• EKU First Year Programs
  • 521 Lancaster Avenue
  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • Richmond, KY 40475
  • Phone: 859-622-1682
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EKU Reads Essay Contest

Essay Contest On The Glass Castle


All first-semester EKU students are invited to enter an 800-1,000 word essay in response to the following question:

"What values and/or character traits do you see Wall's upbringing as having instilled in her? In your own life, what values and/or traits have you inherited from your upbringing, and how are those traits helping you attain your goals?"

DEADLINE: October 15, 2009

Submission instructions:

  • Submit a hard copy of your essay to the Office of First Year Programs, 372 SSB, CPO Box 65.
  • Attach a separate sheet including your name, student ID number, and contact information. Your name should not appear on your essay.
  • If you have questions, call 622-1682

Entries will be judged by the EKU Reads Committee.

PRIZES

  • First prize: $500 scholarship
  • second prize: $250 scholarship
  • Honorable mention: $100 scholarship

All scholarships will be applied to Spring 2010 tuition.