Oakseed Ministries Essay Contest
| Name: | Oakseed Ministries Essay Contest |
| Deadline: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Description: | Theme: “Compassion and Lost Childhood” (7 specific areas/topics to choose from)
Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to submit an essay, students must meet the age requirements as of April 15, 2009. You may submit only one essay. Age Categories • 17 and under: 5,000 characters or less (approx. 1000 words in length). • 8-22: 7,500 characters or less (approx. 1500 words in length). Essay Contest Evaluation Criteria Each essay should: • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues surrounding lost childhood and its implications on society. • Show the author has personally wrestled with the nature and character of compassion. • Demonstrate the student’s own serious reflection on the current and future problems facing children losing their childhood. • Be focused and well-reasoned. • Use correct spelling and grammar. All entries will be judged using the following criteria: • Awareness of the problem (1/3 total score) Demonstrate knowledge and depth of understanding about the issue from your research. • Quality of analysis (1/3 total score) Develop your own perspective on the issue. This perspecitve should be reflected in your analysis of the issue and your personal response to it. • Style and mechanics (1/3 total score) Use proper spelling and grammar. Your response to the topic should be clear and original. Awards and Recognition $1,000 will be awarded to the author of the best essay in each age category. Second place essays will receive a $500 award and Honorable mention will receive a $250 award. The winners will be notified in June 2009 and the winning essays posted on the Oakseed Ministries website. |
| Award: | $1,000 |
| Link: | http://www.oakseed.org/essay-contest/ |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
| Advice: | Very interesting and thought-provoking essay topics. Will require research and time. Number of winners is small, and winnings mediocre. |
