Topics
- Humanism and society (e.g., religious schools, blasphemy laws, climate change, etc.)
- Humanism and well-being (e.g., sexual and reproductive health, dying with dignity, etc.)
- Another Humanist issue (e.g., issues discussed in Humanist International’s Freedom of Thought report https://fot.humanists.international/countries/americas-northern-america/canada/)
Eligibility
- Anyone enrolled in a Canadian educational institution or any Canadian citizen enrolled in an educational institution abroad
- Junior Category: 17 years old and younger on Sunday October 16, 2022
- Senior Category: 18-25 years old on Sunday October 16, 2022
Prizes
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Sunday November 20, 2022:
English or French Essays:
- Jr & Sr. First Prize Essay: $1,000
- Jr. & Sr. Second Prize Essay: $750
- Jr. & Sr. Third Prize Essay: $250
- Award of Distinction Essay: $100
- Honorable Mention Essays: $50
| Rubric | |
| Word Count | 500-1000 words English (not including title/references) |
| Authorship | Single author |
| Referencing | American Psychological Association (https://apastyle.apa.org/) |
| Deadline | Sunday October 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST |
| Judging Criteria | |
| Essay Premise | Does your essay make a specific case, assert a viewpoint, argue a position, or claim a conclusion that is clearly and concisely worded? |
| Essay Justification | Does your essay give reasons why your case, viewpoint, position or conclusion is reasonable and logically derived? |
| Evidential Support | Does your essay cite specific evidence, facts, or research? |
| Essay Defense | Does your essay discuss the views and arguments of those who may disagree with your case, viewpoint or conclusion? |
| Essay Clarity | Is your essay free of spelling errors or grammatical errors? |
2022 Application Form
Deadline: Sunday October 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST
Submit your essay with application form to this address: essay-contest@humanistcanada.ca.
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