HAF announces its third annual NextGen Essay Contest,
open to writers ages 14 through 27. As HAF continues its efforts to
build a progressive Hindu American voice, it is also working to ensure
the voices of future Hindu American leaders are heard. The NextGen Essay
Contest was established in 2009 to engage the youth and to continue to
emphasize the importance of a Hindu American identity. This year, the
age group has been expanded to include an even younger generation of
Hindu Americans.
Topic:
Being a Hindu in America can often times mean leading two lives --
"Hindu" within the comfort of our homes and faith communities, and
"American" outside. But there are also many values and ideals of both
our Hindu and American identities that beautifully complement one
another. Everyday, my Hindu-ness makes me a better American because...
Contest Dates: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - Friday, August 12, 2011 (11:59pm EST)
Prizes
Category 1 (Ages 14-17): First prize - $150; Second prize - $100
Category 2 (Ages 18-22): First prize - $300; Second prize - $200
Category 3 (Ages 23-27): First prize - $500; Second prize - $250
Winning entry announcement date: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Essay Requirements
- Essays must be 12-point type, double-spaced, 1-inch page margins, and in pdf format.
- Essays must have a title.
- Essays must be between 700 and 1,000 words. Essays not within these length requirements will not be considered.
- Sources must be credited in a bibliography.
- A
one-paragraph bio of the author, including age, must be included at the
end of the essay. Please do NOT submit a separate bio pdf.
Judging Criteria
Entries
will be judged on the depth of their content and the skill with which
they are written. Authors should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the
subject matter and support their assertions. Essays should be free of
grammatical errors and should be clear, concise and well-organized.
Judges reserve the right to present no awards or to reduce the number of
awards if an insufficient number of deserving entries is received.
The above information can be found on HAF's website by clicking here.
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