The Ladies of Tau Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Incorporated have created a scholarship essay contest, Power of the Written Word, to encourage high scholarly achievement
through writing and creative expression among college-bound young women.
Through the essay contest, young women are urged to define the noble and unique
ideal of Finer Womanhood in relation to the examples of phenomenal women in
their own lives and the women they aspire to be.
For
this year’s Power of the Written Word
essay contest, applicants must submit a response to one of the following
topics:
Obesity and bullying are two issues that plague
our youth. The First Lady of the United
States, Michelle Obama, has
introduced several campaigns and programs to combat obesity and has spoken out
against bullying. What campaigns or
programs could you introduce to help eliminate childhood obesity or bullying to
help our youth? Discuss how you would implement your campaign or program in the
schools.
Teenagers have many talents. Describe one of your talents and how you
can share it with others who may be less fortunate than yourself.
High school graduation rates in the U.S.
have declined in some communities. In
your opinion, what creative initiatives or steps are needed to increase the interest
of students to finish high school and improve the graduation rates?
All submitted essays must be typed
and be at least 300-600 words. The submission package must include
the essay, scholarship application, an official transcript, and one letter of
recommendation by a school administrator in a sealed envelope. Please contact Mr. Cotton for an application.
All essay submissions must be
received by Saturday, March 31, 2012 and
can be either mailed or e-mailed to:
Michelle Johnson
Chairwoman
Power of the Written Word
Scholarship Essay Contest
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Tau Delta Zeta Chapter
P.O. Box 744
Laurel, MD 20725-0744
The top three winners of the Finer Womanhood
Essay Contest will receive the following awards:
1st Prize: $1000
2nd Prize: $500
3rd Prize: $300
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