St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission 2013 Annual Student Essay Contest ($200 top prize | US-based students)

20 February 2013
St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission 2013 Annual Student Essay Contest ($200 top prize | US-based students)
Deadline: 17 May 2013

St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission in Arlington, Virginia is calling for submissions to its 2013 Annual Student Essay Contest.

This year’s theme is “We are one human family and loving our neighbor has global implications.” The contest encourages students to reflect on the value of caring for the poor in faith and charity.

The contest is open to all U.S.-based high school students, including home schooled students. Essays must be between 300 to 400 words, typewritten in English, double spaced, and submitted in a Microsoft Word compatible format. To register for the contest, students should send their name, e-mail address, grade level, school name, city, state, and the name of a teacher/advisor, along with their submission. Students may only submit one entry and previous winners are not eligible to participate.

Essays will be judged on embodiment of the theme, comprehension, organization, creativity and writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

PRIZES:
  • First Prize: $200
  • Second Prize: $100
  • Third Prize: $50
The names of the winners will be announced on St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission’s Facebook page and website on June 15, 2013.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: pmm@stcharleschurch.org

Website: http://philippinemedicalmission.com
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