Essay Info

T. ROSE Foundation is inviting middle, and high school students to help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting essays that reflect on Dr. King's dream.

 

$250 Cash Award for Winners; second and third place winners will receive cash awards also; and participants will have an opportunity to receive cash and prizes.
 

The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest!

Winners will be awarded during an onsite presentation celebration.

MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

January 11 * ArtBlock, Detroit * 10am to Noon

 Essay Due by: January 4 @ 5 pm 

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January 11 * Calvin University, Grand Rapids * 3 pm to 5 pm
 Essay Due by: January 4 @ 5 pm

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Writing Prompt: 
Students must submit an individual essay that reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and work toward equality. Students should incorporate their aspirations and the importance of what Dr. King means to them. 
 

Bonus Question:  How do you relate to Dr. King as a Social Entrepreneur? 

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Word Count Guidelines: 

Students may submit essays with drawings or photos.

Middle School (6-8): 300 words minimum

High School (9-12): 500 words minimum

**Students in grades below Middle School can submit; we will review and consider; the submission.  Adjusted due to multiple requests.  Good Luck!

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Send all submissions via email to: info@t-rose.com

Email Submissions must include: 

• The student's first and last name

• The student's age

• The name of the student's school (no abbreviations)

• The student's grade

• The address of the student's school; (including the city)

• A parent's contact information (phone AND email, please)