"THE 3RD WORLD" WRITING CONTEST

Win $1500 by Writing a 2-page Essay!

In an effort to promote and sustain the writing and critical thinking skills of the younger generations, underground rapper and revolutionary, Immortal Technique, is inviting high school students to write essays about their perceptions and/or experiences in regards to the United States' relations to the third world in general, or a third world country/countries in particular. The essays must be original work and must be limited to 500-750 words. Immortal Technique will read the essays and choose the top three.

Too often students are bogged down with necessary after school jobs and do not have the free time needed to cultivate their writing and analytical thinking skills. Recognizing that these skills are crucial, Immortal Technique would like to award the writers of the top three essays with money meant to allow them more free time to reflect on the state of the world and to develop their writing skills. The essay contest is meant to demonstrate to the youth that their writing and critical thinking skills can generate an income for them and their families.

Prizes:

1st Place- $1,500

2nd Place- $1,000

3rd Place- $500

Eligibility:

This contest is open to high school students nationwide enrolled in grades nine through twelve. Seniors graduating May-June of 2008 are still welcomed to submit an essay.

Requirements:

-Must be between 500-750 words.

-Only one submission per student.

-Submissions will be admitted until July 8, 2008.

-Essay must be the original work of the student.

-Essay must be about U.S. relations to a third-world country or countries.

-Please make sure you include a cover letter with your submission.

-Your essay should be double-spaced whether type-written or neatly hand-written.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

To submit your essay by mail, please staple a cover page to the front of your essay. The cover page should include your name, address, phone number, the name of your school, and grade level. Then mail the essay to:

The 3rd World Writing Contest

49 W. 83rd Street

New York, NY 10024

To submit your essay by e-mail, please include two separate attachments: 1) the actual essay and 2) a cover page that includes your name, address, phone number, the name of your school, and your grade level. Send both attachments in the same e-mail to:

WritingContest@immortal-technique.com

* NOTE: Submitted essay entries will not be returned, so please make a copy of your entry if you would like to keep a copy of your work.