For many years Americraft has been putting money back into communities all across the country by sponsoring fairs and trade shows. We have recently added a new way to reach more communities. Since Americraft encourages future generations to be mindful of the importance of buying American products we've created the "Partnership in Patriotism" Scholarship program. This is a writing competition which provides high school students in certain communities who are pursuing a college education the opportunity to express their views on allegiance. The essays are written with a patriotic theme such as "Made in America" and must discuss why it is important for Americans to buy products made in America. Below is an excerpt from a local newspaper about the latest winner of one of the Americraft scholarships.
"We hope to inspire America's youth to recognize the importance of 'patriotic spending,'" said Dave Hurley, chairman of Americraft. "We have to give the next gerneration a reason to seek out the 'Made In USA label."
Americraft, the sponsor of many state fairs, including the New York State Fair's Center of Progress Building, has awarded a $2,500 scholarship to a Long Island student for his winning essay on the importance of buying American-made products.
Jared Choi of East Moriches, now a freshman at the State University of New York in Binghamton, was selected from among 18 other essay writers by a special Fair committee. His essay, "Buying American," argued that outsourcing, widening trade deficits and decreasing American competitiveness increases the United States' dependence on foreign governments.
