NextGen Essay Contest 2010: How Do You Live Your Hindu Identity Differently From Your Parents?
New York, NY (May 3, 2010) - HAF announces its second annual NextGen Essay Contest, open to writers between the ages of 17 and 27. As HAF continues its efforts to build a progressive Hindu American voice, it is also working to ensure the voices of future Hindu American leaders are heard. The NextGen Essay Contest was established in 2009 to engage the youth and to continue to emphasis the importance of a Hindu American identity.
Topic: The beauty of Hinduism, and a key reason for its longevity as a world religion, is its ability to embrace modernity. While the philosophy of Hinduism is ever-relevant, the manner in how it is applied to everyday life continues to change with each generation. HAF wants to know the difference between your application of Hindu philosophy to daily life and your parents' application. How do you live your Hindu identity differently from how your parents live theirs?
Contest Dates: Monday, May 3, 2010 - Monday, June 14, 2010
Email address for submissions: essay@hafsite.org
Prizes
Category 1 (Ages 17 - 22): First prize - $300; Second prize - $200
Category 2 (Ages 23 - 27): First prize - $500; Second prize - $250
Winning entry announcement date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Essay Requirements
1. Essays must be 12-point type, double-spaced, 1-inch page margins, and in pdf format. Essays must have a title.
2. Essays must be between 700 and 1,000 words. Essays not within these length requirements will not be considered.
3. Sources must be credited in a bibliography.
4. A one-paragraph bio of the author, including age, must be included at the end of the essay. Please do NOT submit a separate bio pdf.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on the depth of their content and the skill with which they are written. Authors should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the subject matter and support their assertions. Essays should be free of grammatical errors and should be clear, concise and well-organized. Judges reserve the right to present no awards or to reduce the number of awards if an insufficient number of deserving entries is received.