Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 6

For the Jubilee next year Pope Francis has invited us to become “pilgrims of hope.” Share a personal story about a time when hope played an important role in your life. Describe the situation, how you felt, and what gave you hope during that time. Explain how this experience impacted you and what you learned about the importance of hope.

ENTRY

Entries should be 500–750 words. Essays should include your name and division typed on each page.

Students may:

• submit essays online OR
• mail essays to the address below. Mailed essays should be typed and stapled, each attached to an ENTRY COVER SHEET
• Essays will not be accepted without an entry form.

ELIGIBILITY

Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II) who are currently enrolled in a Catholic school, religious education program, or youth ministry program are eligible.

DEADLINE

Entries must be submitted online or postmarked by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024. First-place essays will appear in the Summer 2025 Maryknoll magazine.