Scholarships Available for H.S. Seniors In Mahwah

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR H.S. SENIORS WHO LIVE IN MAHWAH

The Mahwah Republican Club is accepting submissions for its 2026 Essay Scholarship.  This year’s theme is “During the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term he deployed the National Guard to major cities to quell crime, targeted Venezuelan boats purportedly smuggling drugs, captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and, in a joint effort with Israel’s prime minister, killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.”

Using Article II of the U.S. Constitution as a resource, write a 1,000-word essay providing your opinion of whether these actions are constitutionally legal and under the purview of presidential authority.

The scholarship is offered to any high school senior who lives in Mahwah and who will attend college or a trade school post-graduation.  Three awards will be given:  $1,000, $500 and $250.  Essays must be typed and a minimum of 1,000 words.  All opinions expressed must be the student’s own.  Use of AI to write the essay is not permitted.   Students of any political party affiliation may apply.  Include the following information:  name, address, email address, phone number, high school (or home schooled) and the college or trade school that the applicant plans to attend.  The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2026, and may be sent to [email protected].  Winners will be announced and presented with their award at the June meeting of the Mahwah Republican Club.