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Friday, January 25, 2008

NAFEO "Writers of Passage" Essay Competition

The Sallie Mae Fund and the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) have created the "Writers of Passage" Essay Competition.

The partnership between The Sallie Mae Fund and NAFEO was established to focus national attention on the importance of developing good writing skills.

Winning students will receive a scholarship for their compelling essays about how students at HBCUs or PBIs have established a rich tradition of promoting social justice and how they can flex their political muscle in the upcoming 2008 political season. In addition, the student's HBCU or PBI will receive a grant for improving student outreach and writing enhancement initiatives.

Deadline:
February 1, 2008

Award Amount:
$5,000 - $20,000

Website/Contact Info:
www.nafeo.org/wop_2008.php

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