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Offered by California Freethought Day
Are you a high school or college student attending school in California who believes in the importance of free speech, science, and the separation of church and state? If so, consider applying for the Nickelson Family Essay Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to one such applicant who submits the best 300-700-word essay in response to the given year’s prompt. For the current year, applicants may discuss one (or more) of the following topics – separation of church and state, being good without religion, living in a secular society, Christian nationalism, or religious bigotry. If you’re a student attending school in California and this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
The California Freethought Day aims to host an annual festival that encourages freedom of speech and thought, civic engagement, enthusiasm for science, social justice, and the separation of church and state. Freethought Day wants to support students who share these values with their scholarships.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School & College Students
California
California
California
California
To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.
300-700-word essay
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