Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
The Juneteenth Education Sub-Committee, a division of the Lansing Juneteenth Committee, is excited to present the Annual Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program.
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.
2023 MR. CORDELL HENDERSON
LANSING JUNETEENTH
ESSAY COMPETITION & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION PERIOD: FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 15
Featuring
Juneteenth
“Preparing the Essay” Workshops
Wednesday, March 8 - 6:00pm
Capital Area District Library – South Branch
3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48910
Conference Room
Wednesday, March 15 - 6:00pm
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM:
Meeting ID: 858 0825 9001 Passcode: 511834
Dial-in: (312) 626 6799
Wednesday, March 22 - 6:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
950 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
The Meeting Room
Wednesday, April 5 - 6:00pm
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM:
Meeting ID: 875 5403 3347 Passcode: 730854
Dial-in: (312) 626 6799
CALLING ALL LANSING AREA STUDENTS GRADES 6 THRU 12!
We have over $5,000 in award money and gifts, as well as scholarships, to give out this year!
CATEGORY I
Grades 6th
Essay Competition
Award Values:
1st Place - $75 (value)
2nd Place - $50 (value)
CATEGORY II
Grades 7th & 8th
Essay Competition
Award Values:
1st Place - $100 (value)
2nd Place - $75 (value)
CATEGORY III
Grades 9th & 10th
Essay Competition
Award Values:
1st Place - $200
2nd Place - $150
CATEGORY IV
Grades 11th & 12th
Juneteenth Bellamy-Taylor
Academic Talent Scholarship
Award Values:
1st Place - $500 (scholarship*)
2nd Place - $400 (scholarship*)
*Scholarship Consultants available upon request
Academic Talent Scholarship
Award Values:
1st Place - Essay Winner (scholarship**)
2nd Place - Essay Winner (scholarship**)
Scholarship Value - Up to $30,000
**Awarding of the Olivet College Academic Talent Scholarships is based on the student’s admittance to and subsequent attendance at Olivet College. (Tuition Only)
Essay Submissions:
Essay competition applications can be submitted online (via our website) or by paper hard copy. Hard copies can be dropped off at the following locations (Note - Staff at these locations can accept applications, but cannot provide contest details):
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Capital Area District Libraries
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East Lansing Public Library
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Letts Community Center
Deadline:
Entries must be received by April 15, 2023. Entries received after that date will not be eligible for participation and will not be returned. It is the responsibility of the student to verify open hours for drop off locations.
Contest Award Program:
The Juneteenth Essay award program will be held June 15, 2023 at Lansing Community College. Additional details will be provided.
Information:
For more information please send your question or special request by email to education@lansingjuneteenthcelebration.org.
(This presentation is not sponsored by the Capital Area District Libraries, or our other drop-off locations. Staff at those locations cannot assist with contest detail questions.)
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 Juneteenth “Preparing the Essay” Workshops.
Please read contest details and rules thoroughly before submitting your entry.
Entries my be submitted by printing and completing the paper form
or by using the online entry submission process.
The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration is a project of Progressive Empowerment Education Resource Services - P.E.E.R.S. 501(c)(3). The Juneteenth Essay Contest is presented in partnership with Olivet College.