High School Essay Contest

The High School Essay Contest is open to all High School students. Each year a $1,000 NGC Scholarship will be awarded to the National Winner.

2011 Theme: "The Benefits of Community Gardens" 
2012 Theme - "Ways We Can Protect Aquatic Ecosystems" 

ESSAY CONTEST RULES

Length of essay: Between 600-700 words. The entry will be penalized if the essay does not conform to the required length. All words are to be counted. All entries must be typed and titled. Students should write the essay so it is suitable to be published in the NGC publication, The National Gardener.

Eligibility:  Contests are open to High School students attending 9th through 12th grades. The contest must be sponsored by: single garden club, group of member clubs, councils or districts; or a State Garden Club. All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

A $1000 National Garden Club Scholarship will be awarded to the National Winner. If the Winner is an underclassman, the $1000 Scholarship will be held by NGC, Inc. without accrued interest, until such time that the student enters college. At that time, the money will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Officer of the college that the student will enter. The second place winner will receive $100.00. 

Contest Deadlines:  Club entries must be sent to State Chairman. Observe State Deadlines.
State Winners must be sent to Regional Chairman by January 1, 2012/13
Regional Winners must be sent to National Chairman by February 1, 2012/13

Elva H. Davidson, NGC High School Service Award & Essay Contest Chairman 

Click here to download the complete Youth Essay Contest details.