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LANSING – State Rep. Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga) is inviting local high school seniors to apply for a scholarship she is offering. Byrum will award two $500 scholarships to local high school students who plan to pursue a college degree or training in a trade.

"Ensuring that our children get the best education is essential to their success," Byrum said. "Our children's future, and the future of Michigan, both hinge on our kids getting a high-quality education. An investment in our students is an investment in our future, and I am honored to make that investment."

All high school seniors who live in House District 67 are eligible to apply and can do so by submitting an essay of up to 750 words describing their favorite book or the book that has had the largest impact on their lives. Entries can be submitted through the student's high school counseling office, or sent directly to Byrum's office. Essays must be received by 5 p.m. on March 27, 2009. The winners will be chosen by a panel of three. Each winner will receive the scholarship check at an event with Representative Byrum.

Additional details and participation guidelines may be obtained from school guidance counselors or by contacting Representative Byrum at (517) 373-0587 or via e-mail at barbbyrum@house.mi.gov.

Criteria

1.  Students are asked to submit an essay of no more than 750 words on their favorite book or the book that has made the largest impact on their life.

2.  All graduating high school seniors are eligible to enter.

3.  Participating students must live in the 67th State House District.

4.  Students should include a letter of acceptance to the university, college, community college or technical school they plan to attend in the fall of 2009.

5.  Students must include a cover sheet with their name, home address, and home phone number.

Deadline

Each student's essay, letter of acceptance, and cover sheet must be received in the high school counseling office by Friday, March 27, 2009.

Winning entries

A three-judge panel will choose the two entries that best describe the student's favorite book, why said book is their favorite, and how the book has impacted their life.   

Award

One $500 check will be presented to each of the two winners.