Youth in Government Scholarship

Strong advocates for higher education, the Lincoln County Democratic Club sponsors annual educational scholarships for Lincoln County, MO high school seniors.

Write a 500-1000 word essay in 12-pt. Times New Roman font, double spaced, in your own words, and include sources for ideas that are not your own on the Prompt for 2025: Describe the Electoral College and why you think it should be kept as is, changed, or abolished. 

Youth in Government Scholarship

Are you or someone you know a senior at one of the Lincoln County public high schools? Each year, the Lincoln County Democratic Club gives the Youth in Government Scholarship of $1,000.00 towards a vocational/technical school, community college, or university.

Applications and essays are due
March 15, 2025.

For more information, visit your school counselor’s office.

Vincent Pizzuro
Troy

Carter Simpson
Troy
2024


2023
Anne-Burkemper
Ursuline Academy
Malachi Gnade
St. Dominic
2022
Madison Leckbee
Elsberry
Anna Russell
Wright City
2021
Alyssa Harry
Clopton
Madeline Easley
Troy
2020
Darcy Bonds
Troy
Caroline Greene
Troy
2019

“When even one American – who has done nothing wrong – is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth, then all Americans are in peril.”

— Harry S. Truman