The Kern County ASPA chapter is conducting an essay contest for the annual ASPA scholarships. Three winners will receive a scholarship of $250.
The contest is open to all students enrolled as public administration or political science majors at any certified college or university in Kern County.
All essays are judged by the Chapter Council's Scholarship Committee, which awards points based on the essay's
cogent and germane approach to the topic issue; unique solutions recommended; and relevant public administration
issues addressed. Winners are then choosen and will be announced the second week of April.
2009 Annual Essay Competition Topic
"Based on current projections, spending on corrections and rehabilitation
will pass spending on higher education in the California budget within five
years. Is this shift in priorities good or bad for the state of California?"
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate-level student attending any accredited college or university in Kern County.
- Must be majoring in Public Administration, Political Science or Health Administration
PROCESS
- Complete an essay about the choosen topic.
- The essay must be no longer than 800 words, double-spaced, 12 point font, with one-inch margins.
- Attach a cover sheet to the essay with your name, major, name of college attending, and a contact phone number.
- Attach a copy of your current college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) demonstrating enrollment.
- Provide one (1) letter of recommendation (professional or academic).
- Please submit the scholarship essay and related documents as an attachment to the following e-mail address: kernaspa@gmail.com by Friday, March 27th, 2009.