Missouri high school students are invited to submit articles, posters or videos addressing the issue of underage gambling for the 15th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition. The Missouri Gaming Association will award six higher education scholarships totaling $7,000. The scholarship application deadline is March 4, 2011.
The scholarship competition is open to all Missouri high school seniors who plan to attend an institution of higher education in the United States. Students may write an essay for publication in a school newspaper or magazine, or create a poster or video. Submissions must be published in the student’s school newspaper or magazine, or displayed at the school for at least a week between January 1, 2011 and February 28, 2011.
In Missouri, gambling in a casino is not permitted for anyone under the age of 21. “Project 21” is a public awareness campaign designed to empower young people to educate other youth about the dangers and consequences of underage gambling.
Submissions will be judged for originality, content, style and educational value. Winners will be announced by April 15, 2011 and scholarships will be awarded by May 13, 2011. Students must include a “Project 21” Scholarship application with their article, video or poster. Applications are available at www.missouricasinos.org or by calling (573) 634-4001. Written requests for applications can be sent to PO Box 305, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
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