2006 World Citizen Essay Contest

Imagine that you are a diplomat whose mission it is to represent a country to the
world community. You and your fellow diplomats are working towards a better
world for your citizens and others.

Which country would you represent and what issue would you want to
address? Why is this important and what are some possible solutions?

ESSAY LENGTH:
1,000 words or less, typed and double-spaced.

DEADLINE:
March 20, 2006 (postmarked). All essays must be
submitted in 4 copies with an Essay Cover Form.

ELIGIBILITY:
Washington residents in 2nd through 12th grades.

AWARDS:
Awards will be granted in each of the three categories
(grades 2-5, 6-8, and 9-12).
First prize: $200 and recognition at a World
Affairs Council event
Second prize: $100
Third prize: $50

more:
http://www.world-affairs.org/globalclassroom/awards/essay/Rules2006.pdf