Essay Contest

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 2021 winners. 

2022 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@lifefirsttesting.com.

Senior High: 1st place-$300  2nd place-$250  3rd place-$200

Junior High: 1st place-$200  2nd place-$150  3rd place-$100 

LifeFirst Essay Contest
LifeFirst Essay Contest

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 2021 winners. 

2022 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@lifefirsttesting.com

Junior High
First Place $200
Second Place $150
Third Place $100
Senior High
First Place $300
Second Place $250
Third Place $200

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
To enter the contest, please follow the steps below.  The deadline to register for the Essay Contest is October 25, 2022.  The deadline to submit essays is November 1, 2022.
  • READ THE RULES – Read and adhere to the contest rules by following the Rules link below.
  • REGISTER – Register for the contest by clicking the Registration 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.
  • SUBMIT ESSAY – To submit your completed essay, save it as a .pdf using this protocol: 2022-essay title.pdf. For example: 2022-Glory Baby.pdf.  Essays may be uploaded when completing the registration form or at a later date by logging into your account and editing the contest registration.
How to Enter
To enter the contest, please follow the steps below. To enter the contest, please follow the steps below.  The deadline to register for the Essay Contest is October 25, 2022.  The deadline to submit essays is November 1, 2022.
  • READ THE RULES – Read and adhere to the contest rules by following the Rules link below.
  • REGISTER – Register for the contest by clicking the Registration 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.
  • SUBMIT ESSAY – To submit your completed essay, save it as a .pdf using this protocol: 2022-essay title.pdf. For example: 2022-Glory Baby.pdf.  Essays may be uploaded when completing the registration form or at a later date by logging into your account and editing the contest registration.
2022 Essay Contest Winners 2 (1)

Senior High

1st   – The Logical View by Avery K.
2nd – There Was a Date Set for My Death by Selah H.
3rd – A Child’s Hope by Sophia D.
Honorable Mention – Not Your Body, Not Your Choice by Brooke O.

Junior High

1st – Unlawfully Legal by Mercy K.
2nd – All Life Matters by Grace P.
3rd – Fight for Our American Children by Ein M.

2022 Essay Contest Winners 2 (1)

Senior High

1st   – The Logical View by Avery K.
2nd – There Was a Date Set for My Death by Selah H.
3rd – A Child’s Hope by Sophia D.
Honorable Mention – Not Your Body, Not Your Choice by Brooke O.

Junior High

1st – Unlawfully Legal by Mercy K.
2nd – All Life Matters by Grace P.
3rd – Fight for Our American Children by Ein M.

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