If selected, I agree to complete an essay for one of the following prompts by September 25th:
1. The Florida Department of Education defines “citizenship” as “helping my neighbor,
community and nation.” In what ways did you demonstrate citizenship through your
volunteer service and how will this impact your future actions? Describe what you
did, who it impacted and what you learned about your role in your community.
2. Imagine you are leading a promotional campaign to inspire younger students to
demonstrate civic responsibility through community service. Describe your
campaign, how you would reach your intended audience and the main points you
would illustrate. How would your campaign motivate younger students to help their
neighbors, community and nation now and throughout their lives?
3. Reflect on your experience completing the Florida Lottery: Student Service
Challenge. Did you experience any barriers to completing the volunteer service
hours? Explain the specific strategies you used to persevere and overcome them.
Evaluate how your participation strengthened your sense of civic responsibility and
identify the personal, academic or community benefits you gained. Finally, describe
how this experience has influenced your commitment to continued civic
engagement and outline concrete ways you plan to remain involved in your
community moving forward. *