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Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is now accepting entries for the 2009 Essay Contest for Homeschoolers. Entries must be postmarked no later than November 1st.
Topics:
Category 1 (ages 7-10):
The Bible talks about God knowing all our days and all the days of time. Why do you think you were born now instead of in another generation?
Category 2 (age 11-14):
If you were charged with the task of investing $100,000 how would you invest it and why? Part of the requirement is you cannot give it away or spend it on yourself.
Category 3 (ages 15-19):
How does the news media (TV news, newspapers, news websites or blogs) affect your perception of America? Be sure you talk about coverage of both good and bad news.
Eligibility:
For the purposes of this contest, an eligible student must have been homeschooled and received the majority of his or her educations through home education during the past year.
Prizes:
| Category | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| First | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| Second | $75 | $100 | $150 |
| Third | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Honorable Mentions (2) | $25 | $25 | $50 |
For more information: Go to HSLDA Essay Contest 2009 Guidelines