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Please Note Text from essays may be used for research purposes to identify misconceptions, misunderstandings, and areas of student interest in genetics. Student text may be published on the ASHG website, newsletter, or in other ASHG publications.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The text of the student’s essay must be his or her own words unless quotations are explicitly noted. If plagiarism is suspected during any point of the contest, the essay in question will be examined. Essays found to contain the uncited work of others will be disqualified and the student’s teacher will be notified. Plagiarism.org gives a helpful explanation of what plagiarism is.
How many essays can one student submit? Only one entry per student.
How many essays can one teacher submit on behalf of students? Each teacher may submit up to six student essays per class, for up to three classes.
What are low-quality a high-quality sources? A low-quality source is one that doesn’t guarantee accurate information, such as Wikipedia. High-quality sources include research journals, such as those accessible through PubMed.
What is included in the 750-word count, and what is not?
Should references have a separate page? The reference list will be submitted separately in the “references” section of the submission site. Everything will be included on one page once the essay is submitted.
Is there a standard font or margin size preferred? No. Once the essay is copied and pasted into the submission site, it will be formatted to fit our standard margins and fonts.
How do I submit my essay if my teacher cannot do it for me? Try to find any other teacher or guidance counselor at your school who can submit for you. If this isn’t an option, please email us at [email protected] .
Can my guidance counselor or another school administrator submit my essay for me? Yes.
Can I submit for my student who is currently studying abroad? Students must be studying at the same school as the teacher who submits their essays.
Can I change information after I have submitted? No, please make sure all information is correct before submitting because it will be final.
How does the teacher vouch for the originality of the student’s work? Your submission represents your authentication that the essays are the original work of your students.
I submitted late. Will my essay still be judged? Late submissions will not be judged.
Where’s the confirmation email? It may take some time for the email to get to you. If you haven’t received it by the end of the day, either check your junk mailbox or double check that the email address you provided is correct. If neither of those options work, email [email protected] .
Summarized below are some of the most common issues judges note in reading submitted essays.
Check out the links below for excerpts from past winners’ essays!
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Baldwin High School student Maekyla Massey. Credit: Baldwin School District
Four high school seniors from Long Island won a local essay contest that focused on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion and structural racism.
The students — Shania Lall of Freeport High School, Maekyla Massey of Baldwin High School, Aidan Morgan of Malverne High School and Dayaneliz Veliz of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station — took the top spots in the 2024 “Raise Your Voice” student essay contest, coordinated by Syosset-based civil rights organization ERASE Racism.
Participants wrote 400- to 500-word essays on how the aforementioned topics are being addressed in their schools and how their teaching could be improved. Students were asked to incorporate at least one personal experience into their essays.
The winners received $500 college scholarships made possible by SCOPE Educational Services in Smithtown.
“As a future speech pathologist, I harbor an unwavering passion to inspire and guide underrepresented children to secure their spot at the table and demand equity through confident communication,” Lall wrote in her winning essay.
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Morgan wrote: “Implementing comprehensive diversity training for teachers at the district level can give them the tools they need to navigate sensitive topics and create inclusive spaces.”
Entries were judged on criteria including content, clear expression and originality.
World food day contest.
Four Long Island students have been named first-place winners of the 36th Annual World Food Day Essay Contest coordinated by an Amityville-based nonprofit, Stop World Hunger. This year’s contest, which received 967 entries from 18 local schools, challenged participants to answer this question: “What can I do to stop world hunger?”
Winners, their schools and their divisions were Gemma Franzetti, Our Lady of Victory in Floral Park, primary division (grades 1-3); Maeve Moroney, Our Lady of Victory, intermediate division (grades 4-6); Mason Ring, Saints Philip and James School in St. James, junior high division (grades 7-8); and Lindsey Licastesi, Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, high school division (grades 9-12).
Each winning student received a $100 savings bond.
Songwriting winner.
Valley Stream South High School senior Tabitha Moore was one of eight winners nationwide of the 2023-24 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, coordinated by the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.
Winners received $2,500 scholarships from the National Music Publishers’ Association’s S.O.N.G.S. (Supporting Our Next Generation of Songwriters) Foundation. They will have their songs compiled into a songbook and print-at-home edition by Concord Theatricals. They also worked with mentors to prepare their music for a performance by Broadway artists in Manhattan.
Moore was selected for her approximately three-minute acoustic song, “What Did Love Do to You?,” which she described as a duet meant to question “the meaning behind the rough boundaries set between two people.”
Four Long Island teachers — Francesco Iannucci of Baldwin Middle School, Maureen Ryan of West Side School in Syosset and Kubra Atkurk and Kristin Pirozzi of Longwood High School in Middle Island — were named winners of Applebee’s 8th Annual “Above and ‘BEE’yond” Teacher Essay Contest, which encouraged local students to write essays nominating a teacher who had the biggest impact on their educational journey.
The winning teachers received $500 to improve their classrooms, and the opportunity to host an end of the school year celebration at their local Applebee’s restaurant.
“Acknowledging the unwavering dedication of local teachers in nurturing and inspiring our youth is a profound privilege,” said Brian McDonnell, the Long Island director of operations for Doherty Enterprises, which owns and operates Applebee’s.
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Every week for 10 weeks this summer we’re asking students “What got your attention in The New York Times this week? Why?” To participate in Week 1, choose something to read, watch or listen to in The Times and submit a response that answers those questions by 9 a.m. Eastern on June 14.
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FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Two Fargo students are seeing what it takes to be “Mayor for a Day.”
Nathan Asgedom, who recently finished fifth grade at Kennedy Elementary, and Alex Zhao, who recently finished third grade at Longfellow Elementary were picked as this year’s winners. Both got to hang out with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney for a day and tour city hall as part of their prize. The essay contest they won required them to answer what they would do if they were the mayor. Their answers ranged from fixing infrastructure to helping the homeless.
When Asgedom was asked about his infrastructure plan, he said he’d “like to improve the potholes and stuff on the roads.”
Meanwhile, Zhao talked about how he would like to help the homeless. Telling Valley News Lve:
“Giving them a little more of feeling like home for them.”
In addition, their classmates had their own ideas.
“Some of them wanted to start school at 10 a.m. Some of them wanted to take care of the homeless. Work very hard and some of the people wanted to make sure everybody is taken care of,” said Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney.
“They felt it was an important city that we take care of each other.”
Essays were judged based on their content, grammar, and originality. Zhao and Asgedom got to read their essays during Monday’s city commission meeting.
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Miami beach students awarded for essays combating antisemitism and prejudice.
The winners received their awards on June 3, 2024 during the Holocaust Survivor Day Luncheon, hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, where they were celebrated for their outstanding contributions. The event concluded with Beach High senior Stella McLaney winning first place, being awarded $2,500, and reading her winning essay, which received a standing ovation from attendees. McLaney, who responded to the contest prompt: “What can today’s high school students do to reduce antisemitism and all forms of prejudice in our society?” She emphasized the dangers of misinformation, how courageous conversations in high school are an important way to confront ignorance, and how she has chosen to channel her emotions into initiatives that can be a force for positive change.
Axel Paulhiac and Natanya Rogoff were the 2nd and 3rd place winners who focused on education, self-reflection, dialog and building alliances in order to create positive change.
Stephanie Rosen, Co-Founder of 3GMiami, highlighted the organization’s mission and the importance of the contest during the award ceremony, sharing that, “3GMiami helps students apply the lessons of the Holocaust to their lives today and be upstanders in the face of hatred, bigotry and antisemitism,” and that the “essay contest challenged students to address what today’s students can do to help eliminate hatred and create a better society.” She further expressed that “the submissions we received were incredible, providing hope during these challenging times.”
Rosen thanked all of the participants and congratulated the winners. “During this time of rising hate and antisemitism, these student essays provide light. On behalf of 3GMiami and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, we thank you for your inspiring words and commitment to creating a more inclusive world.”
For more information about 3GMiami and future events, visit www.3gmiami.org or contact Stephanie Rosen at [email protected] .
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AFSA National High School Essay Contest. The U.S. Institute of Peace and the American Foreign Service Association sponsor this annual high school essay contest, where the winner receives a $2,500 cash prize, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and a full-tuition paid voyage with Semester at Sea upon the student's enrollment at an ...
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Civics Education Essay Contest. 11. St. Gallen Symposium Global Essay Competition. Essay contests are unusual because to win them you have to use your words. If you are a student who aspires to become a journalist, novelist, or poet, then these essay contests are a stepping stone for you to make that dream a reality.
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Curious to know what makes for a winning essay in The Fountainhead contest? Check out some of the essays written by our most recent grand-prize winners. To varying degrees, they all display an excellent grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead. See the full list of winners from our most recent contest here.
The first thing that you should do to win essay contests is to read the rules thoroughly. Overlooking one small detail could be the difference between winning the contest and wasting your time. Pay special attention to: The contest's start and end dates. How often you're allowed to enter. The word or character count. The contest's theme.
We will award prizes worth a total of $25,000 for the top three entrants, along with access to the Pivotal Library for the top 50 finalists. $15,000 — 1st place$7,000 — 2nd place$3,000 — 3rd place. $25,000 in prizes for the best essays. Top 5%. of the participants will be invited to the Pivotal Circle.
Academic conference: 20 - 22 September, 2024. Awards dinner: 21 September, 2024. Contact. Any queries regarding the essay competition should be sent to [email protected]. Please be aware that, due to the large volume of correspondence we receive, we cannot guarantee to answer every query.
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