Announcement: Student Writing Contest - 13th NASeA/ANMA Joint Convention 2017
Bimal Nepal
13th NASeA/ANMA Joint Convention
September 1-3 2017, Charlotte NC
Hosted by Greater Charlotte Nepalese Association (GCNA)
“Civic Engagement and Youth Empowerment of Nepalese in America”
CALL FOR STUDENT WRITING CONTEST
Namaste,
The Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) and the Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA) are announcing the annual student writing contest. The contest is open to all high school, middle school, and elementary school students living in North America.
The goal of this contest is to increase awareness about Nepali in order to preserve our culture and ultimately gain a better understanding of ourselves and to empower our youths through civic engagement for better citizenship.
Listed below are brief details regarding the individual contest for high school, middle school, and elementary school participants. For detailed information regarding guidelines, eligibility, submission date, judging committee, and judging criteria, please read the corresponding attachment or visit the joint convention website http://naseaonline.org/?page_id=3282
We would like to invite all interested students to participate and play a vital role in making our effort successful.
Respectfully,
Dr. Sushama Pradhan
Committee Chair, Student Writing Contest, 2017
13th NASeA/ANMA joint convention
(A) High School Contest
Essay Title: Empowering Nepali Youths through Civic Engagements for Better Citizenship
What kind of civic engagements are needed amongst Nepali youths in North America to empower them to be a better citizen? Tell us from your experience of volunteering, how Nepali organizations can promote and provide such kind of civic engagements.
Guideline: The essay should elaborate your experience of volunteering and civic engagements (Nepali and non-Nepali organizations) in North America.
Awards & Recognitions:
The first, second and third place winner will be awarded a prize of US $300, $100 and $50 respectively, along with an award certificate. The top three essays will also be published in NASeA’s upcoming Yeti View Point magazine. The winners will be honored during NASeA/ANMA joint convention during Labor Day Weekend 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The first prize for the high school essay contest is personally sponsored by Ms. Prarthana Singh and Mr. Rajesh Singh from Charlotte, NC and the second and third prizes are sponsored by Mr. Shailendra Bajracharya and Ms. Sushma Bajracharya from Atlanta, GA.
(B) Middle School Contest
Memoir Title: My Volunteering Experience
Write about your experiences of volunteering for a Nepali organization in the North America. By doing so what did you learn about Nepal and Nepali culture; and how it will empower you to be a better citizen in North America?
(Guideline: The Memoir should discuss your experience of volunteering in North America)
Awards & Recognitions:
First, second, and third place winners will be awarded a prize of US $100, $75 and $50 respectively along with an award certificate. The top three narrative writings will also be published in NASeA’s upcoming Yeti View Point magazine. The winners will be honored during NASeA/ANMA joint convention in Labor Day Weekend 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Awards for the middle school writing contest is personally sponsored by Dr. Sanjeeb Sapkota and Ms. Sabina Sapkota of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
(C) Elementary School Contest
Show and Tell: Nepali Item at My Home
Assume that you have to do a “Show-and-Tell”, except instead of telling, you will be writing. Choose one of the Nepali items that you like at your home and tell us about it in writing. Also, ask your parents to provide a picture of it. Please do not forget to send us your picture along with your writing.
Guideline: (1) Choose a Nepali item you like at your home and write about it. (2) Attach a picture of your show and tell. (3) Attach your photograph and provide your phone number, school grade and name of the school.
Awards & Recognitions:
Elementary school “Show and Tell Nepal” contest’s first, second, and third place winners will be awarded a prize of US $100, $75 and $50 respectively along with an award certificate. The top three writings will also be published in NASeA’s upcoming Yeti View Point magazine. The winners will be honored during NASeA/ANMA joint convention in Labor Day Weekend 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Awards for the elementary school writing contest is personally sponsored by Mr. Dinesh Khatiwada and Ms. Laxmi Aryal Khatiwada from St Port Lucie, Florida. The Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) and the Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA) are announcing the annual student writing contest. The contest is open to all high school, middle school, and elementary school students living in North America.