Essay Contest
Applications open January 1, 2025
ESSAY QUESTION:
TBD
ELIGIBILITY:
The essay contest is statewide and open to “all students” enrolled in grades 9 through 11. We encourage essayists to enlist the guidance of a teacher or other adult when completing the essay. The essay contest serves as an inspirational vehicle for youth to strengthen appreciation for:
REQUIREMENTS:
TOP HONORS:
Each of the three winning essayists will receive a trophy. In addition, the first-place winner will receive a $1,000.00 cash prize, the second-place winner will receive a $500.00 cash prize, and the third-place winner will receive a $250.00 cash prize. The trophies and cash prizes are presented at an Iowa Juneteenth Observance awards ceremony in Des Moines (TBA) and winning essayists must be present to receive their trophies/cash prizes.
For questions and additional information, please contact: Nakia Ewing at [email protected]
TBD
ELIGIBILITY:
The essay contest is statewide and open to “all students” enrolled in grades 9 through 11. We encourage essayists to enlist the guidance of a teacher or other adult when completing the essay. The essay contest serves as an inspirational vehicle for youth to strengthen appreciation for:
- Scholarship
- Cultural Diversity
- Enhancement of community relations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Essays must be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 700 words.
- Essays may be typed or word-processed (double spaced).
- Essayists must use at least 5 sources of information from books, newspapers, magazines, or websites which must be listed (cited) on a separate page and submitted with the essay.
- Submit a color photo (portrait style – headshot), and 5) Complete the Student Information Form provided with this application which can be accessed at www.iowajuneteenth.com.
TOP HONORS:
Each of the three winning essayists will receive a trophy. In addition, the first-place winner will receive a $1,000.00 cash prize, the second-place winner will receive a $500.00 cash prize, and the third-place winner will receive a $250.00 cash prize. The trophies and cash prizes are presented at an Iowa Juneteenth Observance awards ceremony in Des Moines (TBA) and winning essayists must be present to receive their trophies/cash prizes.
For questions and additional information, please contact: Nakia Ewing at [email protected]
2023 Essay Contest Winners
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First Place Winner
Aubrey Todsen Parkview Middle School West Des Moines, Iowa |
2nd Place Winner
Kiara Jones Hoover High School Des Moines, Iowa |
Third Place Winner
Frise Munkia North High School Des Moines, Iowa |