Student Essay Contest

Who can submit essays?

• Kindergarten – 6th grade: Entries should be 100-150 words (may include illustrations)
• 7th – 9th grade: Entries should be no more than 250 words
• 10th -12th grade: Entries should be no more than 300 words

Entrants may be from public, private, parochial or alternative schools or home-schooled.

The essay

Students are invited to submit their stories about a person who inspired their learning. Tell the story about the person who most motivated you!

• Provide that person's name and where you learned with him or her.

• Describe how he or she inspired your learning.

• Talk about the difference that was made in your life.

Essay Contest Rule Checklist

__ I am submitting no more than 1 entry

__ My submission is my original work.

__ My submission is no longer than described in the criteria.

__ My submission is typed (double space) or neatly printed on one side only of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper.

__ If sending by e-mail – my submission is sent as MS Word or PDF attachments only to kjoyal@riversrunliving.com subject: essay contest.

__ My submission has my name, address, telephone number, school and grade typed or neatly printed on the back side of each page. If submitting by e-mail, this information must be in the body of the e-mail and not on the attachment.

__ No identifying marks are on the front side of any page. (This is important for the judging process)

__ My submission will arrive no later than Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

__ I understand if I do not follow the essay contest rules, my submission may be disqualified at discretion of the judges.

A panel of three judges will assess all submissions on originality, creativity, content and neatness. Spelling and grammar will be considered.

How to submit your essay

Entries may be submitted by mail or e-mail to: