| 11th Annual Essay Contest A Bridge for Kids is excited to announce that it is kicking off it’s 10th Annual Essay contest and this year we will be offering an even bigger prize pool and $2,500 to the 1st place entry. Eligible students (see contest rules and eligibility below) may enter the 2023 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: Essay Topic and Judging: Students may enter the 2023 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?A panel of volunteers will judge the essays and the winners will be picked based on the creativity, originality, clarity and overall impact of the essay. 2023 Contest Prizes: 1st Place- $2,500 sponsorship 2nd Place- $1,500 sponsorship 3rd-5th- $500 Amazon Gift Card 6th-10th- $250 Amazon Gift Card Note: Deadline for entry is midnight on March 1, 2023. Winners will be announced week of April 10, 2023. Past Winners: 2022 Essay Contest Winner- Samantha Palmerin, Escondido Charter High School 2021 Essay Contest Winner- Safa Aw-Muhumed, Crawford High School 2020 Essay Contest Winner- Billy Nguyen, Lincoln High School 2019 Essay Contest Winner- Alexandra Morales, The Preuss School, UCSD 2018 Essay Contest Winner- Kevin Banks, Lincoln High School 2017 Essay Contest Winner- Jonathan Bojorquez, Helix High School 2016 Essay Contest Winner- Kiara Gomez, The Preuss School, UCSD 2015 Essay Contest Winner – Andria Montgomery, Patrick Henry High School 2014 Essay Contest Winner – Virginia Reyes, The Preuss School, UCSD 2013 Essay Contest Winner – Laura Castro, The Preuss School, UCSD 2023 Contest Rules and Eligibility |