Arkansas Peace Week Essay contest is open to Arkansas students, 7th – 12th grade. Last year we had over 300 submissions from all over the state.
Essay should address the following theme:
- The United States provides billions of dollars in military aid for ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine. Is military aid a good tool for promoting peace and human rights in the world? If yes, how? If no, why not?
- In your response, you may choose to address:
- (How) is US aid effective, or not effective, in promoting peace and human rights in these regions?
- Are there other ways that we, as a country or as individuals, can promote peace in these regions?
- Can violence lead to peace? What in your experience informs your answer to this question?
Schools, teachers, faith groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to sponsor and guide students with their submissions. We encourage schools to conduct their own local contest during Arkansas Peace Week, September 15 – 22. Local contest winner’s entries can be submitted into our state wide competition.
Awards will be presented for six age groups: 7th grade through 12th grade.
1st Place winners in each grade will receive $100
2nd Place winners in each grade will receive $50
3rd Place winners in each grade will receive $25
Entries must be submitted by September 27, 2024. For complete rules and to register for the contest, please see our Online Registration Form.
Finalists will be announced October 25, 2024. Award winners will be announced at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda on November 16, 2024
Email arpeaceweek@gmail.com or call Bob Estes at 501-804-6052 with questions.
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