Essay Contest

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 2024 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-$600  2nd place-$300  3rd place-$200

Junior High: 1st place-$400  2nd place-$200  3rd place-$100 

 

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 submit essays is November 4, 2024.
  • 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: 2024-essay title.pdf. For example: 2024-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.

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