Essay Guidelines:

• Topic: “Why are YOU pro-life?”
• Length: 300-500 words
• Essays must be double spaced with the pages numbered. Use no smaller than 12pt. font.
• Cite any sources used.
• Please do not include artwork, pictures, or plastic covers.
• Include a cover sheet that includes the following: full name, full mailing address, phone number, student’s grade level, student’s date of birth, parent’s name, and word count.

Submission Guidelines:

• Essays should be submitted between Dec. 20, 2023, and Jan. 21, 2024. Essays must be postmarked by Jan. 21, 2024.
• Please mail the essay. Electronic submissions will only be accepted under special circumstances.
• Submit essays to: Scott Fischbach, 1446 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
• By submitting an entry, the contestant and parent or guardian confirm that the essay is original, but not copyrighted, and agree to allow National Right to Life to reprint the essay if it wins.

Essays will be judged on originality, content, and accuracy. Each judge will rank a randomly selected group of five essays from 1-5. Essays ranked #1 will move to the second round. Essays may be grouped by region (West, Midwest, South, and East) depending on the number of entries. The announcement of winners will be made as soon as possible, but judging time depends on the number of entries received.

For more information, please email Scott Fischbach at [email protected]!