Elisabeth Bondy Civics Scholarship

The League of Women Voters of Kitsap is offering a $2000 scholarship to individuals pursuing post secondary education. The Elisabeth Bondy Civics Scholarship honors a Life member of the Kitsap League who left a bequest to the League. Elisabeth Bondy was a post WWII refugee from Germany and a naturalized American citizen. She was very involved civically in the Kitsap community and was passionate about citizen participation in both local and state government.

Elisabeth Bondy

Scholarship Details

The award is $2000 and will be presented to the recipient in May.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must have a home address within Kitsap County.
  • Applicants must be a student graduating from high school in 2024 or an adult pursuing post secondary education
  • Applicants must be accepted or enrolled at a certified college or university, trade or technical education school, or other training program.

Application Requirements

  1. Submit a completed application form with personal information.
  2. Submit a written response of 250-500 words, using your own words and no AI (ChatGPT), answering the question: What do you believe is your responsibility as a citizen living in a democracy?
  3. Request one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, employer, volunteer coordinator, or non-family member who knows you well. The letter should be submitted directly to the Bondy Civics Scholarship Committee via email (bondyscholarship@gmail.com) or US Mail (see address below). A second letter will be accepted, but only two letters will be considered.
  4. All application materials must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Application

The deadline for 2024 was April 26, 2024 at 5pm. A winner will be announced in May.

About the League
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that provides voter information and encourages citizen participation in government. Members register voters, educate the public about the importance of voting, present civic education programs, and study issues of local interest. Membership is open to any person at least 16 years old who subscribes to the purposes and policies of the organization. Student memberships are free.