THE 'MICHAEL MOORE FREEDOM OF SPEECH SCHOLARSHIP
AT CAL STATE SAN MARCOS'
NOTE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
Michael Moore's Freedom of Speech Scholarship will be awarded to the student who has done the most to stand up to the administration of Cal State San Marcos in the name of students' rights. In September of 2004 Cal State San Marcos President Karen Haynes rescinded a speaking invitation Michael Moore received from the student body on the grounds that he was too "political." In October of 2004, the student government responded by raising funds themselves and organizing a 10,000-person rally at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. "The Michael Moore Freedom of Speech Scholarship at Cal State San Marcos" was established in honor of those courageous students.
A $5,000 scholarship award will be given by Michael Moore to honor the Cal State San Marcos student who has done the most to fight for issues of students' rights.
WHO?
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time or part time student status (minimum 6 units) enrolled at CAL STATE SAN MARCOS for the fall semester of 2006 or the academic year of 2006-2007.
MINIMUM GPA - 2.5
HOW?
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Students must fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION form and SUBMIT A LETTER to Michael Moore. The letter should include a brief biographical description of yourself and why you attend Cal State San Marcos. In addition, explain why you should receive this scholarship. What have you done to take a stand and make your school community a better place?
Maximum length: 2 pages
NOTE: Students and faculty may nominate students OR students may nominate themselves.
APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT THE NAMES / CONTACT INFORMATION OF THREE REFERENCES
DEADLINE: September 22, 2006
