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Arlington: A Call For Entries - Nov. 13 Deadline Set For 2021 Mlk Advancing The Dream Art And Essay Contests
2021 MLK Essay Contest is open to high school seniors attending Arlington schools or residing within Arlington city limits.
October 13, 2020
By Susan Schrock
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Every year, the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee awards cash prizes and scholarships to local youth as part of its long-running art and essay contests.
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The 2021 Advancing The Dream Essay Contest and Art Contest offer students an opportunity to showcase their creativity and knowledge of Dr. King's dream.
Arlington’s four-day Advancing the Dream Celebration, set for Jan. 15-18, 2021, will be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic to protect public health. Art and essay contest winners will be formally recognized at an awards banquet scheduled for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Stay tuned for more details, which will be posted on the Advancing the Dream website.
Essay Contest
The 2021 MLK Essay Contest is open to high school seniors attending Arlington schools or residing within Arlington city limits. Students enrolled in private schools and charter school in Arlington are also invited to submit their original essays, which must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed 1,500 words. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded to the top three winning essay writers. This year's theme is "Unifying Our Nation." The deadline to submit is Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. For more information or to download an entry form, click here or please email arlingtonmlkessay@gmail.com.
Art Contest
The 2021 MLK Art Contest is open to junior high and high school students attending Arlington schools or residing within Arlington city limits. Students enrolled in private schools and charter school in Arlington are also invited to submit their original art. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded to the top three winning artists. The deadline to submit is Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. For more information or to download an entry form, click here or please email lnguyen@aisd.net.
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