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Limerick Scholarship
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2023 Winners Announced!
With over 200 entries, it was difficult to select the winners... but we did!
About Our 2024 Limerick Scholarship
California Freethought Day believes that secular rights, science, and the First Amendment should be celebrated, and wants to support students as they further their education.
To further that goal, we launched a social media scholarship contest for high school and college students anywhere in the United States.
We awarded $100 to those who have written our favorite posts (as tweets, videos, photos, etc) who write a limerick that reflects on our theme:
Democracy, Not Theocrac
The Winners
Arranged in no particular order.
@asdfghj02792849
A theocracy may seem quite grand,With decrees from the holy hand,But democracy's grace,Gives each person a place,In the choices that govern the land.
@disney_pin_trading
The land where the people decide,No temple or priest to preside.Power's not in the few,But in what we pursue,With voices united, and pride.
@SureshTharakesh
In a world where all people can speak,
Their choices are valued, not weak.
With votes cast in hand,
Together we stand,
For democracy, strong and unique.
@lennyhill
In a land where people are free,Democracy reigns, as it should be.No pulpit or throne,Can claim it alone,For the voice of the people is key.
Sophia Schechner
This country was made long ago,
With free thought we’ve continued to grow.
As the church infiltrates
Through the star-spangled gates
“Under God” is democracy’s deathblow.
For More Information, Contact, and Questions
Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to scholarships@FreethoughtDay.org.
Recognition
We would like to recognize Scholarship Impact for their assistance with this scholarship.