Haddaway Announces $3,000 Scholarship Contest!

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio is teaming up with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association (NRA) on their thirteenth annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest for college-bound female high school juniors and seniors. This year, the contest will be entitled "Freedom and Civic Virtues". In addition to receiving a $3,000 college scholarship, seven contest winners from across the nation will win an all-expenses-paid trip to NFWL's Annual Conference (November 18-22, 2010) which will be held at The Ritz - Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. At the conference, winners will be able to network with, be mentored by and speak to hundreds of women lawmakers from across the United States.

"This is an excellent opportunity for local members of the Class of 2010 and 2011," said Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio who is the NFWL Education Coordinator for Maryland. "This contest will allow seven young women from across the nation to enhance their understanding of the role of women in politics through experience-based learning. It also provides them with an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get assistance with college tuition expenses."

"I think programs such as this are important because the Millennial Generation is the future of American politics and they are a great way to engage young women," said Haddaway-Riccio. "Understanding and explaining the importance of American virtues and rights puts these same young women in a position to have a lasting impact on our nation's policies in the near future. The essay contest is also a great opportunity for young women to win a college scholarship while making their voices heard on the true intentions of the Bill of Rights."

Entries must be received or postmarked no later than July 30, 2010, after which an NFWL selection committee will judge each essay and determine the seven winners. The judges will primarily weigh the factors of storytelling, understanding of the Bill of Rights and original insight.

How to Enter the Contest:

To enter the contest, visit www.votehaddaway.com and click on the link for the application. Questions can be directed to Delegate Jeannie Haddaway's office at (410) 820-8043 or to the NFWL Office at (202) 293-3040 ext. 1005.