FIRST ESSAY COMPETITION
2024 AFU Essay Competition
Senior Division Winners
Silver
Marcus Paek
Harvard-Westlake, CA, U.S.A.
Senior Division Winners
Bronze
Andrew Jeon
Larchmont Charter School, CA, U.S.A.
Senior Division Winners
Honorable Mentions
Donghyeon Cheon
Korean International School HCMC(KIS), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Junior Division Winners
Gold
Camille Paek
Harvard-Westlake, CA, U.S.A.
Junior Division Winners
Silver
Miley Lee
Harvard-Westlake, CA, U.S.A.
Junior Division Winners
Bronze
Elizabeth Lee
Gaspar De Portola Middle School, CA, U.S.A.
Junior Division Winners
Honorable Mentions
Rachel Lee
Larchmont Charter School, CA, U.S.A.
Announcement: AFU Essay Competition 2024
Calling All Middle and High School Students from all over the World!
Share Your Story, Inspire Change
Advocacy for the Unique (AFU), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting students with learning differences, is proud to announce its first annual essay competition. We invite middle and high school students across the nation to share their experiences and insights through a powerful essay.
Essay Topic: “What is the most challenging obstacle students with learning differences face today, and how can we help them overcome it?” This essay topic aims to amplify the voices of these students and foster a deeper understanding of their unique needs.
Participants: We welcome essays from not only students with learning differences but also any student who has witnessed the challenges faced by those with learning differences (e.g., siblings, family members, classmates). Additionally, we encourage participation from any student passionate about promoting social awareness and understanding of learning differences. By sharing their stories, observations, and ideas, participants have the opportunity to inspire change and shape a more inclusive educational landscape.
Senior Division: The students of grades 10-12 (2024-2025 school year).
Junior Division: The students of grades 7-9 (2024-2025 school year).
Guidelines:
● Word Count: 500-1,000 words
● Eligibility: All middle and high school students (grades 7-12) from all over the world
Senior Division: The students of grades 10-12 (2024-2025 school year).
Junior Division: The students of grades 7-9 (2024-2025 school year).
● Essay Submission Due Date: August 27, 2024 (11:59 PM PDT)
● Entry Fee: Entry is free.
● Plagiarism: We use various means to identify plagiarism, the use of AI and other forms of fraud.
Prizes:
● Grand: $1,000
● Gold: $500 (One from each division)
● Silver: $300 (One from each division)
● Bronze: $200 (One from each division)
Winner Announcement: On or around September 15, 2024 (Individually notified)
Purpose: AFU believes in the power of stories to create understanding and empathy. By sharing your experiences, you can help raise awareness of the challenges faced by students with learning differences and inspire others who are on a similar journey. Your voice matters!
Join Us: Participate in the AFU Essay Competition 2024 and let your voice be heard. Together, we can make a difference!
For more information and to submit your essay, visit our website: www.advocacyfortheunique.com
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