Write an essay ~ submit by November 3 ~ you can win a prize!
Essay Topic – “The Value of a Single Human Life”
Think of a person in your life you have come to appreciate and then write an essay about why you are glad this person was born. Please include your thoughts on why every human life has value.
Last year’s essay contest was a big success, with essays submitted by almost 200 students from throughout the state of Vermont. We hope even more students will write an essay this year.
There will be three “First Place” prizes of $500 – one for each grade level. In addition, there will be five “Runners Up” prizes of $100 awarded in each grade level: grades 6-8, grades 9-10, and grades 11-12.
To be eligible, the student must be in grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 school year and live in Vermont. Those who participated last year who are still eligible, including winners, can enter again this year. Submission guidelines must be followed.
