"A Difference Made" Essay Contest

St. Andrew’s TeenSpot Black History 

"A Difference Made" Essay Contest

OFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES 

Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12)

St. Andrew’s TeenSpot Black History “A Difference Made" Essay Contest is open to all Charleston area students in grades 6-12.  One winner will be chosen from each level and will be awarded a PRIZE PACKAGE. Entries must be submitted by February 26, 2016. 

The winner will be notified on March 4, 2016.

Official Rules and Guidelines

• Essays must be brought in, emailed, or postmarked by February 26, 2016. Mailing address is St. Andrews Regional Library c/o Patrice Smith, 1735 North Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. When sending by email please remit to smithp@ccpl.org and place in the subject line- “A Difference Made” essay contest
• Each student may only enter one essay.
• Essays should be no longer than 500 words in length, and should be typed or hand written in print only. No cursive writing will be accepted.
• Essays submitted must include the contestant’s name, home address, telephone number, school the student attends, grade level and the title of the essay.
• Each essay must reflect the contestant's own research, writing and original thinking.

Essay Topic

Write about an African-American who inspired and motivated you to make a difference in your life. How did this person motivate you and how would you continue to use the knowledge that they gave you?

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