Deadline Approaches For NRA Youth Education Summit
$30,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded; March 1 Deadline to Apply

FAIRFAX, Va.- The deadline is fast approaching for the National Rifle Association's Youth Education Summit (YES) program. YES will host 40 of the nation's most outstanding high school sophomores and juniors in a weeklong learning experience about the U.S. government. This year's program is scheduled for July 7-13 in Washington, D.C.

An expense-paid, seven-day event, the YES program encourages participants to become active and knowledgeable U.S. citizens. Emphasis during the week is placed on the significance of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, developing an understanding of federal government, and learning the importance of active participation in civic affairs.

"I strongly encourage the youth of America to apply to this program, whereby they may experience the inner workings of government and participate in speeches and debates about current issues," said past YES participant Caroline Cox of Southern Pines, N.C.

Activities on this year's schedule include:
* Guest speakers at NRA Headquarters and the National Firearms Museum.
* Competitive debates with other high school students from across the nation.
* Informative tours at historic sites and monuments in and around Washington, D.C.
* A hands-on visit at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia.

In addition to the week in Washington, D.C., YES participants compete for $30,000 in college scholarships. The first round of awards totals $10,000 and is given at the conclusion of the YES program. Participants are judged on their initial application, on-site debates and speeches, and participation during the week's activities. Multiple students can receive a scholarship in the first round and the total number of students selected dictates how much money each student will receive.

The second round of scholarships, called grand scholarships, is comprised of $20,000 and involves a second application, available to the participants after they go through the YES program. Since the program's inception in 1996, more than $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded.

The deadline to apply for the program is March 1. For additional information on the 2008 Youth Education Summit and how to apply, please visit www.nrafoundation.org/yes <http://www.nrafoundation.org/yes>, or call 1-800-672-3888, ext. 1369.
 

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