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Mahatma Gandhi Week 2007 - Writing Contest

'A Celebration of Mahatma Gandhi' City Wide Creative Writing Contest

A project to create a higher awareness of the inspiring life and work of Mahatma Gandhi and continue his legacy of Truth, Non-Violence, Love, Service and Peace.

The contest is open to all High School and Middle School students in the greater Houston area and is part of the weeklong, city-wide celebration of Mahatma Gandhi Week October 1 - October 7, 2007.

Middle/Junior High School Students: In a maximum of 400 words tell "My vision of a Peaceful World"

High School Students: In a maximum of 650 words tell "Gandhi's approach to Global Warming" - There is sufficiency in the world for men's need but not for men's greed

Awards High School Middle School
Winner $ 300 Gift Certificate $ 150 Gift Certificate 3rd Place
2nd Place $ 200 Gift Certificate $ 100 Gift Certificate
3rd Place $ 150 Gift Certificate $ 75 Gift Certificate


Click the link below to open & print the entry form, should you need to mail or fax it in.

Entry Form for Middle/Junior High School OR High School students essay contest



Essays must be typed, 12-point and double spaced with word count typed at the bottom. Entries must be enclosed in a report cover. Please attach Entry Form. Essays must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, September 15. No late entries will be considered.

Essays may be mailed to:
Mahatma Gandhi Library
C/O Atul B Kothari
P O Box 820648
Houston, TX 77282-0648

or faxed to: 713 785-3910

Questions? Call Alpa Shah @ 832 428-4470

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