Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
JUNETEENTH EDUCATION RESOURCES
The Juneteenth Education Sub-Committee, a division of the Lansing Juneteenth Committee, is excited to present the Annual Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program, along with the 2025 Youth Logo Contest.
Our purpose is to provide a positive learning experience through educating local youth on the historical significance of Juneteenth, through research, developing essay writing skills, building self-confidence to acquire scholastic awards and grants to pursue higher educational opportunities.
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2025 DR. EUGENE AND DR. MAXINE CAIN
LANSING JUNETEENTH ESSAY COMPETITION & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Each year the Juneteenth Education Committee recognizes a local educator that has had an impact on the Lansing Community. This year we salute Dr. Eugene and Dr. Maxine Cain.
ESSAY COMPETITION & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RESOURCE LINKS
2025 APPLICATION PERIOD: FEBRUARY 24 - APRIL 12
CATEGORY I
Grades 6th
Essay Competition
CATEGORY II
Grades 7th & 8th
Essay Competition
CATEGORY III
Grades 9th & 10th
Essay Competition
CATEGORY IV
Grades 11th & 12th
Juneteenth Bellamy-Taylor
Academic Talent Scholarship
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Academic Talent Scholarship
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Essay Writing and Competition Resources:
The Juneteenth Education Committee has provided a wealth of tips and resources for those entering the essay competition. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the videos provided by the Juneteenth Education Subcommittee to assist with students being able to write a successful essay. Listed below are some of the documents that can be downloaded. More resources will be posted soon.
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Essay Rules and Guidelines
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Essay Scoring Rubrics
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Essay Application Checklists
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Scholarship Tips
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Writing Workshop Documents
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Return to the Essay Competition Page to Review and/or Submit Application
Video Resources
Juneteenth History (Presented by the Lansing Juneteenth Education Committee):
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Juneteenth History (How to do research for your essay; symbolism of Juneteenth Flag; tips on responding to essay questions):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BF6EWTPc2s&authuser=0
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Juneteenth Essay Writing Tips (Responding to essay questions for each category; how to dig deeper and get more understanding of what has happened since Juneteenth is now a National Holiday):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZcC11PNFY&authuser=0
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The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration is a project of Progressive Empowerment Education Resource Services - P.E.E.R.S. 501(c)(3). The Juneteenth Essay Competition is presented in partnership with the University of Olivet.