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Contest: Making Sense of a Polarized World

  • Submit a photo, video, or written essay
  • Open to high school seniors
  • Deadline: October 9, 2023
  • Win up to $500!

Calling local high school seniors!

Southern Adventist University is sponsoring an essay contest on the topic, "Making Sense of a Polarized World." 

Chattanooga-area high school seniors are invited to enter by submitting a photo, video, or written essay on the topic. The School of Journalism and Communication will award cash prizes to four winners:
  • $250 to the top entrants in each of the three categories
  • $500 to a single grand prize winner
Submissions must reflect the main theme "Making Sense of a Polarized World." Only one entry permitted per student. The deadline to enter is October 9, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. 
  1. Written Essay 
    Submission must be 350 to 400 words
  2. Photo Essay
    Submission must consist of 3 to 5 images, and each photo should be part of the same story and include a caption
  3. Video Essay
    Submission must be a 60 to 90-second video, either in a documentary/narrative story format or a first-person essay format (filming yourself talking on camera)
To claim prizes, students should be present at the November 9 event, Making Sense of a Polarized World, with Michel Martin, an Emmy-winning journalist and host of NPR's Morning Edition. Winners will have VIP access to Michel Martin. The event is free and will be held on the campus of Southern Adventist University. RSVP is highly recommended. Find more information here.

Submit Essay

11/09/2023

Making Sense of a Polarized World

A conversation with Michel Martin, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host of NPR's Morning Edition, moderated by David Barasoain

Southern Adventist University, Iles P.E. Center

07:00 PM-

Learn More Here