Public Service Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by State Records
State Records is delighted to announce a $1000.00 scholarship opportunity for the 2021 academic year. The application process commences on September 1st, 2020 and concludes on September 1st, 2021. Prospective applicants are required to fully complete the application form to be considered for the scholarship. The application must include an essay with a personal statement, as specified in the second essay question. It is mandatory to provide appropriate citations for all sources used in the essay. The preferred citation styles are MLA and APA. The essay should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words. Please ensure your full name is included at the top of your document.
Before embarking on your essay, it is crucial to understand the concept of public records. These are documents created by government entities to chronicle incidents and events that involve government officials and authorities. While they are often associated with court and police records, they can also encompass property records requiring a notary, or vital records documenting marriages. These records are made public by law to promote societal transparency and can be accessed online, through local municipal authorities, or via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
The essay should address the following questions:
1) How can the utilization of digital public records enhance society?
2) As a public servant, how do you think access to public records can impact you and your community?