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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 as “1000 Lights For Peace”
culminating on October 5, 2008.
High School Students
In a maximum of 650 words tell “Mahatma Gandhi’s influence on the Civil Rights Movement in America”
Middle/Junior High School Students
In a maximum of 400 words tell “My favorite Peaceful Person”
| 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 |
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 19, 2008. No late entries will be considered. Essays may be mailed to address below or faxed to 713.785.3910
Mahatma Gandhi Library
C/O Atul B. Kothari
3300 S Gessner Road, Suite 249,
Houston, TX 77063 .
Questions? Call Victor Schill @ 713-466-4438
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