Deadline: 21 December 2012
McDonald’s is proud to present My Inspirational Story, a children’s essay-writing contest that celebrates the contributions of Asian Paci c American families in the New York Tri-State area. The contest provides a unique forum to recognize the unsung heroes of today’s Asian American youth and educate the larger community about the Asian American experience.
McDonald’s invites children, ages 8 to 11, to share their personal stories of how their families have inspired them to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams. Ten stories will be selected and awarded special prizes. Winners will receive savings bond awards ranging from $250 to $1,500.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be age 8-11, and reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. Each applicant may only submit one essay for this essay challenge.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Essays will be judged on the basis of:
CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE: All applicants and their parent or guardian must sign the attached application, certifying that all information provided is true and complete to the best of their knowledge. If later determined that information contained in the essay and/or application is false or misleading, the entry will be rescinded. Upon submission of the entry, applicants and their parents or guardians grant McDonald’s the right to use the essay and any information contained in the essay and/or application for the purpose of promoting and publicizing the Program, or as legally required or permitted by law.
AWARDS: 1st place - $1,500; 2nd place - $1,000; 3rd place - $500; Seven runner-ups - $250
DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by December 21, 2012. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Winners will be noti ed in January.
Download: entry form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: McDonald’s My Inspirational Story, 622 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, Room 126, New York, NY 10017
Website: www.mcdonaldsnytristate.com
McDonald’s is proud to present My Inspirational Story, a children’s essay-writing contest that celebrates the contributions of Asian Paci c American families in the New York Tri-State area. The contest provides a unique forum to recognize the unsung heroes of today’s Asian American youth and educate the larger community about the Asian American experience.
McDonald’s invites children, ages 8 to 11, to share their personal stories of how their families have inspired them to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams. Ten stories will be selected and awarded special prizes. Winners will receive savings bond awards ranging from $250 to $1,500.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be age 8-11, and reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. Each applicant may only submit one essay for this essay challenge.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Essays will be judged on the basis of:
- Content/Development (50%) – originality, narrative, organization
- Language & Mechanics (50%) – sentence structure, word choice, grammar
CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE: All applicants and their parent or guardian must sign the attached application, certifying that all information provided is true and complete to the best of their knowledge. If later determined that information contained in the essay and/or application is false or misleading, the entry will be rescinded. Upon submission of the entry, applicants and their parents or guardians grant McDonald’s the right to use the essay and any information contained in the essay and/or application for the purpose of promoting and publicizing the Program, or as legally required or permitted by law.
AWARDS: 1st place - $1,500; 2nd place - $1,000; 3rd place - $500; Seven runner-ups - $250
DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by December 21, 2012. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Winners will be noti ed in January.
Download: entry form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: McDonald’s My Inspirational Story, 622 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, Room 126, New York, NY 10017
Website: www.mcdonaldsnytristate.com
