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The National Center for State Courts wants students to learn their civics lessons. They know cash prizes are a great motivator to get those creative juices flowing, so their sponsoring an essay contest. We have a lot of civic minded youth in our community. I know because we see them in the Project Real mock trials and tours we do. The topic is timely: voting. Students can win up to $1,000 if they write a winning essay. More details are available on ncsc.org/contest. The deadline is February 21, 2020.
Elementary (3rd -5th grade) and middle school (6th-8th grade) students are encouraged to answer the following question in 100 words or less: Why is it so important that all citizens have the right to vote?
High school (9th-12th grade) students are encouraged to answer the following questions in 600 words or less:
Is voting a right, privilege or responsibility? Why?
Rules for essay contest:
- Entries for elementary school (3rd -5th grade) and middle school(6th-8th grade) students must be 100 words or less.
- Entries for high school(9th-12th grade) students must be 600 words or less.
- Entries should be typed and submitted on www.ncsc.org/contest.
Prizes
High School:
- 1st place: $1,000
- 2nd place: $500
- 3rd place: $250
Middle School:
- 1st place: $400
- 2nd place: $200
- 3rd place: $100
Elementary School:
- 1st place: $300
- 2nd place: $150
- 3rd place: $100
Deadline
Friday, February 21, 2020
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