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The Frederick Memorial and Historical

Association (FDMHA), enacted June 6,
1900 by the United States Congress to
preserve for posterity the memory of the
life and character of Frederick Douglass.
FDMHA has established an annual
Douglass Scholarship Essay Contest to
assure students an unparalleled learning
experience. Students discover much
about the legacy and works of Douglass
and simultaneously improve their
research, analytical and writing skills.


2013 WRITING PROMPT:
High school students responding to this
year`s writing contest should write an
essay of no more than 1,200 words
discussing Frederick Douglass` view on
Christianity. How does his view present
a paradox? Give examples, to support
your thesis and conclusion.




SOURCES OF
INFORMATION: In preparation
for writing, students should conduct
scholarly research from Douglass`
writings and a variety of other sources.
Students may also draw from their
personal knowledge. Primary and
secondary source material could include:
historical and reference material,
interviews, personal experiences, oral
testimonies, official documents, diaries,
letters, autobiographies, newspapers,
academic journals, films and television
movies, CD-ROM, and Internet sources.

PRIZES: The following
scholarships will be awarded to winning
essayists:

1st Place: College Scholarship of
$3,000.

2nd Place: College Scholarship of
$2,000.

3rd Place: College Scholarship of
$1,000.

See contest rules below for complete
details and submission requirements. If
this is your first essay contest
experience, writing tips have been
included to assist you. You are urged to
consult writing tips throughout your
writing.






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ELIGIBILITY:

Public high school seniors from the
District of Columbia and those within a
50 mile radius of the District of
Columbia are eligible and invited to
participate in the Annual Frederick
Douglass Memorial and Historical
Association Essay Scholarship
Competition

Entry Deadline:
F ebruary 18, 2014


OF F I CI AL CONT EST
RUL ES:

IT IS IMPORTANT TO
READ ALL OF THE
CONTEST RULES. Entries
that do not adhere strictly to these rules
and guidelines will not be judged.
SUBMISSI ON
I NSTRUCTI ONS:
Students MUST submit their essays by
U.S. Postal Service (or other delivery
company). Entries must be postmarked
by February 18, 2013 and addressed to
FDMHA Essay Contest c/o Moonyene
Jackson-Amis, Esq. P.O. Box 2318,
Easton, Maryland 21601 TWO copies of
the essay must be included in the
postage prepaid envelope, along with
a completed Entry Form.
REFERENCES
REQUIRED: Every essay
must include a Bibliography,
Work Cited, or Reference
Page.

WORD C OUNT: Essays should
comprise no more than 1,200 words.
When conducting your word count, DO
NOT include words contained in your
Bibliography, Works Cited, or Reference
page.

L ANGUA GE: Essays must be in
English.



YOUR NAME: Please do not
include your name anywhere on any
page of your essay, other than the title
page, if you have one. When you mail
your essay, make sure it includes your
entry form with your name on it and clip
or staple the entry page to your essay.

RESE ARC H: This is a creative
writing project, however, research must
be an integral element of the writing
process and essays must contain a
Bibliography, Works Cited or Reference
Page, citing all materials used in the
research and writing of the essay is
critical.

ESSAY F ORMA T: The essay
must be in prose format and may be a
commentary or interpretation of primary
and secondary source material such as:
historical and reference materials;
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interviews; oral histories; official
documents and other primary sources;
readings from diaries, letters,
autobiographies, and works of poetry;
video, or audiotapes, films, art, CD-
ROM and Internet .

The essay must not be a fictitious story
or poem. The essay must be primarily
directed toward examining the writing
prompt.

JUDGI NG: Entries will be judged
anonymously and will not be returned to
students. Submissions that adhere to the
guidelines will be judged with special
attention to (1) evidence of relevant
reading and thoughtful use of resource
materials; (2) treatment of the assigned
themes; and (3) clear and effective
language, mechanics and grammar; and
a coherent plan of organization.

AUT HOR OF ESSAY: Each
essay must be the work of one student
and may not be the collective work of
more than one student. By submitting an
essay, applicants are certifying that their
essays are original, authored solely by
them, and that in writing their essays,
they did not plagiarize or otherwise
infringe upon the rights of any third
parties.

T E ACHERS: It is not necessary
for a student to have a sponsoring
teacher in order to enter this essay
contest. However, high school Principals
and Teachers are encouraged to inspire
their students to participate.


CERTI F I CAT ES OF
PARTI CI PATI ON: Certificates
of Participation will be presented to all
entrants during a ceremony, date to be
announced; winners to read excerpts at
this gathering.

NOTI F I C ATI ON OF
WI NNERS: Winners will be
notified of contest results and winning
essays will be posted on our Web Site as
soon as practical after, February 18,
2014, but not later than March 14, 2014.

SCHOL ARSHI PS: Scholarships
will be paid to each student's post-
secondary educational institution after
the student has graduated from high
school and upon FDMHA`s receipt of a
copy of the student's registration
paperwork from said post-secondary
educational institution.

POSTI NG ESSA YS: All essays
submitted may be used or published in
whole or in part by the FDMHA or by
other parties with FDMHA`s written
permission. FDMHA reserves the right
not to publish any essay it deems
inappropriate for any reason.





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MOST UNLI K E L Y: The
Frederick Douglass Memorial and
Historical Association (FDMHA)
reserves the right not to award a prize or
any prizes when submissions do not
meet contest standards or criteria.

For more information, e-mail questions
(not essays) to
moonyene@gmail.com
Mail to:
FDMHA Essay Scholarship Contest
c/o Moonyene Jackson-Amis, Esq.
Acting President/
P.O. Box 2318
Easton, Maryland 21601
Thank you for your support and
participation.
Trustees of FDMHA