KSCPP Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project
The Sixth National Essay Contest Award
To foster the understanding and appreciation of Korean history and culture, KSCPP is hosting its 6th national essay contest. The Essay Contest is open to students at junior high school, high school, and college/university, and to the general public (ages 18 and older). The entrants are required to read one of the books published by KSCPP (available online for free at www.kscpp.net).
Awards
College Students & General Public (18 & older)
First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $ 200
* Honorable Mentions: $50
*The Honorable Mentions will be determined by the number of entrants.
Special Awards for Schools
$500 will be awarded to the Schools whose students actively participated in the contest*
*KSCPP will donate the funds to schools that are interested in teaching students about Korea. The funds should be used for the purpose of teaching Korean history and culture (e.g. teaching materials, trips to museums, etc.). The awards will be determined by the number of entrants from each high school and/or the quality of the essays submitted.
Essay Topics
Junior High School Students
Junior high school students can read one of the first three KSCPP series books (Admiral Yi Sunsin, King Sejong the Great, or Chung Hyo Ye) and select one topic from below.
a. After reading either Admiral Yi Sunsin or King Sejong the Great, discuss your impression on the leadership and character of Admiral Yi (or King Sejong the Great if you read his book) and the lessons we can learn from him.
b. After reading Chung Hyo Ye, discuss the values (or the stories) that you liked and why.
High School Students, College Students & General Public
All other entrants can either select a topic from the Junior High School Students topic section, or choose one of the topics below:
a. After reading either Fifty Wonders of Korea Volume I, or Volume II, discuss the scientific or cultural achievements that impressed you and why.
b. After reading Master Wonhyo, discuss your impression of Master Wonhyo’s life and teaching.
c. After reading the Practice of Hong Ik Ingan, discuss your understanding of the ideals of Hong Ik Ingan.
General Topic for All Entrants
Read one of the books from KSCPP Series and discuss your impression, appreciation, or understanding of the subjects discussed in
the book.
Eligibility: Students in Junior High School, High School, and College/University, and General Public (ages 18 & older).
Instructions
Essays must meet the following requirements:
1. One-inch margin (top, bottom, left, and right); font size 12 (Times New Roman); double spaced; two to three pages long.
2. Each essay must have the following information listed on the cover: 1.Name 2.Age 3. Phone Number, Mailing Address & Email
4. School and Grade (or occupation, if applicable)
To Enter: Submit entries electronically to kscppcontest@msn.com with the subject heading “2012 6th Essay Contest.” Or mail to
46-38 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11361
Deadline: Both online and offline submissions are due by January 15, 2013.
The winners will be announced no later than March 17, 2013
If you would like to receive a copy of our book to enter the contest, please contact us using the information below.
For more Information, please contact KSCPP at kscppcontest@msn.com or visit www.kscpp.net
KSCPP is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization.
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