The Character Counts! Advisory Council is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 5th Annual Teen of Character Scholarship.  This scholarship is made possible through the Centreville Rotary.  The $500 scholarship is available to any high school senior who resides in Queen Anne’s County and exemplifies the Six Pillars of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship.

A nomination letter of 200 words or less should include the name and school of the nominee. The letter should also state specific examples of how the nominee has implemented character in their everyday life, with a focus on the Six Pillars. Anyone may nominate a student they feel deserves this award both personally and academically. Please include your name and contact information also.

All nominations must be received by May 3, 2010 for consideration. Please send your nomination letters to Jacki Carter at CC! P.O. Box 418 Centreville, MD 21668. Feel free to contact Jacki at 410-758-6677 or jcarter@qac.org if you have any questions.  QAC Character Counts! is a part of Community Partnerships for Children & Families, our Local Management Board.