2024 Essay Topic

Discuss how you have been a leader in your community. What have you learned and how will you use that knowledge in your future communities?

Eligibility

The Elm Grove Junior Guild Essay Contest is open to all high school seniors who meet the following eligibility requirements:

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST:
1. Graduate high school in June 2024
2. Reside in the Elmbrook School District
-OR-
attend Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School.

Two awards will be presented – $2,000 and $500.

Immediate family members of active members of the Elm Grove Junior Guild are not eligible for the contest.

Timeline

  1. Complete the online application, including your essay (800 word limit) between February 1st – April 8, 2024.
  2. Applications will be judged by a committee of active Elm Grove Junior Guild members.
  3. The winner will be notified no later than April 30, 2024.
  4. By submitting an application, you give permission to the Elm Grove Junior Guild to follow up or to verify any information provided in this application. Acceptance of this award constitutes permission for the Elm Grove Junior Guild to use the recipient’s name, image or likeness for promotional or publicity purposes without written consent or compensation. The Elm Grove Junior Guild will retain all applications and personal statements. Such statements may be used for publicity purposes only.