Washington State FFA

Citizenship Award Program

 

Each year, the Washington FFA Association offers the opportunity for its members to participate in an essay contest to exercise both their writing abilities and their First-Amendment rights.  Often, it is an unrealized privilege that youth in America have citizenship rights that many of their global peers lack.  We have intentionally selected a topic that leaves a broad interpretation for writers to formulate their thoughts on the annual subject.

 

To celebrate the free speech and citizenship privileges afforded to us as Americans, the Washington State FFA Foundation has sponsored this essay program.  All dues-paying members in good standing are eligible to participate, from grades 6-12.  At least one $100 prize will be awarded during the State FFA Convention.  If sponsorship permits, prizes may be expanded to multiple places or grade divisions.  The top-ranked essay winner will also have the honor of reading their speech on-stage at the annual Convention in Pullman, Washington.

 

All work must be original writings of the member.  We encourage editorial support of your agriculture, agriscience and English language instructors for the best possible results.  All essays are to be RECEIVED by the State FFA Office by May 1, 2008.

 

Please submit the following sheet only—no cover pages or protectors, please—with your required materials—to the following address:

 

Washington FFA Association

Attn: Citizenship Award Program

PO Box 2938

Olympia, WA 98507

 

Keep in mind that your resume and letters of recommendation are a large part of the scoring process in this program.  Be sure to detail all of your leadership activities, ranging from participation in the FFA, the school and community for optimum results.

 

 

 

 

Due May 1
 
Washington State FFA

Citizenship Award

 

 

 

Name                                                                    Chapter       

 

Year in School                                               School Principal       

 

Parent/Guardian Name(s)       

 

Mailing address       

 

City                                                                      Zip       

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Award is open to all members except state officers.
  2. The applications consists of the following items:
    1. This page completely filled out.
    2. A résumé.
    3. An official transcript of credits and grades.
    4. This year’s theme revolves around Patriotism and the American Spirit.  Enclose your essay entitled “Why I am an American Patriot” (not to exceed 300 words).
    5. Three letters of recommendation regarding the service of the FFA member. One of these must be written by the agriculture or agriscience instructor.

 

Text Box: BASIS FOR SCORING 1. Leadership Activities – 50 points possible 2. Scholarship – 15 points possible 3. Essay – 10 points possible 4. Letters of Recommendation – 10 points possible (No points will be assigned if one letter is missing)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                                                                                           

                Applicant Signature                                                    Advisor Signature

 

 

Washington State FFA · PO Box 2938 · Olympia, WA · 98507-2938