"Being Bilingual" Student Essay Competition
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) invites you to participate in its 47th Annual
Nationwide Writing Contest for Bilingual Students.
The competition is open to all elementary school, middle school, and high school students who are
enrolled in a bilingual classroom, or in a classroom with native language support:
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS: October 31st, 2018
Write an essay about being bilingual, using the correct theme for the student's grade level, as listed
below:
TOPIC:
Students in Grades 3-5: Proud to Be Bilingual
Students in Grades 6 – 8: The Importance of Being Bilingual
Students in Grades 9 -12: How Being Bilingual Will Assist Me in My Future Endeavors
CASH PRIZES -First Place Winners
• Grades 3-5: $500
• Grades 6-8: $500
• Grades 9-11: $500
TRAVEL AWARDS: First Place Winners- Student winners, along with one (1) parent/guardian will
travel to the NABE Conference to attend the NABE Conference Awards Luncheon . This
will include: air travel ticket up to $500.00 per person, two (2) nights lodging at the NABE
Conference Headquarter Hotel, (2) NABE Conference Registrations and two (2) NABE Awards
Luncheon tickets, a total value of $2,500.
ELIGIBILITY • Participation in the contest is limited to students who are enrolled in a bilingual
classroom, or in a classroom with native language support. • Participants must have a B average or
better in academic grades and at least a 90% school attendance record. • Previous winners are not
eligible to participate.
CRITERIA Each essay will be judged on:
(1) Development of the theme – 30%;
(2) Originality – 20%;
(3) Content and clarity of expression–30%; and
(4) Grammar and mechanics – 20%
CONTEST RULES: Only entries that comply with the following rules will be considered:
Language: Essay must be written in the student’s second language. For example, if the student is
participating in a dual language program and English is her/his first language, the essay must be
written in the second and not in English.
Subject: All essays must address the theme listed under “TOPICS” above for the appropriate grade
level.
Length: The number of words must be listed at the end of each essay. Lengths must be as follows:
• Grades 3-5: 150-200 words • Grades 6-8: 250-350 words • Grades 9-11: 400-500 words •
Format: The essay should be typed double-spaced, and follow the word count guidelines above for
the student's grade level. Documents must be in PDF or PDFX format. Documents must be
submitted electronically via the online application system. A cover page must be provided with the
essay title and the student’s name. The essay title must be included at the top of the essay, but
the student’s name should not appear on the essay. An additional page with a
signed acknowledgment from the student’s teacher verifying that the student meets the contest
eligibility criteria must also be submitted.
Application: The online application form must be completed. •
Copyright: All essays become the property of NABE and will not be returned. NABE reserves the right to publish all essays.
JUDGING
A panel of judges will select the national winners in each grade category.
Deadline: All entries must be received by NOVEMBER 30, 2018 11:59 PM CST via the online
application system. Contest entries to be submitted by teacher. Applicants will be notified by
December 15, 2018. Entries from students from all language backgrounds are encouraged.
Eligibility Disclaimer: NABE committee members and their family members are not eligible to enter
the contest. Family members of committee members include siblings, parents, significant others,
children, grandchildren, and grandparents. Additionally, students of committee members, or
students of family members of committee members, are not eligible to enter the contest.
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