Grand Rapids Public Schools issued the following announcement on Dec. 4.
Do you know a talented student writer who could use $1,000 for college?
Do you know a teacher (maybe yourself!) who could benefit from a $500 gift card for classroom supplies? Read on to learn about the
President Gerald R. Ford Student Writing Challenge!
Each year students are invited to reflect on an important part of Gerald R. Ford's character. High school students nationwide are invited to participate in the contest. Finalists are chosen and recognized at a special awards program at the Museum.
Students from Michigan are eligible to receive the following awards:
First Place: $1,000 (plus a $500 gift card for student's teacher)
Second Place: $750 (plus a $250 gift card for student's teacher)
Third Place: $500 (plus a $100 gift card for student's teacher)
Up to 7 Honorable Mentions: $250 each
* One $500 award will be given to a submitting student
living outside of Michigan.
Special thanks to Meijer for providing our teacher gift awards!
Original source can be found here.
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