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Calling all Contra Costa Middle and High School Students: WIN $$ for YOUR Art and Writing!

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Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center’s Dennis Thomas 22nd Annual Art and Writing Challenge 2020

Create an essay, poem, story, play or piece of art work (including photography, sculpture, and video) on the theme of Our Connected Planet.  Questions to inspire you:

  • How has your connection to our planet played a significant role in your life?
  • How have you been impacted by threats to our climate/planet? How do you see others being affected? 
  • Do you see climate justice as connected to other forms of social justice? If so, how? 
  • In what ways is our planet impacted or threatened by things like nuclear energy, the military-industrial complex, capitalism, and notions of “progress”? 
  • What would your vision of a just and healthy world look like?

Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 24, 2020 with the mandatory Entry Cover Sheet form found on their website.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 925-933-7850.
​Submit writing as a WORD DOCUMENT or GOOGLE DOCUMENT via email with the subject line: ART AND WRITING 2020 to [email protected]. Or through
the mail to:
Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center
1035  Carol Lane
Lafayette, CA  94549


AWARDS DINNER:
The public is invited to attend the ART & WRITING CHALLENGE & YOUTH ACTIVIST GRANT AWARDS DINNER,
Saturday, May 16th – 6 PM at the Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette.
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​If you would like to attend the event, you MUST RSVP by phone (925-933-7850) or email ([email protected]) by close of business on May 8th.
Tickets to the General Public are available for $10 and will include a family-style dinner. 
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College Students: $1000 Scholarship for 800 Word Essay

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420 Arena’s Annual Scholarship Awards – 2019

We have been through the college days and we still cherish those opportunities to cash out some extra money by winning a competition and if nothing, adding a participation acknowledgment in the CV.

And here we are today – bringing a $1000 scholarship program for you all! We plan to make this an annual thing where young talent participates and showcases his/her views. If you are passionate about blogging, reviewing or just writing in general, this may be the right opportunity for you.

This scholarship program is open to both postgraduate and undergraduate of college in any stream. And below are more details about it:

What Winner Gets?

  • 1st Prize: $1000
  • 2nd Prize: $500
  • 3rd Prize: $300

How to Participate?

  • Write an original article on “Can legalizing cannabis fix crimes associated with it?” of about 800-1000 words (min 800 words) in English language.
  • Send the article to [email protected] in .doc or .pdf format.

What We Are Looking For?

The article with well-researched pointers, clear language and grammar error-free stands a better chance of winning the scholarship. Also, copy-pasted or plagiarized content will be rejected.

Submission Guidelines:

Both in the email and doc/pdf file mention following details:

  • Your full name, email address and contact details
  • College Name and your college id proof
  • Your area of study in college
  • Add the subject line “420 Arena Annual Scholarship Program – 2019”

Email the article at [email protected]

We will get back to you within 2 working days of receiving your submission to confirm your entry. You can also contact us on the email address mentioned above if you have any queries.

Important Dates:

  • Starting date: 25 Jan, 2019
  • Last date of submission: 25 May, 2019
  • Winner announcement: 25 June, 2019

Winner will be sent the scholarship through the concerned college department.

Visit   https://420arena.com/annual-awards/   for more information. 

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High School and College Writing Contest! Win $1000 or $500!

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The Hike & Cycle Scholarship – Deadline March 11, 2018

Nature-Saving Rules Contest

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

  • You must be currently enrolled in high school, university, or college. Applications from all countries are accepted.
  • You must create an original list of nature-saving rules (according to the requirements listed below).
  • The winners will be required to send us proof of their educational status.

REASONS TO APPLY

  1. The first place winner will get $1,000 and the second place, $500. Note: each participant may send in only one submission and win only one award.
  2. We use student-generated content to write articles and make infographics on various topics concerning the environment. Your contribution will help raise awareness among people reading our blog posts!
  3. The best authors can count on their writing being published on our blog. Naturally, that means our readers will see your name!
  4. Winners will receive individual certificates from HikeAndCycle.com.

PARTICIPATION RULES

    1. Prepare a list of nature-saving rules on one of the following subjects:
      • The Nature-Saving Rules of Responsible Camping
      • How Hikers Can Make Sure That They Don’t Hurt Wildlife
      • Recommendations for Responsible Behavior Near Bodies of Water

You’re free to focus on a specific outdoor activity (climbing, cycling, kayaking, etc.) or write more generally.

  1. Make up a creative, catchy title that reflects your ideas.
  2. Share the scholarship post on social media using Google+, Twitter, and Facebook. The links to the shared post must be sent along with your application.
  3. Send your list and all necessary links to [email protected].

By sending us your application, you confirm that you understand the rules of participation and that you are willing to accept the decision of the judges.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Your work must be structured in the form of a list and must be directly connected to one of the three given topics.
  2. Your list must:
    • Be written in English
    • Include five to ten rules
    • Be no longer than 400 words
    • Be 100% plagiarism-free (see details at Wikipedia.org)
    • Have a file name of “Nature_Scholarship_First Name_Last Name”
    • Be sent in .doc or .docx format
    • Be submitted within the deadline
      Note that submission starts on November 1, 2017, and ends at midnight EST on March 11, 2018.
  3. Your list must be shared on social media.

If you have some unorthodox or groundbreaking ideas, you should definitely give this contest a try! We encourage all participants to show their creative side.

Although the preferred number of rules on the list is five to ten, four or even eleven rules may be accepted. But only if the rules are good enough to deserve it!

HOW WE EVALUATE YOUR WORK

We have a special panel of skillful writers and editors with significant experience in hiking, camping, and various outdoor activities. These judges will evaluate your work based on these requirements:

  1. Usefulness. Make sure that your advice can be practically implemented and is helpful. (40 points)
  2. Originality. The more daring and unorthodox your ideas are, the greater your chances of winning! (30 points)
  3. Clarity. Your work should get straight to the point without unnecessary digressions. (30 points)

CHOOSING THE WINNER ONLINE

On April 1, 2018, HikeAndCycle.com will publish the seven most outstanding lists, and from there, our online audience will be the judge. What’s the mechanism for voting? It’s simple: the writer with most shares of his or her post on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ will have higher chances of winning! Our support team will make sure that cheating is not possible. On April 20, 2018, we will count the shares.

To determine the final scholarship winners, we will take into consideration the results of online voting as well as the opinion of our esteemed experts.

AWARDS

On April 27, 2018, HikeAndCycle.com will publish the list of winners. Once proof of enrollment has been provided, the two winners will receive their awards. If the winner does not provide that proof, the award will be given to another suitable participant.

Visit https://hikeandcycle.com/scholarship/  for more information.

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Time For Kids Reporter Contest: Deadline June 19, 2017

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YOU can be a reporter!

Hey Kids, If you are 14 or younger and you’d like to be a reporter, enter the Time for Kids contest!

Write an essay, 50 words or less, on why you would be a good reporter for Times for Kids and submit your own news article.

Next year’s team will continue the tradition of reporting local and regional news stories for TIME For Kids magazine in print and digital and for TIME Edge.

Professional journalists from TIME For Kids will select this team. In the past, TFK Kid Reporters have . . .

★ Interviewed national leaders, celebrities, and other newsmakers.

★ Written news stories, reviews, and opinion pieces for TIME For Kids and TIME Edge.

★ Learned about the news business from award-winning journalists.

★ Appeared on television to talk about their work.

How to Enter:

1. Be sure to read the official rules and share them with your parent or guardian. Include a report you’ve written about an interesting or unique event in your school or community. The story should include a headline plus quotes from people you’ve interviewed.

2. Download the entry form below and have your parent or guardian sign the form and submit it electronically. Entries must be submitted by June 19, 2017. You must be 14 years of age or younger on September 1, 2017.

Contest deadline: 12:00 P.M. ET on June 19, 2017. 

All entries must follow the official rules for consideration. See complete contest rules at 

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/tfk-kid-reporter-search/572921

 

 

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Becoming a Writer

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Special guest Tim J. Myers will present “Becoming a Writer” at the next meeting of the Mount Diablo branch, California Writers Club at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

The Annual Young Writers Contest Award Ceremony and luncheon honors the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade winners from Contra Costa County middle schools in poetry, short story, personal narrative, and humor.

Mr. Myers will define the writing life, its pros and cons, and the main paths of a writer’s development, using practical life strategies.

His children’s books have won recognition from The New York Times, NPR, and the Smithsonian. He’s written non-fiction and science fiction, and is a prize-winning published poet and songwriter.

Sign-in starts at 11:15 am, luncheon 12:00 pm to 12:45, and speaker from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Registration is $25 for CWC members, $30 for guests.

Reservations are required, and must be received no later than noon on Wednesday, May 10. To reserve, contact Robin at [email protected], leave a message at 925-933-9670, or sign up via PayPal: click “buy now” on the Mt. Diablo website, http://cwcmtdiablowriters.wordpress.com/next-program/. Add $2 transaction fee. Expect confirmation only if you e-mail your reservation.

The California Writers Club Mt. Diablo Branch web address is: http://cwcmtdiablowriters.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

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Poetry Contest for All Ages!

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13th Annual Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest 

Poets Wanted!  Enter Now! Special Young Poets Category!

The 13th Annual Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest officially begins in April, as part of the celebration of National Poetry Month, with five new categories: “Love Is All Around Us,” “Dreams Do Come True,” “On The Street Where I Live,” “Gone But Not Forgotten,” and “A Second Chance.” Poets may submit a maximum of three poems, no more than one in each of three of the five contest categories.

Poems may be in rhyme, free verse, Haiku or other accepted poetry forms and of any length, up to a maximum of 60 lines.

Everyone is encouraged to enter the contest.  Poets do not have to live in Lincoln, CA to be eligible. Young Poets, 18-years of age or under, are encouraged to submit poems and will compete in a special “Young Poets” category.

Entry Forms and Contest Rules are available at the Front Desk at the Lincoln Public Library at Twelve Bridges and can be downloaded from the following website: www.libraryatlincoln.org from the banner at the top of the website when the contest announcement appears.

Entry Forms must be received no later than Saturday, July 22, 2017. Early submissions are appreciated. If you have questions, please contact Alan Lowe, Contest Coordinator, at [email protected] for assistance.

Winners will read their poems on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the Voices of Lincoln event to be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Willow Room at the Lincoln Public Library at Twelve Bridges, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive, Lincoln, CA. Winners also will be presented with a commemorative chapbook of the winning poems.

 

 

 

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$ Writing Contest $ for Contra Costa County Middle & High School Students!

ANNOUNCING
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center’s

19th Annual

ART & WRITING CHALLENGE


Rocio Perez, High School Award Winner – 2016
 

Topic: “Do Your Little Bit of Good”
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu once said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
Everyone, even the young, has the power to change the world around them for the better.
There are many members in our communities, young and old, rich and poor, people of all races and religions, who are finding new ways to resist the negative influences of racism and inequality that are all around us..
What ideas do you have on how can you create peace in your community and in the world?  What are the small acts you can do to make the world a better place?  Using your unique, artistic voice, create a visual and/or literary interpretation that conveys little bits of good.
WE HAVE GRAND PRIZES FOR ONE MIDDLE AND ONE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT 
AND PRIZES IN EACH SEPARATE CATEGORY!

WINNERS WILL ALSO BE RECOGNIZED
AT AN AWARDS DINNER
ON MAY 13th IN WALNUT CREEK!
Three Categories
1) Essay  2) Creative Writing – poem, story or play or 3) Art – any medium including sculpture, photography and video.
 
Contest Rules
Open to all Contra Costa County middle and high school students.
 
VERY IMPORTANT !!!:  For all entries: Include a cover sheet with your NAME, HOME ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL, SCHOOL, GRADE, TEACHER (or teacher who informed you of the contest), TEACHER’S PHONE and EMAIL, ENTRY CATEGORY and TITLE OF WORK.   Please print! Cover sheet available below.
 
Entries will be judged on: 1) Composition; 2) Originality 3) Depth of thought, and 4) Relationship to topic.
 
WRITING ENTRIES are to be a maximum of 750 words (middle school) or 1,000 (high school): typed, double-spaced, with numbered pages.  Please have a teacher review your writing before submitting.  Send the document as a .doc or.docx email attachment to [email protected] with the subject line “Art & Writing Contest 2017”.                                                                            
  
ART ENTRIES, mail or arrange for delivery by contacting the Center. Firmly attach the cover sheet on the back of the artwork.  Arrangements will be made for art to be returned after the Awards Dinner.  
 
Mail to:  Mt.  Diablo Peace & Justice Center 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 or contact the office to arrange for delivery: (925) 933-7850 or [email protected].
 
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:  Friday, April 22, 2016 
 
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center reserves the right to reprint and exhibit all entries.
PLEASE USE USE THIS COVER SHEET and SECURELY attach it to your submission.  
For more information about this annual contest please go to our website at www.creatingpeacefulschools.weebly.com
or call the Center office: (925) 933-7850
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Writers – Do you like movies? Technology! Enter this essay contest for $!

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Which Is The Better Essay Contest

You can write on any of the topics below.  Or you can also write on any topic related to technology.

  1. How Movies Affect Our Lives

       OR

      2. How Android Changed The World

Deadline 

March 31st, 2017.

Categories

Movies , Android , Mobile ,Technology

Entry Fees

No submission fees

Prizes

1st Prize (1 winner) :  Cash $300 + 1 year Premium Movie and Music  Subscription (Worth 250$)

2nd Prize (3 winner) : Cash $100 + 1 year Premium Movie and Music  Subscription (Worth 250$)

3rd Prize (5 winner):  Premium Android apps (worth 150$)

Eligibility needs:-

The competition is open to all writers.

How to Apply:-

* Essay should be minimum 300 words  and maximum 2000 words.

* The essay ought to be free from plagiarism. Repetition of written material isn’t acceptable.

* The essay should be written in English.

* In the subject line of your email, please include:-

1. Personal Details (Name, Phone, and Address).

2. Your story name

3. Your age

Send the document to [email protected]

http://www.whichisthebetter.com/essay-contest/

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Essay Contest for Everyone! Win $1000!

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ProEssayWriting Challenge: The Best

Essay Gets a Prize!

You don’t have any motivation to show your writing talent? Your professors assign boring topics, and they don’t value your efforts. You write your best paper, and you get points on it. Points! Then you have to complete several other homework assignments and study hard to get more points on the exam.

We have just the motivation you need. A prize! You finally have a reason to show what you can do with an essay topic.

You think you’re a great essay writer? Prove it!

Oops, we have a deadline, too!

We know how you hate deadlines. They are the worst. But, this time, you have a motivation. Plus, there’s tons of time for you to explore one of our topics and write your submission.

We accept submissions from November 25, 2016 through February 10, 2017.

We’ll notify and announce the winners by February 20, 2017.

Who can enter this contest?

Everyone! There is no entry fee for the contest! All you need to do is accept our challenge and follow our guidelines.

There are no age and geographical limits! You think you can write? That’s all it takes to become part of the ProEssayWriting Challenge.

What should you write about?

We thought of interesting topics that will stimulate you to think and write creatively and critically. All topics are related to education, since we want to get your opinions on how we can solve the problems in the current educational systems. See? You’ll have a chance to win a great prize, but you’ll also get your voice heard. You have an opportunity to make changes.

Pick one of the following topics. Please, don’t alter the topic you choose.

  1. Teleported to 2050: What Will Education Look Like?
  2. Is Google a Relevant Source of Knowledge?
  3. The Problems of Academic Writing: Why Do Students Struggle With It?
  4. The Problem with Common Core Standards: Same Expectations from Different Students
  5. The Role of Parents in the Educational Process
  6. Pros and Cons of Online Learning: Is It Taking the Educational System in the Right Direction?
  7. Student Disrespect for Teachers: Causes and Effects

The Prizes

Three participants will get prizes:

  1. $1000 for the Winner
  2. $500 for the 2nd place
  3. $250 for the 3rd place

We will publish these three essays on ProEssayWriting.com, and we’ll promote them via social media channels. You have a chance to get not only a prize, but exposure, too. The world we see what a great writer you are.

Who’ll Be the Judge?

The writers from our team are more than qualified to judge your essays. We chose the top PhD writers from ProEssayWriting to evaluate the essays and choose the lucky winners. The decision will be based on teamwork. The judges will read the essays thoroughly, and then they will discuss their quality.

Pay Attention: Submission Guidelines

  • Word count: 800-1000 words. Please keep your submission within this word count. All entries shorter than 800 and longer than 1000 words will be disqualified.
  • We accept the following file types: MS Word (.doc, .docx, .rtf and .odt). You are free to include images within the essays, solely if you have the right to use them.
  • No plagiarism: All submissions should be 100% original. We will check the content through sophisticated plagiarism detection software. If you are using quotes, make sure to reference them.
  • Language: For this contest, we only accept submissions written in English.
  • Only one entry per candidate. Pick one of the topics and write one essay.

How to Enter

Write your essays and send it in an email message to [email protected], with the following subject line: “Essay Writing Challenge”.

Now is your chance to shine as a writer. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Finally, you have great motivation to write a brilliant paper.

Be Unique! Be Creative! Be Great!

http://www.proessaywriting.com/writing-challenge/

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Calling All Students! Enter Essay Contest! Win $$$!

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Custom-Writing.org awards scholarships of $1800 in total to the most vivid, versatile, and talented writers in our upcoming Essay Writing Contest.

  • The Essay Writing Contest starts on October 10, 2016, and lasts for two months.
  • Any student, regardless of academic level and location of studies, can participate.
  • Three winners will receive prizes totaling $1800.

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST 2016

The 2016 Essay Writing Contest focuses on two aspects:

  • The ability to think critically
  • The ability to express thoughts clearly and logically

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

There are no strict requirements for participants. Custom-Writing.org requires the following:

  • Participants must be students of any educational institution in any location. Academic level and major do not matter.
  • Each student must write an essay on one of three given topics that fulfills all instructions and submit it before the deadline to [email protected].
  • Participants must share this post on their Facebook, Google+, and Twitter accounts and attach screenshots to prove it when submitting the essay.
  • By submitting an entry, students agree to the terms and conditions of the contest and acknowledge that the choice of the judges is final.

WHY PARTICIPATE

Scholarships of $1800 in total will be awarded to the best three essay writers:

1st place — $800

2nd place — $600

3rd place — $400

Winners get more than just significant cash prizes—their talent will be recognized by our proficient writers and editors, and their works will be published on the Custom-Writing Blog.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ESSAY SUBMISSION

Participants must follow all instructions to be eligible to win the contest.

  1. Write one essay on one of following three topics:
  • Why do you think it is important for students to improve their essay writing skills?
  • How can having less homework help improve learning?
  • Are the requirements of academic writing too strict? Should writing be simpler for students?
  1. Essay requirements:
  • Has a word count of 450 – 650 words (excluding footnotes, bibliography, title page, and article title)
  • Is written in US English
  • Contains no plagiarism
  • Has a file name of “Essay Writing Contest_Last Name”
  • Is submitted in .doc or .docx format
  • Has a bibliography that lists two or more peer-reviewed sources and no sources older than five years
  • Uses the APA formatting style

Please note that to be accepted, your essay must contain all required elements of APA formatting style:

  • Title page formatted correctly
  • Header with running head and page numbers on each page
  • References page

You can find the full list of requirements in this APA formatting checklist.

Send your completed essay to [email protected] by the deadline given below. Late submissions will not be accepted.

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST SCHEDULE

Start of Essay Writing Contest — October 10, 2016

Duration — 2 months

Final deadline for submission — midnight EST on December 10, 2016

Winners announcement — January 20, 2017

GRADING CRITERIA

Each participant can earn 100 points in total.

All works will be checked by the team of professional writers and editors at Custom-Writing.org.

Review the grading criteria below to make your essay perfect:

  • Correct APA style — 20 points
  • Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation— 20 points
  • Focused content — 20 points
  • Clear expression of thought and style — 20 points
  • Strong organization — 20 points

ONLINE VOTING

On December 28, 2016, the best 15 essays will be published on the Custom-Writing Blog, where readers will have the opportunity to help us determine the three winners.

Each reader will be able to vote for his or her favorite essay by sharing it only once on each social media account: Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Online voting will last until midnight EST on January, 18, 2017.

Taking into consideration the results of online voting and the grades from our expert writers and editors, we will determine the final three winners of the Essay Writing Contest.

AWARDS

Winners will be announced on January 20, 2017, on the Custom-Writing Blog.

To receive a prize, winners must provide proof of enrollment. In case the winner is unable to provide proof of enrollment, the prize will be given to the next eligible participant.

 

 

 

 

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