Patuxent Valley Middle School can submit one student to be nominated for the chance to win a Ben Carson Scholarship Award. To be considered, students must have at least a 3.75 GPA, have completed community service, and submit an essay. The nomination is not a guarantee of an award. Please see this link for more information.
If your child would like to be considered for this scholarship award, please have them write an essay of no more than 500 words, and a list of community service activities that they have participated in.
Essay Questions (between 450 and 500 words). Students choose one to respond to for consideration of the Carson Scholarship.
Imagine you have the opportunity to create a new club or organization in your school or community. What would it focus on, and how would it benefit others?
Think of someone who inspires you to reach for the stars. How has that person influenced you to achieve more?
Student Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria by our committee.
CONTENT: An essay with ample information, including supporting details.
ORGANIZATION: An organized essay with a well-developed beginning, middle and end.
STYLE/MECHANICS & USAGE: Interesting, varied, imaginative and age-appropriate vocabulary. Correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling and paragraph distinction.
FOCUS: Appropriate information to make the reader clearly understand the ideas being presented.
Interested students should submit their essay and list of community service to Mrs. Chelidona, mchelidona@hcpss.org by December 1st, 8PM. Title the document: “(Your Last name) Ben Carson Essay Entry”.