The $3,500 Profiles in Diversity Journal's University Writing Competition

09 April 2011
The $3,500 Profiles in Diversity Journal's University Writing Competition
Deadline: 1 May 2011

University Writing Competition: Profiles in Diversity Journal

* First Place: $2,000
* Second Place: $1,000
* Third Place: $500

o Top 3 will be published in an upcoming issue and also given future writing opportunities with Profiles in Diversity Journal
o Top 50 will be published in a special printed publication
o Top 100 will be featured in weekly posts on www.diversityjournal.com

Guidelines:

* 500 to 1,000 words
* 18 and over to enter
* Currently enrolled in higher educational institution
* Essays must be submitted online

Topic: Diversity

* Subtopics:

o Academic
o Cultural
o Organizational/Team

Judging Criteria:

Essays will be judged according to the following criteria; Originality of subject and thought, extent of research and quality of writing.

Submission:

Submit your essays to write@diversityjournal.com. Be sure to include:

* First & Last Name
* School
* Area of Study

All entries must be submitted by May 1, 2011. Only the top fifty will be notified by email, so check back regularly for updates and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

More information here.
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