Scholarship
The Freedom Library, Inc. offers to the Yuma community two twelve-week courses of instruction in The Freedom Philosophy during both spring and fall semesters. One course is a study of the United States Constitution and includes the study of the Presidency, Congress, and Judicial branch of government from the Founding to the present, and examines the implementation of a constitutional republic. The other course is a study in the field of economics and includes the study of the laws of supply and demand, markets and competition, the study of money, the workings of the Federal Reserve System, and the relationship between government and the economy.
Direct all questions concerning this scholarship program to your academic counselor or contact Howard Blitz.
E-mail: info@thefreedomlibrary.org
Phone: 928-246-2327
Program Participation
To enroll in the program, an applicant must complete and submit to The Freedom Library the enrollment form found on each available class webpage and be able to attend the weekly classes at the location the class is to be held.
Eligibility to Receive a $1000 Freedom Library Scholarship
- Successfully complete all required coursework as stipulated in the course syllabus and comply with all of the scholarship guidelines.
- Scholarships will be awarded to the eligible and qualified individuals who display the highest quality of understanding and comprehensive proficiency of the Freedom Philosophy as expressed in the individual’s term paper reflecting how the principles learned in class apply to the participant’s life.
Scholarships Available
THE FREEDOM LIBRARY $1,000 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP:
A $1,000 scholarship awarded to any eligible individual in the name of The Freedom Library, Inc., and forwarded directly to the educational institution of the recipient’s choice at the commencement of the individual’s next academic year.
THE FREEDOM LIBRARY $1,000 INSTRUCTIONAL SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIP:
A scholarship of up to $1,625 awarded to any eligible individual for reimbursement of expenses to attend an instructional seminar at one of several locations throughout the United States. The Freedom Library Scholarship Committee in conjunction with the participant determines the final destination.
The Freedom Library Education and Scholarship Program Scholarship Guidelines
The Freedom Library offers a limited number of scholarships to promote active class participation and a learning environment in which to understand the principles of liberty.
There is a minimum level of performance required to earn a scholarship.
- There are two classes from which an individual may earn a scholarship.
- There is a U.S. Constitution class that meets on Thursday.
- There is an Economics class that meets on Tuesday.
- Both classes meet at The Freedom Library from 6 – 8 pm for twelve weeks.
- There are two scholarships available for both classes.
- $1,000 academic scholarship sent to the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
- $1,625 travel scholarship to attend an approved week-long seminar during the summer.
- To earn one of the scholarships the individual must:
- Attend class, missing no more than three class sessions.
- Write a 4 – 6 page paper on an assigned topic.
- Submit the paper when due.
- Submitted papers will be read by The Freedom Library Scholarship Committee and must score a minimum of 70% (35 points of a possible 50) to qualify to receive a scholarship.
- Those not attending any educational facility and who earn a scholarship will receive the travel scholarship.
- A participant may receive one scholarship, but no more than two from each class taken.
- Academic scholarships will be held for the participant until age 20 or for two years from the date of the award, whichever is longer.
- Travel scholarships will be forfeited if not used within two years of being awarded.
- If a scholarship is declined by the recipient, the scholarship is forfeited.
- There is no limit as to the number of times an individual may participate in either class.