A Voice for Animals 2012-2013

Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Mar 10 Awards Available
4

Scholarship Description

Each January, the Humane Education Network holds its annual A Voice for Animals high school essay contest.
Prizes are awarded to high school students whose essays best promote the humane treatment of animals in the United States:
$1000 1st Prize
$500 2nd Prize
$100 3rd Prize
$750 Best personal and active involvement in a project or venture that directly impacts animal welfare

The contest is co-sponsored in part this year by the Palo Alto Humane Society.

Eligibility:
The contest is open to all high school students. Students must submit an essay that:
* examines either the mistreatment of one animal species or one cause of animal suffering, occurring anywhere in the world, and possible measures to reduce it;
* cites all sources;
* is the original work of the author and not previously published;
* is typed double-spaced;
* must not exceed 1500 words (longer essays will be disqualified).


Prizes are awarded for original thought, research and in-depth analysis in addressing the issues. Judges’ decisions are final.

The essay must be submitted online. To submit your essay, please visit:
http://www.hennet.org/contest.php?PHPSESSID=be1948

Entry deadline: March 10th
Results announced: May 31st

Website Address

http://www.hennet.org