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ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest - scholar - 12-10-2018
Scholarship Details
ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest
Sponsor:
The American Society of Human Genetics
Eligibility Requirements
Residency:
U.S. citizen
Permanent resident
Current applicant status:
Any high school student
International student
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
Freshman year
Application Requirements
Essay
Nomination required
Nominated by teacher or administrator, who picks six best essays and authenticates that submission is student's work
Other application requirements:
750-word essay, not including references or title (optional).
Must cite references.
Additional information:
- Essays accepted from high school students worldwide, but must be written in English.
- First place: $1,000, Second place: $600, Third place: $400.
- Ten honorable mentions of $100.
- With top three prizes, teachers are awarded grants for laboratory genetics equipment.
Competition talent interest:
Writing/journalism
based on overall accuracy of genetics content, use of evidence in support of argument, writing quality, references and citations.[/size]
General Information
Type of award:
Private
Individual award amount:
Minimum:$100
Maximum:$1,000
Total amount awarded:
$3,000
Number of awards granted:
13
Deadlines & Fees
Application deadline:
3/9
Contact Information
Phone:
301-634-7300
Email:[email protected]
Web:www.ashg.org/education/dnadaycontest.shtml
Please Note:
Carefully review the requirements to be sure you qualify for this source of financial aid and confirm information with the program before applying. Sponsoring organizations may have changed policies, awards, or requirements since supplying their information.