2023 High School Essay Contest
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Beta Omega Chapter of Kansas City, MO
is pleased to announce its annual
High School Essay Contest
As a mandated element of the Annual International Achievement Week Observance
Local College Scholarship Awards:
1st Scholarship: $1,000
2nd Scholarship: $300
3rd Scholarship: $200
These winners will be submitted to the International Essay Contest for an opportunity to win additional scholarships!
INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIZE: $5,000
Essay submission due by: October 20th, 2023, 11:59 PM
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must reside in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay must submitted via email. Postal submissions are not accepted for the Beta Omega Chapter. Submissions will not be accepted after October 20th, 2023, 11:59 PM. Do not change or shorten the Essay Topic," With Politics gaining the bulk of the discussion, what can the younger generation do to ensure that elected leaders understand the impact of gaining their vote?"
Rating Criteria: A review panel will assess submitted essays based on the following criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points.
Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points) - The topic is well-developed (covers and develops major points, supplying enough information for understanding)
Progression: (20 possible points) - Composition progresses from beginning to end in a logical flow of information
Readability: (25 possible points) - Concise prose that sticks to the point and does not ramble (holds the reader’s attention)
Grammar: (15 possible points) - Agreement of subject and verb; proper tense; correct sentence construction; paragraphing, including transitional phrases linking the same
Spelling: (5 possible points)
Punctuation: (5 possible points)
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