The Committee is responsible for the administration of
the Stella Scamman Scholarship Fund, the SRW Presidents' Scholarship
Fund and the Essay Contest. Each is awarded annually.
The Stella
Scamman Scholarship Fund was
established in 2002 to support women in
their pursuit of Republican ideals in
leadership positions.
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The
SRW Presidents'
Scholarship Fund
was established in
2009. The purpose of this fund is to
aide and support young people in pursuit
of their interest in the ideals of
the Republican Party and to promote
their involvement in future leadership
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The
Essay Contest
is entering it's fourth year. It
is open to public, private or home
schooled high school students in grades
9-12 in the Seacoast area. The
purpose of the contest is to engage the
youth in American civics and encourage
future leaders. |
The committee solicits proposals for
applicants.
The requirements are:
- Be a
member, in good standing, of the Seacoast Republican Women
- Be interested in
increasing their knowledge of the political process of the Republican
Party
- Present a proposal for
the grant which will include:
- Description of the
program applicant is interested in.
- Location of the
program.
- Benefits they
will receive from participating in the program.
- Cost of the
program.
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The requirements are:
- Applicant must have active interest in
promoting the values of the Republican Party and increasing
their knowledge of the Republican Party.
- Applicant must also show how they would
achieve these goals.
- What the applicant must present
for consideration:
- Description of the
program of interest.
- What they hope to
benefit from said program.
- Location and cost of the
program.
- List of activities the
applicant has participated in.
- Letter of
recommendation.
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The Committee
will:
- Define theme
- Set deadline for entry
- Email press release to
high schools
- Deliver three sets of
each essay to judges for review
- Contact the three
winners by mail
- Thank other participants
by mail
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Invite first place winner to read essay at
Spring Luncheon
(if first place winner
is unavailable, ask second place winner to
read his/her essay).
- Print certificates
- Notify Treasurer of the
names of winners 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- If winner(s) are unable
to attend, mail certificates with check
- Photo op at Luncheon
with winners and presenter.
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| Once the Committee
has received applications by a
determined date, it will review them and
recommend the top candidates to a
panel of judges chosen by the committee.
The scholarship can be awarded to more
than one application. |
Once the Committee
has received applications by a
determined date, it will review them and
recommend the top candidates to a
panel of judges chosen by the committee.
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The scholarship is is awarded at the
December Luncheon and the Committee is
in charge of planning the presentation. |
The scholarship
is is awarded at the Spring Luncheon and
the Committee is in charge of planning
the presentation |
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