Supporting the educational endeavors of students who plan to seek a career in municipal government is aligned with the League’s belief that by working together on common goals, municipalities can be more successful in resolving the issues affecting the welfare of Broward County residents at the local, state and federal levels, particularly in challenging times.
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Chartered in 1957, the Broward League of Cities is a non-partisan, non-profit organization representing the 31 municipal governments and more than 80 associate government, non-profit and business organizations within Broward County. The organization is dedicated to increasing awareness and providing resolutions to issues that affect day-to-day operations at the county, state, and federal levels. Read more at www.browardleague.org.
For more information on the Scholarship for Government Studies, please visit the Broward League of Cities website at www.BrowardLeague.org.