This is a great opportunity to showcase student writing ability and build self esteem. I’m sure we have a winner or two at Smith. This year’s theme is: “Black Girl Magic: Celebrating the power, beauty, and tenacity embodied by African American women who triumph under pressure and persevere through challenges .
What: Ford Freedom Award Scholar Experience (Essay Contest)
When: May 22, 2018
Where: The Detroit Opera House
How: Free Bus transportation, Free lunch
Who: 45 students
Note: Attached you will find information about a writing contest and this year’s theme. Each year over 10k goes up for grabs for students who participate and make it through to the final round. Check out last year’s finalists! This year for your convenience, we will be accepting digital uploads of your students essays on www.fordfreedom.org. Also, if you are interested in attending the 2018 Ford Freedom Scholars Lecture sign up, buses are filling up quickly.
Click here to download forms as PDF Files. Forms are also available in the counseling office: 2018 Ford Freedom Award Essay Contest for Grades 4 (1) Ford Freedom Experience Bus Registration Form 2018 (1)
