Edward Dougal McLachlan Essay Competition

This essay competition was established in honor of the late Edward Dougal McLachlan (1943-2018), husband of the founder. Edward was a huge proponent of education and was himself a scholar and writer. Through the establishment of this essay competition, we hope to continue a part of his legacy by incentivizing youths to do their own writing and research, thereby sharpening their critical thinking skills.

RULES:

Who can submit:

• Primary School and High School youths
• Bridgeport United Sports Club youths
• Rosetown Parents for Change youths

Submission Guidelines:

• Essays should be between 300 and 1000 words.
• Essays can be submitted using Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or in written form by way of a picture.
• All essays should be sent to NJMessay@gmail.com by September 1st, 2021.

Prizes:

• To Be Announced.

ESSAY TOPIC:

It has been over a year since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Write an essay that reflects on your experience with the pandemic. 

Things to think about when writing:

• How has COVID impacted you and your community?
• What are some of the challenges you faced due to COVID? What have you learned?
• What are you thankful for right now?
• How did you handle the changes that came with being in quarantine? What was easiest to deal with? What was difficult to deal with?

Thank you in advanced for your submissions. We look forward to reading them.