• An essay of approximately 500 words on the theme "Get Up, Get Out, and Do Something": Building Alliances to Promote Change.
• Essay must relate to the theme, the legacy of Dr. King and connect with your community involvement.
• Must be typed and double-spaced in "Times New Roman" 12 point font

Contest Prizes:

Judges will evaluate each submission on its clarity, coherence, and how well it relates to the topic. Essays should be well written and free of grammatical and mechanical errors. Prizes will be awarded for the best essays as assessed by a panel of judges comprised of Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) members and University of Florida faculty.

The top three essays will be selected. Winners will be notified in writing by January 6, 2006. The first-prize winner will be given an opportunity to read his/her essay on January 15, 2006, at our 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Celebration Winners will receive a small scholarship, along with a certificate. These prizes will be presented at the ceremony.

Deadline:

All essays must be submitted by December 15, 2005 (Late submissions will not be accepted.)