Contest begins at 12:01 AM EST on May 1, 2024 and runs through 11:59 PM EST on June 12, 2024. Submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and must not exceed 1,500 words. Essays exceeding this length or handwritten may not be considered. Microsoft Documents/PDFs are preferred. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number on the essay itself. All submitted essays must be original works of nonfiction. Void where prohibited by law. Entries will not be returned. Good luck!