National Essay Contest

ELIGIBILITY & RULES

The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application
through the Chapter.  The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay
may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.

RATING CRITERIA

All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the following
criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points:

1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)

SUBMISSION PROCESS

All submissions will be reviewed by Nu Chi Chapter (determined by your high school/home
address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 20, 2023. Do not change or shorten
the Essay Topic.