In collaboration with the “Be the Change” National Day of Service Event, inspired by the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The Network of Indian Professionals’ (NetIP) Austin Chapter is sponsoring a creative writing contest.
Entries may include any of the following forms: essays, poems, stories, and other forms of creative writing to address the following question: If you could work with Mahatma Gandhi to solve one current world problem, what would you do together?
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: All pre-college students in Austin, Round Rock, and the surrounding areas are invited to enter. Prizes will be awarded, including Apple iPads and Nexus 7 tablets!
The contest will be divided into three categories:
- Students 15-18
- Students 10-14
- Students 9 and under
Submissions may include essays, poems, stories and other forms of creative writing that address the question above. Entries may be fiction or non-fiction. Submissions must be no more than 1,500 words.
- Submissions may include essays, poems, stories and other forms of creative writing that address the question above.
- Entries may be fiction or non-fiction.
- Submissions must be no more than 1,500 words.
- Entries should be submitted via email.
- Entries should include a cover page.
Should be submitted electronically. Entries should include a cover page that lists the following:
- Student’s name and age at time of submission
- Email address and/or phone number
- School presently attended
- Title of submission
- NetIp will award a first and second place winner in each category, for a total of six (6) winners.
- Submissions will be judged on creativity and content.
- The judgment decisions are the sole responsibility and prerogative of the NetIP Award Committee.
- Awards will be presented at the Capitol Steps on Thursday, September 27
- Winners will be notified in advance via email or phone
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: info@netipaustin.org
Website: http://netipaustin.org/