Tuesday, January 11 – Saturday, January 15, 2011

Cultivating Aspiring Leaders presents the fourth “*Get Involved With Issues that Affect Your Community*” essay competition. *The essay contest winner will receive a $1000 scholarship! First through fifth place winners will each receive a FREE dedicated college admissions essay editor!*

Contestants must meet the following requirements to compete in the essay competition (below)
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1) African-American or Latino student

2) High school senior

3) Total household income $50,000 or less

*Essay Question*: Does social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) pose a risk to or create opportunities for teenagers’ futures?

*Essays should be no longer than 750 words*. All contestants must submit the following (please scan/PDF item 1 below) by*January 15, 2011*, 5PM EST
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1) Digital photo

2) Essay (Microsoft Word format)

3) Optional: 2 minute video presenting your essay (Please upload the video onto YouTube.com and include a link to your video.)

Proof of household income may be required of semi-finalists.

*Apply now!*