Georgetown University East Asia Essay Contest ($200 top prize | US)

Deadline: 7 April 2013 (11:59pm)

If you are a junior or senior high school student (Grades 11-12) with an interest in East Asia, the Asian Studies Program at Georgetown University invites you to enter our East Asia essay contest this spring for a chance to have Georgetown University publish your essay online. The winning essay will be published on the Asian Studies Program's website as well as featured in The Asian Studies Wire, a weekly online newsletter that reaches hundreds of subscribers in the Georgetown community and the Washington, D.C. area. The contest winner will also receive a $200 cash prize.

TOPIC: Essays may be on the East Asia- related topic of the contestant’s choice.

ESSAYS WILL BE JUDGED ON:

• The depth of research and analysis
• Clarity of argument and supporting details
• Writing style (grammar, citation, vocabulary, etc.)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to U.S. citizens only
• Contestants must be in 11th or 12th grade
• No longer than 15 pages (min. 7 pages)
• Margins between 1-1.5"
• Size 12, Times New Roman font
• Double-spaced
• APA or Chicago style citation only
• Bibliography and cover page not included in length requirement

Email essay submission to Kat Harrington with your name, grade, name of high school, mailing address, and title of essay.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: krh45@georgetown.edu

Website: http://asianstudies.georgetown.edu