Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship in USA: Once again, the Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
The Board of Trustees is happy to announce the yearly award for students graduating from twelfth grade (or their senior year of high school) in 2021 who want to work in government. The Foundation's Trustees and Members think that if our country is to continue to grow, we need well-trained, committed young people to carry on our government's efforts in the future.
Each student who is interested is asked to prepare a one-page essay explaining why he or she want to pursue a career in government service, as well as any inspiration drawn from George Washington's memorable crossing of the Delaware.
This essay must be supported by a letter of reference from a high school administrator or guidance counselor appraising the student's achievements, as well as transcripts, national testing results, and other supporting materials as specified in the Official Rules.
A CONTESTANT’S COMPLETED, SELF-DESIGNED COVER PAGE SERVES AS THE “APPLICATION FORM.”
THREE (3) COPIES OF A ONE-PAGE ESSAY not to exceed 300 words stating why the Applicant is planning a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware.
Statement will be confined to Viewpoint, Attitude, and Purpose in career choice. Essay must be typewritten in not less than 12 point type, double-spaced, on a single page. Be sure printing equipment is in appropriate condition. Faint essays will not be read.
THREE (3) COPIES OF A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from the Applicant’s high school principal or guidance counselor containing an evaluation of the Applicant’s accomplishments both academic or otherwise, particularly any preparation relevant to his/her career choice.
THREE (3) COPIES OF THE APPLICAN'T’S HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS + SCORES from a national testing program such as the SAT, ACT, etc. Transcripts and scores may be photocopies.
THREE (3) COPIES OF A RESUME, BIOGRAPHY, HONORS, AWARDS, ACTIVITIES, and any other documentation the entrant, the principal, or the guidance counselor may wish to submit (e.g. other recommendations, class rank, or GPA).
If you use abbreviations to note a group for which you are a volunteer or a member, please make it clear what that group abbreviation stands for—as in NHS, National Honor Society, FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, etc. Do not assume that others understand what your abbreviation means.
Competition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
Every year, we give out a range of scholarships. Each scholarship will be paid out as long as the student satisfies the college's standards. Students who plan to attend one of the Military Academies or who have received full four-year tuition scholarships will be considered for an award.
In previous years, recipients have received an all-expenses-paid weekend in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including transportation and lodging, to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
To receive their award, all recipients were expected to attend the Scholarship Awards Program on the final Saturday in April. A decision on the date of the 2021 ceremony has yet to be made due to the COVID-19 situation.
In 2020, 36 students from 21 states throughout the country won scholarships.
Please keep in mind that students do not apply for specific scholarships; instead, each application is automatically examined for all of the categories for which it qualifies. There are awards commemorating the late Ann Hawkes Hutton and the late Eugene C. Fish. Other regional or national prizes in various amounts may also be awarded, depending on financing.
Awards may be changed by the Board of Judges at any time throughout the competition. Scholarships and amounts are subject to change.