The purpose of the high school seniors English essay contest is to promote effective writing by, about, and/or for queer youth. The theme of the 2010–11 competition is pink ink ("We write not only about different things; we also write differently"—Brecht).
The following approaches are suggestions only.
1. We're Here and We're Queer: Interviews with Queer Teenagers and Their Friends
2. Living Healthy as Queer Teenagers
3. Queer Youth around the World
4. Getting Smart: Education Issues of Queer Teenagers
Judges will award points based on originality, accuracy, objectivity, and effectiveness (the ability to change readers' opinions, attitudes, or behavior. Grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation count. All entries become the property of the Queer Foundation. Winners must agree to the use by the Queer Foundation of their names, images, and biographical information in promotional efforts related to the Queer Foundation Effective Writing and Scholarships Program.
2010–11 Application Deadline
Completed applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2011. The essay must be emailed, also by February 28, 2011, to queerfoundation@queerfoundation.org.
More information is available on the scholarship application form.
More information here.
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