<p>Win</a> a $5000 Scholarship :: Patriotic Essay Contest :: Joe Foss Institute
Now Open
Deadline: October 9, 2011</p>
<p>Adopt a Veteran
Heres the challenge: Find a military veteran you do not already know. Get involved in that persons life. Make a friend, discover his (or her) history, his feelingsthen and nowand how he would like to spend the rest of his life. </p>
<p>Write a 1500 word essay about the experience (and continue to cultivate the relationship, of course). Beyond the contest itself, our hope is that you will really enjoy the process of befriending a veteran.</p>
<p>This would also look good on other applications :) It's a WIN-WIN!</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>