$2,500 Top Prize Highlights 6th Annual Essay Contest
A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce that essays are now being accepted for the 2018 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest!Click here for A Bridge for Kids 2018 Essay Contest Rules and ApplicationEssay Topic and Judging:Eligible students (see contest rules and eligibility below) may enter the 2018 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: Discuss one short term and one long term goal you have for yourself and what you believe to be the biggest roadblock that might keep you from achieving each goal? 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.Note: Deadline for entry is midnight on March 11, 2018. Winners will be announced week of April 9, 2018. 2018 Contest Prizes:1st Place - $2,500 sponsorship2nd Place - $1,000 sponsorship3rd-5th - $250 Amazon Gift Card6th-10th - $100 Amazon Gift CardPast Winners: 2017 Essay Contest Winner - Jonathan Bojorquez, Helix High School2016 Essay Contest Winner - Kiara Gomez, The Preuss School, UCSD2015 Essay Contest Winner - Andria Montgomery, Patrick Henry High School2014 Essay Contest Winner - Virginia Reyes, The Preuss School, UCSD2013 Essay Contest Winner - Laura Castro, The Preuss School, UCSD