Each year, the LifeFirst Essay Contest sparks discussion between students and their parents and teachers about the value of life. Both generations come away from the contest experience better equipped for conversations in the larger community. We host two divisions – junior high (7-9) and senior high (10-12).
Public, private, and homeschooled students residing in Texas are eligible to compete. Please scroll to the end of the page to see the 2023 winners.
Essay Topic: Why are you pro-life?
Essays should be 300-500 words and will be judged on originality, content and accuracy. Submit questions to essaycontest@lifefirst.org.
Senior High: 1st place-$300 2nd place-$250 3rd place-$200
Junior High: 1st place-$200 2nd place-$150 3rd place-$100
Each year, the LifeFirst Essay Contest sparks discussion between students and their parents and teachers about the value of life. Both generations come away from the contest experience better equipped for conversations in the larger community. We host two divisions – junior high (7-9) and senior high (10-12).
Public, private, and homeschooled students residing in Texas are eligible to compete. Please scroll to the end of the page to see the 2023 winners.
Essay Topic: Why are you pro-life?
Essays should be 300-500 words and will be judged on originality, content and accuracy. Submit questions to essaycontest@lifefirst.org.
In addition to the individual awards to winning students, LifeFirst will supply a gift card to classroom teacher/adult group leaders if three or more students in a class/group participate in one of our contests. The gift cards are to host a classroom party at the conclusion of the contest. Through the classroom parties even students that did not participate directly in the contest can be drawn into the discussion of the value of life.
In addition to the individual awards to winning students, LifeFirst will supply a gift card to classroom teacher/adult group leaders if three or more students in a class/group participate in one of our contests. The gift cards are to host a classroom party at the conclusion of the contest. Through the classroom parties even students that did not participate directly in the contest can be drawn into the discussion of the value of life.
How to Enter
- READ THE RULES – Read and adhere to the contest rules by following the link below.
How to Enter
- READ THE RULES – Read and adhere to the contest rules by following the link below.
- REGISTER AND SUBMIT ESSAY – When your essay is complete, save it as a .pdf using this protocol: 2023-essay title.pdf. For example: 2023-Glory Baby.pdf.
Then register for the contest by clicking the button below and completing the form. Please do not enter an email address associated with a student’s school. Use a personal email address or that of a parent. Your essay must be uploaded when completing the registration form.
- REGISTER AND SUBMIT ESSAY – When your essay is complete, save it as a .pdf using this protocol: 2023-essay title.pdf. For example: 2023-Glory Baby.pdf.
Then register for the contest by clicking the button below and completing the form. Please do not enter an email address associated with a student’s school. Use a personal email address or that of a parent. Your essay must be uploaded when completing the registration form.
Congratulations to our 2023 Essay Contest Winners! Click on the links below to see the winning entries.
2nd – Every One a Masterpiece by Rebecca R.
3rd (tie) – One Second by Ava M.
Junior High
Congratulations to our 2023 Essay Contest Winners! Click on the links below to see the winning entries.
2nd – Every One a Masterpiece by Rebecca R.
3rd (tie) – One Second by Ava M.
Junior High