Essay Contest

Roots & Wings - Young Scholars Essay Contest

Purpose

Background

The Question

Eligibility

Submission Requirements

Awards and Recognition

How to Submit Your Essay By Mail

Evaluation Criteria

Purpose

So you can gain an appreciation for Baptist history and heritage and share your ideas with others.

The theme for 2010 is Peace-Bearers in the World in Which We Live. The essay contest question reflects the Peace-Bearers theme. The deadline for submissions is April 15th.

Go For It!

Now is the time that young Baptists can leave a mark they can’t erase! We want young Baptists to learn about the past and we want to learn their ideas for the future. If you are an aspiring writer, go for it! If you are a leader of youth in your church, promote the Roots and Wings Young Scholars Essay Contest and encourage your promising youth to go for it!