Stonington Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Student Essay Contest

Press release from the Town of Stonington:

December 27, 2023 - 3:43pm

Stonington students are invited to submit their essays for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. All elementary, middle, and high school students from across Connecticut are invited to participate to help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting essays that reflect on Dr. King's dream, their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them. Due Date: January 5th, 2024

Essays can be submitted via this link: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/services/mlk-essay-contest

Writing Prompt: Students must submit individual essays that reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and work towards equality. Students should provide their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them.

Word Count Guidelines:

Entries may be handwritten or submitted electronically using the form linked.

To Submit Essays by Mail, send all submissions to:The Office of Senator Murphy c/o MLK Essay Contest, 120 Huyshope Ave. Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106

Submissions must include:

Have questions? Please contact our office at: MLK_Essay@murphy.senate.govWinners will be announced on Martin Luther King Day (Jan 15).

This press release was produced by the Town of Stonington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.