NEW JERSEY MILITIA, HEARD’S BRIGADE

$500 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade is a company of living historians re-creating the life of the militia soldiers and civilians of the American Revolution. We are pleased that you are considering applying for a scholarship through the New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade in the form of an essay contest. 

ESSAY TOPIC: “There has always been divisiveness in America when it comes to war. Characterize the relevance of dissention and national purpose as it relates to our history today.” 

Submissions will be judged on style, content, grammar, and originality. Judges will look for clear, concise writing that is original, articulate, logically organized, and well-supported. The winner will be notified by March 31, 2008.

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be a New Jersey resident 
•  Graduating Senior from a New Jersey Secondary School  
•  Provide a copy of a letter of acceptance from an accredited 4 year college or university 
•  Complete an essay of no fewer than 600 and no more than 750 words in length, type-written Arial 14 font double-spaced which becomes the property of New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade and may be published  
•  Complete the entire application and submit the required materials postmarked no later than January 18, 2008 and send to:

New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade Scholarship 
Attn: Kathy Faulks 
94 Canal Street 
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880

An electronic version of the cover letter and essay is requested to be sent to bkfaulks@aol.com

Essays must be mailed by a school official (teacher, guidance officer, school administrator) on behalf of the student along with a cover letter on school letterhead that includes the following details:  
•  Date  
•  Student’s full name, grade, address, e-mail and home telephone number 
•  Name of high school  
•  Name, e-mail and daytime telephone number of school official submitting essay 
•  A copy of essay with cover letter on school letterhead 
•  Certification by teacher that the essay is the student’s original work

The award for the New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade Scholarship may be presented at the recipient’s School Awards Ceremony by a member of New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade. The award of $500 will be credited toward your fall 2008 semester.

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Chairman, Kathy Faulks at (732) 469-5836 or bkfaulks@aol.com.