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(FLINT, Mich., Dec. 2, 2022) – Submissions are being sought for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest. This year’s essay contest theme is “Grace and Perseverance Under Pressure.” The contest is open to all students in grades 6 through 12. First place is a $500 gift card, second place is a $300 gift card and third place is a $200 gift card. The first place winner will read their essay at the 44th annual MLK Jr. Tribute dinner Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Genesys Banquet and Conference Center.
Eligibility and Important Information:
· Participant must be in grades 6th through 12th
· Essay must be at least 250 words typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, and double-spaced on numbered, single-sided pages.
· The name of the submitter, phone number, and school must be in the upper right-hand corner on the FIRST page of the essay
· Use of profanity will be a disqualifier
· The deadline for submissions is Dec. 9, 2022 (mailed entries must be postmarked by De. 9)
Mail essays to:
Foundation for Mott Community College
1401 E. Court St.
Flint, MI 48503
The essay contest is sponsored by the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Planning Committee, Mott Community College, Baker College, Flint Jewish Federation, Hamilton Community Health Network, Kettering University, TGI Direct and the University of Michigan-Flint.
Mott Community College is a place of purpose and possibility. Mott is committed to excellence in education and offering services that cultivate student success and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community. With almost 100 academic and occupational degree programs, Mott helps students prepare for an ever-changing world. Through university transfer agreements, high-demand associate’s degree programs and one-year certification programs, Mott helps ensure that all its students find their path.
