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FCDP 2020 Educational Scholarship Accepting Applications 

Graduating High School Seniors in Floyd County Eligible to Apply   

NEW ALBANY, March 24, 2020 – The Floyd County Democratic Party continues to accept applications for its 2020 academic scholarship for graduating high school seniors attending post secondary education. Individuals interested in applying for the non-renewable $1,000 scholarship have until Friday, April 17, 2020, to submit an application.
 
“Our party is deeply committed to education,” stated Floyd County Democratic Party Chair Adam Dickey. “We see this scholarship as an extension of our commitment and an opportunity to empower local students to continue their academic endeavors.”
 
The scholarship can be used for tuition, school fees, campus housing, books, or meal plans. The recipient will be announced in May and will be recognized as part of the Party’s annual FDR Legacy Gala in June.
 
To be eligible for the scholarship, individuals must currently reside in Floyd County, have a Grade Point Average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be accepted into a college, university, trade, or vocational school. As part of the application process, individuals must also complete a scholarship application, present two letters of recommendation, provide a high school transcript, and complete a two page essay.
  
Full details on the scholarship and the application process can be obtained on the Party’s website at www.floyddems.org. Individuals can also contact Democratic Party Headquarters at 812-725-2020 to learn more information.
 

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Adam Dickey