Seattle Public Library Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship

The Seattle Public Library Foundation is pleased to host the Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship Competition. High school seniors and undergraduate students who live, work or attend school in Seattle are invited to participate.

The competition asks students to write an essay about an individual or group of individuals from Washington state who have demonstrated civic courage on an issue of importance to the community at great personal, political or professional risk.

Essay submissions will be open from January 1 – March 15.  Applicants must:

• Reside, attend school, or work in Seattle.
• Be 13 years of age or older.
• Have an active Seattle Public Library card.
• Be a current high school senior or undergraduate enrolled at a two or four year college.

Please see Official Rules for complete details on eligibility and essay requirements. Click here to preview judging criteria.

Applicants should submit their essay here.

1st Place: $5,000 scholarship
2nd Place: Two $2,500 scholarships

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