Has obtaining a college education presented you with seemingly insurmountable obstacles? You could pick up a few bucks to help fund your education by writing an essay describing your trials and tribulations and how you have succeeded when others might have failed.
The National Day on Writing Essay Contest invites students at Arizona Western College to write an original essay about an obstacle they have overcome in the process of pursuing their educational goals. Entrants fall into two broad categories:
Trades: The 1st-and 2nd-place essay winners will be awarded a $300 and a $200 scholarship donated by the Jason Howell Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships are available only to those students majoring in the following subjects: Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Architectural Technology, Automotive, Carpentry, Construction Trades Management, Electrical Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Water Treatment, Plumbing and Welding.
Degree-Seeking: The 1st-place winner will be awarded $300 by the AWC Foundation from the Writing Matters Fund. This is available to all AWC degree-seeking students.
Students who wish to take part in the contest will write an essay of no more than 500 words according to the following criteria:
Directions: For this scholarship essay,
- Please describe an obstacle you have overcome in order to attend college
- The degree you are seeking and why
- Qualities that make you a good candidate for this award
- How this award will help you obtain your goals
Requirements: The essay must be typed and double-spaced. Put your name, your email address, and your degree program in the upper left hand corner. Submit your printed essay to the Writing Center located in the Student Success Center. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, November 18th. Winners will be announced via email Wednesday, December 4th.
For questions about the contest, contact Sonnet Nelson, AWC Foundation scholarship and alumni coordinator at 317-7620.
