From Diversity and Reason, Unity

NATIONAL ATHEIST PARTY

The National Atheist Party is committed to a government free of superstition and bias along with being guided by the principles of Secular Humanism, equal opportunity, recognition of merit, and economic responsibility. We do not seek to inhibit the religious practices or beliefs of any group. We are committed to the division of church and state. Religious preference is a private matter, which has no place in the government or in government facilities. We are encouraged by the fact that the emerging generation is increasingly more secular than those past. As a result, the youth of America will lead us in a positive direction, that of a secular government and a more rational and humane society.

To that end, the National Atheist Party establishes the Scholarship for Our Secular Future in order to support the young leaders and activists who through the building of atheist community, political activism, and charitable acts support the values that will serve as the foundation for our secular future.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Be a high school Junior or Senior that will be able to prove acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the 5.0 equivalent).
Demonstrate community or political action that supports the values of the National Atheist Party and the creation of a secular future.
Articulate intent to continue leadership in support of those values and a secular future.

Application

A completed application form
Two written recommendations with at least one from a teacher or professor
Official transcript of grades
In an essay of 300 words or less, discuss how your education will aid your future secular and political activism.
In an essay of 500 words or less describe the ways in which you have built atheist community, engaged in political activism, and/or performed charitable acts that support the values that will serve as the foundation for our secular future.

Please return completed application by “Deadline” to:

National Atheist Party

c/o Our Secular Future

P.O. Box 371

Florence, KY 41042

or E-mail documents to with the subject line Our Secular Future

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Name (Last)First Middle Initial

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Present Address

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City State Zip

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Telephone Email

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Current Degree in ProgressExpected Graduation Date

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Declared MajorCumulative GPA

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How Did You Learn About This Scholarship?

Activities and Honors

List memberships in student and/or professional societies and any special honors you have been awarded:

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Employment Experience

Attach current resume.

Recommendations

Please provide two written recommendations, including at least one from a teacher or professor.

Personal Essays

A 200 word essay on "What You Should Know About Me".

A 500 word essay on "How will my future career in science contribute to the well-being of society by providing evidence-based conclusions?"

Official Transcripts

Include a current transcript of your academic record.

I certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of any information will cause disqualification from the scholarship program. Acceptance of a scholarship constitutes permission to the recipient’s name and/or likeness for public relations purposes.

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Print Name Date

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Scholarship for Our Secular Future- National Atheist Party, Spring 2013