12th Annual Essay Contest
A Bridge for Kids is excited to announce that we are kicking off our 12th 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 2024 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 2024 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: What have you done in your life that you are the most proud of and how has this accomplishment impacted your life or the life of someone else? A panel of volunteers will judge the essays and the winners will be picked based on the essay's creativity, originality, clarity, and overall impact.
2024 Contest Prizes:
1st Place- $2,500 sponsorship
2nd Place- $1,500 sponsorship
3rd-5th- $750 Amazon Gift Card
6th-10th- $500 Amazon Gift Card
Note: The deadline for entry is midnight on March 1, 2024. Winners will be announced the week of April 10, 2024.
Past Winners:
2023 Essay Contest Winner- Lina Vo, The Preuss School, UCSD
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