Essay Contests and Related Information

2013 National Volunteer Week Essay Contest.  Rockland Trust is the official sponsor of the contest which is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Prizes are $500.00, $250.00 and $100.00. Topic for the essay is "Volunteers-making a difference in lives of others."  Applications are in guidance and have a March 28, 2013 deadline.

The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. Awards are from $500.00-$10,000.00. The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. The contest deadline is January 5, 2013. For more information and an application go to www.jfklibrary.org/Education/.

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