Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization is sponsoring the 7 Points Quest Scholarship Essay Contest which is for high school seniors designed to encourage and promote the 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
The LEAP Organization recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to be productive and responsible citizens, and is honored to provide resources to assist youth their quest to pursue higher learning opportunities.
For the past 2 years LEAP has awarded scholarships at our Annual Step & Dance Competitions from proceeds generated from the event. We currently have $500.00 allotted for one Scholarship Essay Winner. Based on additional revenue generated from the event it may be possible to award additional scholarships to 2nd and 3rd place.
- Deadline to submit essay is March 1st, 2012.
- Essay must be 350 – 750 words, typed and double spaced.
- Must be a senior to apply
- Include Name, School, and Contact # in top right corner of each page.
Entries may be submitted either via fax 931.274.0929 or by mail:
Leap
303 Fairview Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040
Essay must address the 7 Points Theme.
Leadership
Think back over your life and select a time where you emerged as a leader. Describe the opportunity by including your responsibilities and how you persevered to achieve the desired outcome along with what you learned from the opportunity. Finally describe how you would use the 7 Points Quest Scholarship for academic achievement and how you can apply the principles of the 7 Points of LEAP to your everyday life.
