“Lincoln at 200: still relevant?” Essay Contest 2008

Type: Essay Contest

Eligibility: For students who are FULL TIME students in an AMERICAN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY during the Spring 2008 semester. You do not have to be an American citizen, but you do need to be attending an AMERICAN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY during the eligibility period.

Submission deadline: July 31, 2008

How to Enter the Contest:
The topic for 2008 - “Lincoln at 200: still relevant?”. February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. What relevance, if any, does Lincoln's life and accomplishments have to the challenges faced by today's generation? Entries must contain a minimum of 1,500 and a maximum of 5,000 words. Applicants must include the name of their college or university with their entire and all contact information (regular and email address) must be put on the essay proper. The essay can be sent via email or regular mail to the address below.

125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA 92373

phone: (909) 798-7632
e-mail: archives@akspl.org

Prizes:
1st Prize $1000
2nd Prize $500
3rd Prize $250

URL Contest: www.thelincolnforum.org