Apps Due March 4 for Paul Simon and Gandhi/King Essay Contests (Cash Prizes!)
Student Essay Contest: “How my community college has changed my life”. Tell us how Oakton Community College has changed your life and you may win up to $750. The Student Government Association and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association are giving current students an opportunity to express their thoughts about the benefits of community college through this essay contest. The winning Oakton student will receive a $250 prize and have his/her essay entered in the 2022 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest. The winner of the Statewide Paul Simon Contest will win a scholarship of $500. (More information). Entries should be submitted by email to studentlife@oakton.edu on or before Friday, March 4, by 6 p.m. Email Subject line must say: "Essay Contest entry." Submissions must include a title page with the student’s name, phone number, email and Oakton ID number.
Gandhi/King Essay Contest: Currently enrolled students are invited to participate in this writing competition and they may win up to $1500. The Student Government Association and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association give current students an opportunity to participate in this writing prompt. The winning Oakton student will receive a $500 prize and have his/her essay entered in the 2022 statewide Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship Contest. The winner of the Statewide Contest will win a scholarship of $1,000 for spring 2022. See additional details in the flyer. Entries should be submitted by email to studentlife@oakton.edu on or before Friday, March 4, by 6 p.m. Email Subject line must say: "Essay Contest entry." Submissions must include a title page with the student's name, phone number, email address and Oakton ID number.
