Since opening in 1868, MetLife has had a proud history of helping immigrant families gain financial security. It's their honor and privilege to further that commitment with the MetLife Scholar Program. By awarding scholarships to help meet the increasing costs of college education, MetLife is dedicated to encouraging bright young students from the communities they serve.

2004 Essay Contest
The Metlife Scholar Program has become a forum of achievement for budding talent within the community. Express your hopes, views and observations as creatively as you dare in the 2004 national essay contest - you could be richly rewarded for it.

Who is Eligible?
Students from grades 6-12 enrolled in schools in the United States are eligible. Applicants must be residents of the United States. Entries to the MetLife Scholar Program will be judged in two categories:
1. Grades 9-12 2. Grades 6-8

And the winner is!
An independent panel of judges will select the winning entries based on originality, creativity, language proficiency and organization of ideas. Twenty-six scholarships valued from $1,000 to $10,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds at maturity, a total of $50,000*
*This is the value of the U.S. Savings Bonds at maturity.

Essay Topic
"Immigrant Contributions to America"
Immigrants in America have worked hard to make an impact in virtually every field of endeavor including medicine, Technology, fashion, entertainment, education, small business, corporate America and more.

In your own words, describe some of their outstanding contributions and share with us the future that you see for yourself and for the next generation of Americans.

Make sure your essay is original and in English, no more than two 8.5" x 11" typewritten pages in length, double-spaced. Essays must be submitted with an official entry form. Only one entry per child, please. Essays and entry forms must be postmarked no later than September 28, 2004. Don't delay, enter the contest today! Start writing an essay on "Immigrant Contributions to America".

Request the official Entry Form

MA and NH residents, parents/guardian can email their name and address to Pradeep Audho at Metlife in Marlborough/Norwood, MA for an official entry form. Mr. Audho’s email is paudho@metlife.com and his phone number is (508)787-4906.

Good Luck!

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