Deadline: 28 February 2011
Since its beginning thousands of high school students across the nation have participated in the Alliance’s National Essay Contest. The essay contest is intended to foster creative thinking and self-expression and encourage an awareness of current local and world events. Top placing finishers receive cash scholarship towards their education endeavors.
This annual contest is open to any student enrolled in senior high school (grades 9-12). No entry fee required. Participants are to compose an essay in English not to exceed 500 words on a contemporary topic concerning the Chinese and Asian American communities. The essay topic is given at the time of the contest.
This year’s contest will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:00 p.m. Please contact your nearest host representative for additional information and/or to register. Please check back on this website if your nearest location and contact information has not been announced. Deadline date to register is February 28, 2011.
CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE 2011 NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST
The Grand Lodge of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance sponsors this essay contest to provide a forum for expression by the youth who will be the future leaders of the United States.
Contest Date and Location: Saturday, March 5, 2011, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Open to any student enrolled in senior high school (grades 9-12). No entry fee required.
Requirements: Participants in the Contest are to compose an essay in English not to exceed 500 words, at their Chinese American Citizens Alliance Lodge or a location designated by the Lodge on a subject regarding the Chinese in the United States. The exact essay topic will be announced at the time of the contest.
Judging: An impartial board of judges will be selected by the sponsor to judge the winners. Each essay will be judged on the basis of originality, clarity of thought and expression. The decision of the judges on all matters submitted and their interpretation of the rules will be final, conclusive and binding on all contestants.
Scholarship Awards:
First Prize: $1,000 and Certificate
Second Prize: $700 and Certificate
Third Prize: $500 and Certificate
10 Awards of Merit: $100 and Certificate
All entry forms must be completed and postmarked not later than February 28, 2011 and mailed to:
See the list of coordinators here >>
Application Form available online >>
More information here.
Since its beginning thousands of high school students across the nation have participated in the Alliance’s National Essay Contest. The essay contest is intended to foster creative thinking and self-expression and encourage an awareness of current local and world events. Top placing finishers receive cash scholarship towards their education endeavors.
This annual contest is open to any student enrolled in senior high school (grades 9-12). No entry fee required. Participants are to compose an essay in English not to exceed 500 words on a contemporary topic concerning the Chinese and Asian American communities. The essay topic is given at the time of the contest.
This year’s contest will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:00 p.m. Please contact your nearest host representative for additional information and/or to register. Please check back on this website if your nearest location and contact information has not been announced. Deadline date to register is February 28, 2011.
CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE 2011 NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST
The Grand Lodge of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance sponsors this essay contest to provide a forum for expression by the youth who will be the future leaders of the United States.
Contest Date and Location: Saturday, March 5, 2011, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Open to any student enrolled in senior high school (grades 9-12). No entry fee required.
Requirements: Participants in the Contest are to compose an essay in English not to exceed 500 words, at their Chinese American Citizens Alliance Lodge or a location designated by the Lodge on a subject regarding the Chinese in the United States. The exact essay topic will be announced at the time of the contest.
Judging: An impartial board of judges will be selected by the sponsor to judge the winners. Each essay will be judged on the basis of originality, clarity of thought and expression. The decision of the judges on all matters submitted and their interpretation of the rules will be final, conclusive and binding on all contestants.
Scholarship Awards:
First Prize: $1,000 and Certificate
Second Prize: $700 and Certificate
Third Prize: $500 and Certificate
10 Awards of Merit: $100 and Certificate
All entry forms must be completed and postmarked not later than February 28, 2011 and mailed to:
See the list of coordinators here >>
Application Form available online >>
More information here.
