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Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar Essay Contest |
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HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS OF ILLINOIS
Win an opportunity to attend an all expenses paid, six-day seminar in Washington, D.C. (June 16-22, 2012) where you will:
- hear from members of Congress and other high-ranking officials
- meet state representatives and senators
- tour government buildings and foreign embassies
- visit local historic sites, monuments and memorials
- spend time with high school students from all over the country who share your interests
- learn about a future in government and international relations or how you can become more involved in the electoral process
How? Just write an essay on this topic:
Discuss the relevance today of Abraham Lincoln’s statement, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
For details on how to enter the contest, please click here.
To learn more about the Washington Workshops Foundation and the Congressional Seminars, click here.
Illinois students should send their completed applications and essays, either electronically or by regular mail to:
Mrs. Allan Gretchko
116 Woodbine Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091-3330
email:
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The award-winning Washington Workshops seminars bring to life the lessons of American democracy. These six day programs seek to increase citizen participation in the electoral process while increasing students knowledge of contemporary events through informative, on site dialogue sessions with leaders from both the federal government and private sectors.