SAFFORD — The Gila Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is offering three scholarships — one $500 and two $250 — to students of any grade level attending Mt. Graham, Safford or Thatcher high schools, and home schooled students at the high school level, who are taking EAC dual enrollment general education classes.
The scholarship will be used to offset expenses for books and tuition at EAC.
The topic for this year’s essay is: In your opinion, what are the primary principles of the U.S. Constitution, and are those principles relevant in today’s world?
“This topic it just generates interest. I’m hoping it will generate interest in the young people,” said Bonnie Briscoe with the Gila Valley DAR. “The value of an essay is that they get to share their opinion. They’re not just doing research; they’re able to share their opinions in that essay.”
Essays must be 450-750 words, typed, double spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font, with standard margins.
Entries must include a cover sheet with name; contact information including mailing address, e-mail address and phone number; grade level; school; classes enrolled in at EAC; and title of the essay.
Three judges will review each essay for content, clarity, organization and patriotism.
Winners will be asked to read their essays during the DAR Constitution Week program, Sept. 17-23, and on Voice of the Valley on KATO AM 1230.
For further information contact DAR Gila Valley Chapter member Bonnie Briscoe at 928-428-5904, other DAR chapter members, or high school guidance counselors in the Safford and Thatcher school districts.
