2006 National High School Essay Contest

This year's National High School Essay Contest on the United Nations asks students to decide which aspect of UN reform is most important and explain how it should be addressed. Students will write a letter to the President of the United States answering the following:
1. What is the most important aspect of UN reform and why?
2. What position should the US government take on this aspect of UN reform?

Essays must be 1,500 words or less, written as letters to the President (students are encouraged to include the President's mailing address in the letter, though this is not necessary for submissions).

Rules: Essays must be 1,500 words or less, typed and double-spaced with citations of all source material

Deadline for Submission: January 13, 2006

First Prize: $3,000. The national winner also receives airfare and accommodations for him/herself and one parent or guardian to attend UNA-USA's Member's Day, held at United Nations Headquarters in March or April of 2005, as an honored guest. There, the winner will receive his or her award in a formal ceremony before UNA-USA's membership.

Second Prize: $1,500
Third Prize: $750

http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=496525