Purpose: The LWVSECT Student Civic Engagement Award provides high school students a unique opportunity using a variety of platforms to showcase the power of voting as critical to our democracy.

 

Topic for the 2024 award(s): 

What motivates you to engage in the democratic process and vote? Consider a current political issue that is of greatest importance to you.

Format:
● Original Essay 600-800 words in PDF format
● Original video/Ignite Talk, maximum 5 minutes

Awards: 

At least $1,000.00 in funds will be awarded and the winner(s) will be honored at the LWVSECT Annual Banquet on June 13th, 2024 at the Cottages at Norwich Inn. 

Qualifications and requirements for the award(s) are:
● Grade 9-12 students currently enrolled in SECT high schools are eligible
● Submit a completed scholarship application form
● Attest that the submission is completely original
● Winning entries consent to be published on social media and the
LWVSECT web page HERE. 

Judging: 

The rubric for judging entries includes clarity, critical and original thought, evidence and elaboration, flow of thought, vocabulary, grammar, and tone.