Contests

Doreen and Jim McElvany 2008 Nonproliferation Challenge Essay Contest
About the contest: In an effort to spur new scholarship and policy initiatives to address today's vexing proliferation problems, CNS and its journal, The Nonproliferation Review, are launching an essay contest. The contest is designed to find and publish the most outstanding new papers in the nonproliferation field. Although we will not exclude essays with a historical orientation (if they provide guidance for current or future policy), our priority is to generate new insights and recommendations for resolving contemporary nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons challenges, including those involving both state and non-state actors.
Eligibility: This contest is open to persons worldwide, except for current faculty, staff, and students of the Monterey Institute of International Studies, members of The Nonproliferation Review editorial board, and anyone involved in reviewing or judging submissions. To be eligible for the student prize, an entrant must be enrolled at a college or university at the time of submission.
Prizes: One Grand Prize of $10,000 will be awarded to the author(s) of the best paper from all entries. Outstanding Student Essay Prize: $1,000.
Deadline: 31 March 2008
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Oakseed Ministries’ 2008 Essay Contest
Theme: You may choose one theme from the following topics:
Equal rights for Children with Disabilities
Breaking Barriers: Attitude and Friendship
The Importance of Communication
Poverty and Children with Disabilities
Through the Eyes of a Child with Disabilities
God's Compassion for Children with Disabilities
Things I have Learned from my Friend who has a Disability
Eligibilty: To be eligible to submit an essay, students must meet the age requirements as of April 15, 2008. Age Categories are:
17 & under: 5,000 characters or less (approx. 1000 words in length).
18-22: 7,500 characters or less (approx. 1500 words in length).
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by 15 April2008.
Awards: $1,000 will be awarded to the author of the best essay in each of the two age categories. Second place essays will receive a $500 award and Honorable mention will receive a $250 award.
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