LANSING — LAFCU currently is accepting applications from Michigan high school seniors for its annual Write to Educate essay contest. The deadline to enter is March 31.
The contest will distribute $5,000 scholarships to each of four winners, plus $500 to each winner’s charity of choice.
The contest is open to all Michigan high school seniors; there are no restrictions based on GPA, financial need or LAFCU membership.
Participants are required to submit a 500-word essay answering this question: “If you could create a new course to teach in high schools, what would it be and why would it be beneficial to students?”
“The Write to Educate Essay Contest is an incredible opportunity for students to express their individuality and reflect on the unique experiences that have shaped them …,” Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU’s chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer, said in a press release. “By removing traditional barriers like GPA or financial need, we’re giving students from all backgrounds an inclusive platform to share their voices and pursue their dreams.”
For full contest details and to submit an entry, go to lafcu.com/writetoeducate.
“This contest is more than just an essay — it’s a way for students to think critically about their journey and for us to celebrate their perspectives,” Alyssa Troub, LAFCU’s digital marketing and community engagement specialist, said in the release. “It’s inspiring to see the positive impact these essays have not only on the winners but also on the charities they choose to support.”
The 2024 winners include Antonio Rojas (East Lansing High School); Elvis Vue (Waverly High School); Thomas Hays (Napoleon High School); and Vivian Hansen (Pinckney High School).
Winning essays will be featured in the Lansing State Journal, the contest’s community sponsor.
