Litchfield Democratic Town Committee 2024 Scholarship

High school students doing exam in classroom

The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee is again offering a scholarship in 2023 to high school seniors who are Litchfield residents, register to vote as Democrats, and plan to attend college or a certified apprentice program.

How you can help

This year, we are holding an online fundraiser in an effort to increase the scholarship funds available. Please contribute if you are able – every dollar will go directly to the scholarship and every little bit helps!

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Contributions by check may be mailed to:

Litchfield Democratic Town Committee

PO Box 1673

Litchfield, CT 06759

and must be accompanied by the Individual Contributor Form
Please note “2024 scholarship” on your check.

Please also note that contributions to the scholarship fund will count toward your maximum allowed annual contribution to the LDTC ($2,000 for most people).

The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee promotes good government and Democratic principles at every level of our civic life. The committee seeks out and supports qualified Democrats to run in and win elections at every level and encourages citizens to vote. It is essential that young people get involved in these processes to learn the leadership and governance skills so crucial to a well-functioning democratic society. The LDTC Scholarship Fund is a step toward that goal.

How to Apply

Litchfield Democratic Town Committee Scholarship 2024

In Memory of John Post

The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) is pleased to offer a scholarship to high school seniors who are Litchfield residents. This year’s scholarship is in memory of John Post, who chaired the Litchfield Community Center’s Board of Directors and town-sponsored Sustainable Litchfield Committee, which was instrumental in creating Litchfield High School’s solar array. John built a Net Zero home, grew an organic garden and loved to cook. Everything he did demonstrated his respect for the environment that sustains us all.

The LDTC promotes good government and Democratic principles at every level of our civic life; seeks out and supports qualified Democrats to run in and win elections; and encourages citizens to vote. It is essential that young people get involved in these processes to learn the leadership and governance skills so crucial to a well-functioning democratic society. The LDTC Scholarship is a step toward that goal.

Please complete the following requirements and return materials in Word or PDF format by email to Betsy Glassman of LDTC: wordpix@optonline.net. The deadline is April 30th at 5:00pm.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Be a resident of Litchfield and graduating high school senior.
2. Be a Democratic voter and provide proof of registration. You are eligible to register at Litchfield Town Hall if you will turn 18 on or before Election Day, Tuesday November 5, 2024. You may also register online at https://portal.ct.gov/sots
3. Attach to your application two signed letters of recommendation, at least one from a school professional. A letter from a relative will not be considered.
4. Include a statement with 300-word minimum answering ONE of the following:
a. What is the most important 2024 election issue to you, and what recommendations
would you propose to elected officials to solve it?
b. Who is the person you admire most and why?

Please provide all contact information with your statement, including the school you attend. The LDTC Scholarship Group will notify your school if you are awarded a scholarship. Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,
Betsy Glassman, Chair, LDTC Scholarship – email: wordpix@optonline.net
LDTC Scholarship Group: Sandra Becker, Betsy Glassman, Jennine Lupo, Kate Orr and Gary Waugh
Scholarship awarded by the Litchfield Democratic Town Committee