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Dartmouth International Science and Essay Contest 2017

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Eligibility

Students of class 9-12 interested in science and writing

Region

India

Award

Up to US $ 500

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science has announced the 2017 International Science and Essay Contest. This contest is open to any student in grades 9-12 interested in science and writing.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

Students in grades 9-12, interested in science and writing, are eligible for this contest. 

How can you apply?

NOTE: An essay between 1500-2000 words, with references in APA format, and a signed endorsement by a sponsoring teacher as a .pdf, should be mailed to dujs@dartmouth.edu.

Terms and Conditions

Prizes:
3 winners will be selected to be published in Spring 2018. They will also receive a free copy of the issue.
In addition, cash prizes will also be awarded:

  • First-place:  $500
  • Second-place: $250
  • Third-place: $100

Submissions:

  • Each participant is limited to 1 entry.
  • Submissions should email to dujs@dartmouth.edu
  • Do NOT mail in submissions.
  • Label essay: LastName_FirstName_Topic_ISEC
  • Label submission form: LastName_FirstName_ISEC

Rules and guidelines before submitting:
A complete submission consists of

  • An essay between 1500-2000 words, with references in APA format
  • Essays should present a relatively deep knowledge on the subject they discuss, conveyed in a way that can be understood by the general public.
  • A signed endorsement by a sponsoring teacher, which can be found at this link, and submitted as a .pdf
  • All submissions must be in .doc or .docx format.

Judging:

  • Judging will be completed by members of the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science
  • Scores will be decided based on 4 equally weighted criteria
  • Understanding of STEM topic (25%)
  • Writing style and quality (25%)
  • Originality (25%)
  • Use of reputable sources (25%)
  • Each essay will be scored twice
  • First round: 1 judge, style and understanding emphasized
  • Second round: 3 judges, all factors equally important
Contact Details
Email: dujs@dartmouth.edu Phone: (603) 646-8714 Mailing Address: Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science Hinman Box 6225 Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 03755
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