Black History Essay

Competition
Saturday, February 15, 2025 * 1 pm

Submission must be received by Friday, February 7th at 5 pm

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Meeter Lecture Hall {inside Hekman Library}

1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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Students must present their essays onsite for contest entry completion. Family and friends are welcome to join the engagement and support the students.  {Lite refreshments will be available.}

1st Place Prize - $150 VISA Gift Card
2nd Place Prize - $100 VISA Gift Card
3rd Place Prize - $50 VISA Gift Card

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Guidelines:

 

1. Students from Kindergarten through High School may submit essays in one of the following grade categories:

• a) Elementary school
• b) Middle school
• c) High school

Essay length guidelines:

Elementary: 250 – 350 words; pictures accepted
Middle School: 350 - 500 words
High School: 500 - 700 words

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2. Entries may be submitted via email or postal mail.
 

3. Entries submitted must include a cover page indicating the following:

(1) your name; (2) grade/category: a, b, or c; (3) zip code;

(4) e-mail [student/guardian]; (5) phone number; (6) school name

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4. The essay must be original; plagiarized entries will be omitted.
 

5. Essay prompt questions. All components must be addressed within your essay:

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*How has the subject challenged the status quo in our society?
*How has the subject inspired or influenced your own life?
 

*High School Only: What have been the most important outcomes
of the subject's impact on our society?

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A panel of judges will review the essays.
 

The panel will judge and score each student by assigning a point value (0-5) to each student for the following criteria: [a] prompt questions; [b] the degree to which the chosen subject has impacted the life of the student and/or society; and [c] the story's originality.

Send your entry to:
T. ROSE Foundation
ATTN: Black History Essay

916 Montevideo Dr., Suite D, Lansing, MI 48917

or info@t-rose.com

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Entries must be received by Friday, February 7th at 5 pm