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The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) has announced its 2025 scholarship program, which will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors.
According to a media release, the scholarship program is designed to heighten awareness among young people about Minnesota’s grassroots township government.
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Students currently enrolled in 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private or parochial school or a home study program may apply.
Applicants should submit a written essay by June 1, using critical thinking on the following question: “Fire protection is an important part of public safety that is provided by all townships all across Minnesota. There are different ways that fire protection can be provided. What are the different ways fire protection is provided by townships? How is the cost of fire protection funded by a township and at what meeting is the extent of the cost approved? What challenges are faced by rural fire departments in providing fire protection?”
Winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges and notified in September. Winners will also be invited to attend MAT’s annual conference in December.
Since 2001, the program has received over 2,300 submissions and awarded 103 scholarships.
For more information and application details, call 1-800-228-0296 or visit https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program .
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