What is the TWI Ethics Essay Contest?
In 1995, TWI sponsored its first ethics essay contest for high school students at one Phoenix area high school. The contest has continued to build annually since then. Last academic year, TWI received more than 2,580 essays from high school junior and seniors in Arizona schools. Beginning with one school the first year, the contest has expanded to multiple schools with separate competitions conducted in each school. Students respond to 4-5 questions related to a broader topic, which is different each year. Their essays are judged on the basis of their ability to thoughtfully take a position and defend it. Judging is not based on grammar and spelling. TWI has awarded more than $84,000 in scholarships as of Spring 2009. In addition, each year TWI awards the teachers of winning students with honoraria to assist them in purchasing ethics-related materials for their classrooms.
In 1995, TWI sponsored its first ethics essay contest for high school students at one Phoenix area high school. The contest has continued to build annually since then. Last academic year, TWI received more than 2,580 essays from high school junior and seniors in Arizona schools. Beginning with one school the first year, the contest has expanded to multiple schools with separate competitions conducted in each school. Students respond to 4-5 questions related to a broader topic, which is different each year. Their essays are judged on the basis of their ability to thoughtfully take a position and defend it. Judging is not based on grammar and spelling. TWI has awarded more than $95,000 in scholarships as of Spring 2010. In addition, each year TWI awards the teachers of winning students with honoraria to assist them in purchasing ethics-related materials for their classrooms.
