2006 Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest

The contest is open to all high school students throughout the world. Applicants must be enrolled in the Fall 2005 through Spring 2006 academic year.

TOPIC: Our vision is a world at peace, free from the threat of war and free of weapons of mass destruction.Translate this vision into an action plan that you can implement in your community or on your campus. Write a proposal for a youth-led event, campaign, or project that educates members of your community and/or other students concerning the continuing threat of nuclear weapons and the need for nuclear disarmament.

AWARDS: The top three winners will each receive a $1,000 award to implement their proposal.

DEADLINE: All proposals must be postmarked by June 1, 2006.

More information: http://www.campusactivism.org/displayresource.php?giRid=492