The annual MCC Washington Office essay contest provides an opportunity for young people to reflect on public policy and Anabaptist faith. The contest is open to Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and other Anabaptist youth of high school age, and to all youth who attend Mennonite high schools.

2008 Essay Contest

Entries for the 2008 Essay Contest must be postmarked by December 15, 2008 and sent to the student’s regional MCC Office. Prizes will be awarded as follows: One (1) Grand Prize of $500 chosen from all entries; Four (4) Prizes of $100, given to one student from each of the four MCC regions in the US.

Topics for this year’s essay contest are:

• U.S. Energy Policy
• The Global Food Crisis
• Gun Deaths

Resources on these topics are available by following the links below. Please contact us at (202) 544-6564 or with any questions.

Complete Contest Guidelines U.S. Energy Policy Resources Global Food Crisis Resources Gun Deaths Resources