Essay Guidelines
The Earth Day Writing Contest is open to enrolled ѿapp students only and is hosted by Faculty for Radical Empowerment and Enlightenment (FREE), Campus Connections Office, and Sustainability Champions.
Please write up to 500 words, in any genre or style, on the theme of “Care” for Earth and its people and all life forms. The essay will be evaluated on:
- Creativity and empowerment
- Inspiration for real-world care
- Illustration of the connection between sustainability and social justice
- Provision of actionable ideas for local and global sustainability
- Encouragement of young people to engage in nonviolent, sustainable climate action
Citation styles may include APA, MLA, or Chicago. Any use of AI in entries will disqualify participants.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: $300
- 2nd Prize: $200
- 3rd Prize: $100
Prize winners are invited to present their work at ѿapp's Earth Day festivities on Thursday, April 17.
Submit Your Essay
Entries must be submitted by midnight on Tuesday, March 25.
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