Eligibility
- This contest is open to all United States high-school seniors and undergraduate students
- Past winners, finalists, employees and board members of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and members of their families are not eligible to participate
Specifications
- 750-1,000 Words
- Double-spaced, Times New Roman
- Essays must include in-text citations and a bibliography
- Include a cover page with: full name, email address, postal address, grade level, school name and address, and name of faculty advisor that can verify the authenticity of the essay
Criteria
- Adherence to guidelines and carefully proofread
- Articulate, creative, and tightly focused response that demonstrates a genuine grappling with the topic
- Observation of rules for Standard English usage (grammar, punctuation, and mechanics) in writing
- Well-researched with convincing arguments supported by specific examples
Submission
- Email completed essays to campus@au.orgwith the subject line [Last Name], [Essay Contest Submission] by midnight of the contest deadline
- Or mail completed essays to AmericansUnited for Separation of Church and State
Attn: Essay Contest Submission
1901 L Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
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