Eighth Grade Essay Contest

Each district winner will receive a Certificate and a $25 Cash Award.

sOne of the primary goals of the Indiana Women’s Education Foundation and especially the Conni Richards Youth Fund, established by the Board in January of 1992 in memory of Conni Richards, is to have teens take a proactive role with regard to their futures. One way to help the young is through the essay contest.

Eighth Grade Essay Contest

One essay is chosen from each of INFBPW’s 2 Districts. Each of the 2 winners and her/his parent(s)/guardian(s) and teacher will attend a luncheon at the INFBPW State Convention. Each district winner will receive a Certificate and a $25 Cash Award. The State Winner will be announced at the State Convention. The State Winner will read their essay and receive an engraved plaque and a $50 Cash Award. The essay topic for 2023-2024 is: “What makes someone an essential part of a succesful team?”   

EssayForm (pdf)

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