API PFLAG Announces “Think, Write, Win: Choose Love,” A College Scholarship Essay Contest for APIA Students

Over $5,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to the best APIA student essays on why same-sex couples should have the civil right to marry. The purpose of the essay contest is to discover, give voice to, and recognize the voices of talented APIA youth on the important civil rights issue: the freedom to marry.

There is an English language category and a Chinese/Korean language category. Winning essay writers will receive cash scholarships (at least $2,500 per category). The topic to be addressed: “Why should same-sex marriage be a fundamental right?” The announcement will include eligibility rules and schedule.

When: March 26th, 2009, 10:30am

Where: Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 1145 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Contact: apipflag@yahoo.com

Organizers: API PFLAG