3 Benefits of Writing an Essay
High School Essay Contest
Students in Grades 9-12, are invited to participate in a High School Essay Contest sponsored by Georgia Baptist Bible Drill and Speakers, Inc.* The winner of this contest will receive a $500 scholarship to the college of their choice.
2023 Fall Essay Contest – Topics TBA
Judging Criteria:
* Creativity (Originality; thought provoking)
* Grammar (Use proper sentence and paragraph structuring; correct punctuation and spelling)
* Scripture Based (Scripture which is meaningfully used and is applicable.)
* Evidence of Research: Minimum of 4 footnotes or endnotes and at least 3 bibliographical entries.
Scripture can only be counted once in bibliography and twice in your footnote/endnote count. A separate
bibliography is required.
* Length: Minimum of 750 words
*Judges will take into consideration the Baptist Faith and Message as they judge any theological elements. Students may use the 1963 or 2000 version depending on their individual or church preference.
Include a personal bio sheet with following information: name; address, email, phone, and church membership.
Your Essay will be submitted via the dropbox link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/gDPAesPzMVV9QblHSXMZ
Submit your essay as a pdf.
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Promotional material for 2022 High School Essay Contest
College Essay Contest
Georgia Baptist Bible drill and Speakers, Inc. is sponsoring a College Essay Competition. The prize is a $500 scholarship to the College of your choice. This essay competition is open to current college students (undergraduate).*
2023 Essay Contest – Topics and Essay dates TBA
Judging Criteria:
* Creativity (Originality; thought provoking)
* Grammar (Use proper sentence and paragraph structuring; punctuation and spelling)
* Scripture Based (Scripture used meaningfully and is applicable)
* Evidence of Research: Minimum of 5 footnotes or endnotes and at least 4 bibliographical entries.
Scripture can only be used once in your bibliography count and twice as footnotes or endnotes count.
A separate bibliography is required.
* Length: Minimum of 1000 words
*Judges will take into consideration the Baptist Faith and Message as they judge any theological elements. Students may use the 1963 or 2000 version depending on their individual or church preference.
Include a personal bio sheet with the following information: name; address, email, phone number; church membership, and college you attend.
Your Essay will be submitted via the dropbox link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/cg3JgvYdAi62zm8Ivvrc
Submit your essay as a pdf.
Deadline: TBA
Promotional Material for 2022 College Essay Contest
*High School and College Students must be a resident of Georgia and/or a member of a Georgia Baptist Church. College Students who attend a Georgia University/College campus in person are also eligible.