For
the past several years, Burg Simpson has awarded college scholarships to
graduating Colorado high school seniors who win our essay competition regarding
the importance of the civil jury system and how it is being threatened. This
year we are awarding a total of ten scholarships: nine $1,000 scholarships and
one $2,500 scholarship. This is an outstanding opportunity for high school
seniors to obtain additional funds for college, and learn about the importance
of the civil jury system at the same time.
Scholarship
Details
One
scholarship of $2,500 and nine scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to
graduating seniors to attend the college of their choice. All 10 winners, their
families, and a teacher of their choice will be invited to a dinner held in
their honor. Winners will also appear at center court during half-time of the
Colorado State Boys Basketball Championship game at the Coors Event Center in
Boulder, Colorado on March 11, 2017.
Eligibility
Any
graduating high school senior enrolled in a Colorado accredited school can
enter.
Timeline
· Applications Due: February 17, 2017
· Winners Notified: February 24, 2017
· Basketball Game:
March 11, 2017
· Scholarship Dinner:
April 2017 (Date TBD)
Submissions
· Essay submissions for
the 2016-2017 contest will be accepted starting August 15, 2016. The contest
deadline is Friday, February 17, 2017.
· Essays can be
submitted two ways:
o
Via mail
to:
§ Burg Simpson Essay
Competition
§ 40 Inverness Drive
East
§ Englewood, Colorado
80112
·
If
mailed, students must complete and submit an application form with their essay,
available online at www.burgsimpson.com/scholarship.
·
Essays
submitted by mail must be postmarked or received no later than Friday, February
17, 2017. Any submission postmarked after Friday, February 17, 2017 will not be
accepted.
§ Electronic
submissions using the entry form must be submitted by 11:59 PM MST on Friday,
February 17, 2017.
Selection
Process
· Winning selections
will be notified on or around February 24, 2017.
· All essays submitted
become the property of Burg Simpson.
· The decisions of the
Burg Simpson selection board are final.
· By entering any
subsequent prize, winners agree to allow Burg Simpson the right to publish the
entrant’s name, photograph images, all personal and other information
(including general locations) for the purpose of Burg Simpson and the
competition’s publicity, promotion, and news (including use in broadcast media,
printed publications, editorial and PR activities, and online).
Essay Requirements
· Essays must be the
original work of the student. All sources used must be properly cited and
included in the bibliography.
· Essays cannot be more
than 1,500 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word
count.
· Students must include
a properly formatted bibliography and use in-text citations for references.
Consult your teachers for assistance.
· Students must use a
minimum of four (4) sources. Sources include, but are not limited to: books,
magazines, periodicals, news articles, internet, or primary source material.
Essay
Selection Criteria
· Content (70%)
o
Addresses
the topic by showing a demonstrated understanding of the threats to the jury
system, and the importance of preserving the jury system for future
generations.
o
Uses
critical analysis to address the topic.
o
Thoughtful,
original choice for essay topic.
o
Well-researched.
At least four (4) sources properly cited with in-text citations and
bibliography.
o
Convincing
arguments supported with specific examples.
· Presentation (30%)
o
Communicates
ideas clearly.
o
Well-organized.
o
Correct
syntax, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
o
Written
in a compelling and original manner.
o
Bibliography
of four or more varied sources. Non-internet sources are highly recommended.
o
Thoughtfully
selected, reliable sources.
Other
Details
· The Burg Simpson
essay competition is not open to employees of the firm or their family members.
· The decision of the
judges is FINAL and is not subject to review.
· The prize is
exclusively for the winner and is neither transferable nor exchangeable.
· The date of the CHSAA
tournament is subject to change.
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