VBDC Scholarship

 

Diploma and Cap
Virginia Beach Democratic Committee
2008 Scholarship Information.

We are glad to announce the fifth year of its annual essay contest.

This is an opportunity for our youth to express their views on important issues facing our local, state or federal governments.

Each year the Democratic Committee of Virginia Beach will announce a topic for the year and present an opportunity for our youth to express their views.

Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to three winners throughout Virginia Beach. Checks will be made payable to the college the winners will be attending.

Competition is limited to seniors attending Virginia Beach High Schools.

Please include your name, address, and phone number and high school on your entry.

Winners will be recognized at the appropriate scholarship awards assembly at the winner's high school and a press release will be issued to all local newspapers. All entries will be reproduced and forwarded to the Virginia Beach City Council, the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General of Virginia, local state-elected Senators and Representatives, the Congressman from the second District of Virginia and both United States Senators from Virginia.
  • This year applicants may choose one topic from any of the three listed below.
  • Entries should be no longer than 750 words, approximately three typewritten pages.
  • Entries are due no later than May 1, 2008 and should be mailed to the following address:
    Ollie Bates
    VBDC Chairperson
    613 Meadows Drive,
    Virginia Beach, VA 23464

  1. Should every high school graduate be entitled to at least two years of college, paid for by the government? Discuss what stipulations (if any) there should be to qualify for this free education. If you disagree, what government assistance do you believe should be available for high school graduates attending college?

  2. Many people are predicting record high voter turnout for the Presidential Election of 2008. Voter turnout has been very low in previous elections for the 18-25 year old age group. Do you think it will be different this year? Why or why not? What do you think the causes are of low voter turnout in this age group?

  3. Please discuss what you believe to be the top two issues facing our country today as if you were running for President of the United States. (War in Iraq, health care, education, immigration, the economy, etc.) What would be your stances on these issues? Why are these the two most important?

Good Luck!

Congratulations again to last years 2007 Scholarship winners!

Meagan Hinson-First Colonial
Lynsey Nicole Dollar-Kempsville
Kristin Smith-Princess Anne