Freedom in Academia Essay Contest
| Name: | Freedom in Academia Essay Contest |
| Deadline: | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Description: | High school students from across the U.S.
Answer the Essay Question: In 700 - 1200 words, please discuss the videos you have seen and explain how these universities betrayed the purpose of a university and violated the constitutional guarantees of free expression. Focus on why such codes and practices are incompatible with higher education and why free speech is important in our nation's colleges and universities. One first place winner will be awarded a college scholarship of $5,000. The second place winner will receive a $2,500 college scholarship. |
| Award: | Up to $5,000 |
| Link: | http://www.thefire.org/index.php/article/9253.html |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
| Advice: | The odds of winning are not great but still possible. There is some prestige and the potential winnings are good. The workload is fairly high. |
