What is it?
The 2023 FAIR Conference Scholarship Program has been created to give students an opportunity to attend the annual FAIR Conference with a guest. FAIR wants to learn more about how students think and feel about defending their faith by answering one of the following questions:
- What does it mean to seek learning by study and by faith?
- What does it mean to always be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us?
- Why is it important to you to give informed responses when your friends ask you questions?
The scholarship opportunity is available for students in any course of study.
What are the scholarship awards?
Five (5) total scholarships will be awarded. Each winner will receive two tickets to attend the 2023 FAIR Conference in Provo, Ut. The conference runs for three days, August 2-4, 2023. Learn more about the conference schedule and other activities here.
Who is Eligible?
Students between the ages of 16-24 currently attending high school, a university or equivalent higher learning establishment. All winners will be verified as a current student by submitting requested proof of enrollment to FAIR as requested in the application. Applicants are to write their own submissions without using AI. Five (5) winners of admittance for two to the 2023 FAIR Conference. Winners will be posted along with their essays on the FAIR blog. All winners considered are required to submit a photo of themselves along with a signed performers release form. Photo specifications will be given upon winners’ notification. FAIR will publicize winners of the scholarship program. Scholarship winners may be featured in various ways on FAIR’s website and social media channels. Any winner not meeting all eligibility criteria will forfeit consideration and a new finalist will be selected. FAIR volunteers and immediate family members are not eligible.
What does the award cover?
The FAIR 2023 conference scholarship will cover attendance and lunch each day for the winners and their guests. FAIR will not cover travel expenses to and from the conference or lodging in Provo.
How do I apply?
Students who meet the eligibility requirements listed above need to complete the application, follow FAIR on Social Media and share conference info, and in at least 300 words write about one of the following questions:
- What does it mean to seek learning by study and by faith?
- What does it mean to always be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us?
- Why is it important to you to give informed responses when your friends ask you questions?
The following rubric will be used in evaluating the applications and awarding the conference scholarship.
Requirement | Points Assigned |
Is the response over 300 words? | Pass/No-pass |
Does the response answer one of the following questions:
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15 points |
Does it properly cite references? | 5 points |
Does the response provide a minimum of two (2) sources for in-depth study of the topic? Ideally include at least one Church source. The other source(s) should be well-reasoned and faith-promoting. | 5 points |
*Use a source on fairlatterdaysaints.org for a chance at bonus points | 2 points |
Are spelling and grammar consistent and correct? | 5 points |
Visit 2023 FAIR Conference to apply online. (Hint: finish your essay before applying, so that you can copy and paste your essay into the application.) Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2023.
How are winners selected?
A conference scholarship review committee will review the essays and select the winners. Winners will be selected and notified by July 20, 2023. FAIR will notify winners by email. All decisions of the selection committee are final.
The following factors will be considered for selection:
- Originality, creativity, imagination and enthusiasm
- Comprehensiveness, persuasiveness
- Passion for defending the gospel
- Willingness to follow FAIR and share on Social Media
**All applicants who meet the prescribed rubric but do not win will be given a $10 discount off the price of a student ticket to the conference.
What are my responsibilities if I win?
- Attend the FAIR 2023 Conference.
- Provide a photo of yourself and a signed copy of a Performer’s Release contract.
- Allow FAIR to publish your essay in a blog series.
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