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McKinley and Sylvester Jackson were the oldest brothers of the
publisher of Prioritybooks Publications. They
both died too young of cancer. While living they encouraged their
siblings to continue their education and
did whatever they could to make sure that education remained the
focus. They felt strongly that education
was the key to success. This book award is an essay contest on any
issue that affects teenagers which
may affect their education success. We are looking for essays that
are powerful and that will help adults to
understand teenagers and the problems that they have to deal with.
We want to help! Show us in your own
words what the issues are. Essays must be at least 500 words. This
contest will begin January 15, 2007
and will end on April 15, 2007. The winner will receive a $300.00
scholarship to be used toward
education expenses. In addition, essays may be printed in a teens'
book published by our company.
Applicants must be high school seniors planning on attending college
or a technical school.
Essay Guidelines:
1. Essay must be at least 500 words or more
2. Select from the following topics or if you
perfer provide your own topic as it relates to the effect on
teenager's and their
families. Possible topics: Drugs, AIDS, Crime,
Bullying, Teen Pregnancy, Education, Rap Music, Suicide,
Volunteerism,
or any other topic that prevents or hinders
teenagers from achieving their goals.
3. Please type your essay on plain bond paper,
using a 12 point typeface. Times Roman or Arial is recommended
and no script typefaces are allowed.
4. Attach your essay to the form below and mail
it to:
McKinley and Sylvester Jackson Scholarship
P.O.Box
2535
Florissant, MO 63032
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