Topic: “Why free news media are important”
The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school students’ knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Free Media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards and winners from East Tennessee receive a cash award from ETSPJ.
Who is eligible?
All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form.
Format: The essay should be 300-500 words and must include an entry form, which you may find and download HERE .
Complete rules may be found HERE.
Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.
The deadline for entry postmark to Larry Van Guilder (below) is March 5, 2010.
National Awards
First Place: $1,000 scholarship
Second Place: $500 scholarship
Third Place: $300 scholarship
East Tennessee Chapter Award: $50 plus recognition for the student and parents at our Golden Press Card Award Banquet May 15, 2010.
Entry forms and essays should be mailed to:
Larry Van Guilder
820 Black Rock Circle
Knoxville, TN 37934
Email: lvgknox@mindspring.com
[updated 12/4/09]
