MaryKnoll Society
ELIGIBILITY
Students in grades 6-8 (Division I) and grades 9-12 (Division II) who are currently enrolled in a Catholic school, Catholic religious education program, or Catholic youth ministry program are eligible.
DEADLINE
Entries must be submitted online or postmarked by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023. First-place essays will appear in the summer 2024 Maryknoll magazine. All winning entries will be published online at MaryknollSociety.org/Winners by April 15, 2024.
Highschool
1st Place Prize:
$1,000 per division
2nd Place Prize:
$700 per division
3rd Place Prize:
$250 per division
To Do list:
Write a 500-750 word essay on the following topic:
Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. How can we, as followers of Jesus, stand up for peace and against the growing violence in our country? Write an essay responding to that question.
Complete the registration application and upload your essay to this website.
This is a self-directed scholarship. Best wishes!