$1000 International Writing Contest on Diversity

02 July 2010
$1000 International Writing Contest on Diversity
Eligibility: The Creative Thoughts® Writing Contest is open to entrants ages 25 and below, including non-US citizens writing in English.

Theme: Diversity

In 500 words or less describe the picture on the left and discuss what can be done to improve diversity in our society today.

Diverse Reality

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION NOVEMBER 31ST 2010

Terms, Conditions and Restrictions:
Description: The writing contest will commence on or about 2/15/2010. All entries must be submitted no later than 11/31/2010.

How to submit: Creative Thoughts® must be submitted through the chaynge.org web site. Only entries submitted through this website will be considered. Once you submit your entry, you will receive an email notification confirming your successful submittal.

Guidelines: Creative Thoughts® entries should be approximately 500 words and must be written in English and double spaced. Pages must be numbered and the cover page should contain entrant name, contact number, email and postal address. No name or address should appear on any other pages. All entries should be sent in a PDF format and be legible. Entrants are advised to keep an electronic copy of their submission as this copy (which must not differ from the version of the writing submitted for judging) will be required for submission at a later date should the entry be selected for inclusion in the ofilispeaks.com monthly newsletter.

Eligibility: The Creative Thoughts® Writing Contest is open to entrants ages 25 and below, including non-US citizens writing in English. Entries must be original. No past or present paid employee, or contractors of chaynge.org, will be eligible for the prizes.

Selection of winner and notifications: A judging panel appointed by chaynge.org will select the three winners. The panel’s decision will be final and binding and no correspondence with any entrant other than the selected winners. All entries will be judged without author identification. chaynge.org will ensure that the name of the writer does not appear on material submitted to the judging panel. Persons involved in the administration and final judging processes are not eligible to enter.

Prizes: First place winner will receive $1000.00 while second and third place winners will each receive $250.00. The top two finalists will also qualify their institutions to receive a free* one-hour workshop $1500.00 value on the internationally renowned College Success Secrets Exposed presentation.

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