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@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 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@lifefirst.org
LifeFirst also funds classroom parties for schools, youth groups and sunday school classes who participate as a class project.
How to Enter
- 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
- 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.
Senior High
1st – Isaac T.
2nd – Abigail M.
3rd – Sophia S.
Junior High
1st – Reese S.
2nd – Caroline M.
3rd – Hudson N.
Senior High
1st – Isaac T.
2nd – Abigail M.
3rd – Sophia S.
Junior High
1st – Reese S.
2nd – Caroline M.
3rd – Hudson N.