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Go For Broke National Education Center - Student Essay and Video Contest

  • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
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Go For Broke National Education Center presents
2015 High School and College
Student Essay and Video Contest

$6,500 in cash prizes!

Thirty winners will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the Go For Broke National Education Center's 14th Annual Evening of Aloha Gala Dinner this fall at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles, California.

Enjoy an opportunity to meet Japanese American World War II veterans and their families.

TO ENTER: Submit a 250-500 word essay or 3-5 minute video on one of three topics below.

  1. Study the Japanese American WWII soldier experience and explain its relevance to our lives today.
  2. Research one Japanese American WWII soldier, and highlight elements of the experience that are most meaningful to YOU.
  3. Analyze what the Japanese American WWII experience can teach us about the Constitution, rights and responsibilities.

DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Winners will be notified by email by Friday, July 31, 2015.

Visit

 
www.goforbroke.org for more information. 

This program is not affiliated with nor is endorsed by any school or school district. Go For Broke National Education Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Identify your school/university and grade/level (2014-2015 school year), and include your phone number.

Email essays to

 
chris@goforbroke.org.

Post videos to YouTube, and then email link to chris@goforbroke.org.

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