High school girls thinking about careers in politics or public service, or even those with active imaginations are encourage to enter the Race to the Capitol contest, which is open until April 15,
Girls between 13 and 18 and attending a high school or equivalent can submit a 30-second video describing why they would want to be the first female President of the United States. Prizes are a spot in the week-long Young Women's Political Leadership Program or a chance to attend the fifth annual Women to Watch awards ceremony May 11 in Washington, D.C.
Entry requirements and information are available online at www.racetothecapitol.com.
According to the website "Race to the Capitol is a new website for high school girls across America to connect with others who are interested in politics and learn about opportunities to get involved with the political process--internships, campaigning, scholarships, etc. This website is made in cooperation with Running Start, a Washington, D.C. based organization that encourages young women to run for political office and made possible by the Eugene M. Lang Opportunity Scholarship."
On their video, girls imagining themselves as running for President can answer questions like "What difference do you want to make in people's lives?"
"What law do you want to change?"
"How will you inspire the American people with your vision?"
A pool of 10 finalists will be chose and asked to write a 200-350 word essay about a female politician they admire--local, state, or national.
Admission to Running Start's Young Women's Political Leadership conference comes with up to $150 travel reimbursement and $350 to help Running Start defray program costs.
Attendance at the Women to Watch awards includes up to $300 travel reimbursement and $200 spending money.
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