WHAT WILL YOU RUN FOR? STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
GRADES 7-12
2020 Contest Now Closed
With a chance to win prizes that will help them achieve the change they envision, the
What Will You Run For? Student Essay Contest inspired students in grades 7–12 to take civics into the real world by researching and creating a plan to improve their own community.
Winners
Below!
Great Prizes!
STUDENT GRAND PRIZE
- $1,000 Grant and Laptop
3 Winners—Grades 7–8
3 Winners—Grades 9–12
TEACHER GRAND PRIZE
- $500 Gift Card
3 Winners—Grades 7–8
3 Winners—Grades 9–12
High School
Winners
(Grades 9–12)
Tristen S. Montoursville, PA
Recycling
Angela Z. Cypress, TX
Human Trafficking
Jenna H. Wilmington, DE
Public Health
Middle School
Winners
(Grades 7–8)
Eunia L.
Little Neck, NY
School Shooting Prevention
Zachary S.
San Mateo, CA
Affordable Housing
Liberty M.
Austin, TX
Education Reform
Official Rules. Call us: 1-800-Scholastic (1-800-724-6527).
CONTEST RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. All students who are residents of, and currently reside in, the U.S. and D.C., and who are currently enrolled in grades 7–12 are eligible to enter, except for those who have family members employed by Levi Strauss & Co., Generation Citizen, or Scholastic Inc. and other related companies (see the Official Rules for a complete listing). Entries accepted in English only. Entry period: 12:01 a.m. ET on 10/28/19 to 11:59 p.m. ET on 3/29/20. Visit scholastic.com /createchange/officialrules for complete Official Rules and restrictions. In the event of prize unavailability, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded as determined by the sole discretion of Levi Strauss & Co. and Generation Citizen. No cash substitutions for prizes. Prizes are nontransferable. ARV of Prizes: Student Prize ($1,500); Teacher Prize ($500).
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