LWV Greenwich: 2021 Student Essay Contest

LWV Greenwich: 2021 Student Essay Contest

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Monday, March 1, 2021 - 12:00am to Sunday, March 21, 2021 - 11:45pm

LWV Greenwich & Affiliate High School Clubs invite Greenwich students in grades K-12 to participate in our annual essay writing competition.

 

Essay Prompt: Dear Madam Vice President 

Essays due: Sunday, March 21st 2021

Award Presentation: Wednesday, June 2nd 2021

Contest Information:

In honor of America’s first female vice president, this year’s theme is “Dear Madam Vice President”. 
Students are encouraged to write a letter to Vice President Harris, sharing their stories, advice, and wishes.

Students are asked to write an essay of up to five-hundred words and to email their submission to 
our LWVG Student Outreach coordinator, Anne-Marie Hesser by Sunday, March 21

A panel of high school students will follow an anonymous judging protocol to review the essays 
and choose three winners: one each for elementary school, middle school, and high school. 
Winners will be presented with their awards on 
Wednesday, June 2 at the LWV Greenwich’s Annual Dinner at the Riverside Yacht Club.

Visit LWV Greenwich Event Page to Submit Essay
Deadline is
 March 21st 2021.

*** Please Note:  Children of LWV Greenwich Board Members are NOT eligible to participate ***