The Gila Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is continuing to offer four scholarships valued at $600, $500, $400, and $300. These scholarships apply to students of any grade level attending Mount Graham High School, Thatcher High School or homeschooled on the high school level who are taking EAC dual enrolled general education classes.
Since part of DAR’s mission is to promote an understanding of American heritage in today’s young people, the awarding of this scholarship will be based on the submission of a short, patriotic essay due by Aug. 27, 2024. With the deadline only a month after school starts and submissions highly competitive, applicants are encouraged to work on their essays during the summer.
Here are some guidelines for the 2024 essay.
Essay topic is: The U.S. Constitution was established to form a more perfect union. How has your community or school contributed to promoting a more perfect union?
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 recognized during the DAR Constitution Week program on September 19, appear in the 3 local newspapers in early October and on KATO Voice of the Valley the end of October.
For further details needed for the submission of essays, contact DAR Gila Valley Chapter members Helen Masten (928-899-4482), Bonnie Briscoe at (928-428-5904), other DAR chapter members, or high school guidance counselors at the two high schools listed above.
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