Author: Preferred User

WILLISTON
ROTARY
CLUB
Founded 1919
PO Box 330
Williston, ND 58802
Email: rotarywilliston@gmail.com
www.willistonrotaryclub.org
* Application Deadline is Wednesday December 16, 2020 *
The Williston Rotary Club will award one $750 dollar scholarship with their essay
submitted to the Rotary District 5580 where one student will be awarded the $1,100 top prize. In addition to the top award, there will be six $150 regional winners selected by
Rotary District 5580 and three $500 dollar scholarships to any junior or senior in Williams County, for qualifying applications and essays. To qualify for one of these scholarships, you must complete the application procedures noted above.
The Williston Rotary Club accepts no liability for applications and recommendations lost in transit or for applications and recommendations that arrive after our deadline.
This application is available on our Rotary website: www.willistonrotaryclub.org
If you have any questions, please email us at rotarywilliston@gmail.com

4 WAY TEST
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION

To be considered for a Williston Rotary Club 4 Way Test Scholarship you must
be a junior or senior and you must do these 2 things:
1. Complete and submit the 2020 Four-Way Test Essay Contest
Student Information Form with emphasis on a good 4 Way Test Essay,
2. All of above must be submitted or postmarked no later than December 16, 2020

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2020 Four-Way Test Essay Contest Student Information Form
Student Name: Grade:
Student Address:
Student Email & Phone Number:
School Name & Location: ______
Sponsoring Rotary Club: Williston Rotary Club
WHAT IS THE FOUR-WAY TEST?
The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do is as follows:
P Is it the TRUTH?
P Is it FAIR to all concerned?
P Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
P Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The Four-Way Test is not a code or a creed, but a stimulus to self-appraisal. It is not a pledge, but rather a springboard to voluntary self-improvement. It is not a sermon, although any number of sermons has been preached on it. It aims to encourage the ethical instincts in every person and constitutes a simple and practical guide for people of all cultures. The Four-Way Test has inspired safe driving programs, fire prevention campaigns, crime and drug reduction activities; it has been the subject of countless secondary school essays. It has been translated into more than 100 languages.
WHY DOES ROTARY DISTRICT 5580 CONDUCT THE FOUR-WAY TEST ESSAY CONTEST? Our Rotarians believe that the thousands of dollars committed are an investment in our youth. It is a statement of our interest in the ideas of our young people. It demonstrates our belief that it is important to reward our youth for expressing their views. And, it is our way to encourage youth to apply the Four-Way Test to the world around them.
————————4 Way Test Essay Contest Details-———————
TOPIC - The essay may treat any subject of interest to the student, specific or general. For example, one might choose a topic relating to world peace, to a special friendship, to the environmental issues in general or to some issue in particular, to a choice of life-style, to a choice of occupation. Creative use of one’s imagination is encouraged. Topics from previous contests include “College Tuition”, “Life is Full of Choices”, “Should you Multi-task?”, “Censorship,” and “Cyber-Bullying.”
SUBMISSION – Each entry of 500 to 1,000 words in length is to be submitted as an electronic Word or PDF copy, double-spaced document, along with this Student Information Form.
JUDGING CRITERIA - Judging will be based on utilization and application of the principles of the Four-Way Test. Essays received that do not incorporate these four principles will not be considered. Student creativity, organization, language and grammar usage will also be considered as part of the overall judging criteria.
My signature affirms that I am familiar with The Four-Way Test and I understand that my essay must clearly apply all four
principles in order to be eligible for this contest.
Student Name Submission Date
Rotary Club Contact: Chelsea Ridge
Club Contact Email & Phone Number: rotarywilliston@gmail.com