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Do you like to write essays?  Enter the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Contest where you can win $10,000 as a first prize, $1,000 as a second prize, or one of the five $500 finalist awards.  Entries must be postmarked no later than Jan.8, 2012.  Visit the following link for the guidelines and writing suggestions:

http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

RITA WILLIAMS YOUNG ADULT PROSE PRIZE

The Webhallow House, 1544 Sweetwood Dr.
Broadmoor Vig., CA 94015-1717

E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.soulmakingcontest.us

Contact: Eileen Malone

About

“Up to 3,000 words in story, essay, journal entry, creative nonfiction, or memoir by writer in grades 9-12. Indicate age and category on each first page. Identify with 3X5 card only. Open annually to young adult writers.”

Subjects

  • nonfiction,essays,juvenile,short stories

Freelance Facts

  • Deadline: November 30
  • Fee: $5/entry (make checks payable to NLAPW, Nob Hill Branch)
  • Prize: 1st Place: $100, 2nd Place: $50, 3rd Place: $25.