SCEA Unity in Education Essay Contest

The South Carolina Education Association encourages students across the state to join their historic 50 Year Anniversary & Celebration by taking part in their FIRST EVER “Unity in Education” Essay Contest. SCEA is the professional association for educators in South Carolina. The contest is open to middle school/intermediate, high school & college students. Essays will be judged on creativity & how well students address the theme.

Eligibility:

The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) Essay Contest is open to middle school/intermediate, high school & college students.

How to Apply:

  • Students are encouraged to use their creativity to write on the topic and explore the significance & outcomes of racial integration in SC public schools
  • All essays should be typed and double-spaced

Content and Development:

  • Clear central idea-meaning supporting details-sustains focus on central idea
  • Central idea-supporting details-sustains focus on central idea
  • Adequate development of topic-unclear central idea-not enough details-weak focus
  • Weak development of topic-few or no details-lacks clear central idea or focus
  • Off topic-illegible-not enough writing to evaluate

Submitting Details:

You can submit all essays to The SCEA, 421 Zimalcrest Dr., Columbia, SC 29210

Award Amount:

All winners will also receive a commemorative certificate and awards are as follows:

  • First Place: $100
  • Second Place: $50
  • Third Place: $25
  • Honorable Mention

Application Deadline:

To be considered for the contest, submit your essay on or before Wednesday, February 1, 2017, by 5 pm. Winners will be announced and recognized at The SCEA Unification Celebration on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Link for More Information:

https://www.thescea.org/unity-education-essay-contest-guidelines/

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