Write an essay about your bilingual journey by October 1 for a chance to win $500!
NABE "Being Bilingual" Student Essay Competition Guidelines
ELIGIBILITY
- Participation in the contest is limited to students who are enrolled in a bilingual classroom or a classroom with native language support.
- Participants must have a B average or better in academic grades and at least a 90% school attendance record.
- Previous winners are not eligible to participate.
CRITERIA
Each essay will be judged on:
(2) Originality – 20%;
(3) Content and clarity of expression–30%; and
(4) Grammar and mechanics – 20%
CONTEST RULES
Only entries that comply with the following rules will be considered:
Language: Essay must be written in the student’s second language. For example, if the student is participating in a dual language program and English is her/his first language, the essay must be written in the second and not in English.
Subject: All essays must address the theme listed under “TOPICS” above for the appropriate grade level.
Length: The number of words must be listed at the end of each essay. Lengths must be as follows-
• Grades 3-5: 150-200 words
• Grades 6-8: 250-350 words
• Grades 9-12: 400-500 words
Format: The essay should be typed double-spaced, and follow the word count guidelines above for the student's grade level. Documents must be in PDF or PDFX format. Documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system. A cover page must be provided with the essay title and the student’s name. The essay title must be included at the top of the essay, but the student’s name should not appear on the essay. An additional page with a signed acknowledgment from the student’s teacher verifying that the student meets the contest eligibility criteria must also be submitted.
Application: The online application form must be completed.
https://www.xcdsystem.com/nabe/forms/index.cfm?ID=aSjK09w
Deadline: October 1st, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET.
Judging: A panel of judges will select the national winners in each grade category.
* Copyright* All essays become the property of NABE and will not be returned. NABE reserves the right to publish all essays.
