The Gilmer County Republican Party announced that it is accepting applications for its annual Scholarship totaling $1000. Applicants must be 2017 graduating seniors from Gilmer High School; or a Homeschooling program; or a private academy, and must have been accepted into a college or vocational/technical school. Applications for the scholarship are available by emailing Larry Lynch, 2nd Vice-Chairman, at 2ndvice-chairman@gilmergagop.org, or on the party website at www.gilmergagop.org. The application must be completed and emailed to Larry Lynch by June 7, 2017. Applications must include an essay written on one of four topics, and applicants may be asked to present it to the GOP’s Executive Board in June. The winner will be announced no later than June 29, and will be invited to present his or her essay to the Gilmer GOP at an announced meeting. County Chairman Jerry Tuso added, “These young people are our future parents, workers, and leaders, and we believe in recognizing and supporting them. This is just one way to do that.” The Gilmer County Republican Party is an extension of both the Republican National Committee, and the Georgia Republican Party. The goals of the Party are to promote its principles, and work to elect Republicans. Anyone who believes in limited government, individual responsibility, a strong military, and lower taxes is encouraged to join like-minded citizens. The Republican Party meets regularly the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Coosawattee Shrine Club to conduct Party business, hear from special guests, and discuss various governmental topics.