We're happy to announce information on The Nation's third annual student writing contest made possible through the generous support of the BIL Charitable Trust to recognize and reward the best in student writing and thinking. Please help us spread the word.
This year we're looking for students to answer this question: What have you learned from a personal experience that the next president should know before setting the agenda for the country? Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. All high school and college students are eligible. We'll select five finalists and two winners--one from college, one from high school. Each winner will be awarded $1,000 and a Nation subscription. The winning essays will be published in the magazine and featured at TheNation.com. Entries (only one per student) will be accepted through May 31, 2008. A winner will be announced by September 4. Click here for info.
Read last year's winning entry detailing the most important issue for young people in the 2008 presidential election. The winner, Ryan Thoreson of North Dakota and Harvard University, argued that the issue was privacy.
