Do you have an interesting story to tell?
Share it by entering the Student Essay Contest. Your experience could win you cash!
About the Student Essay Contest
The Student Essay Contest is an annual contest at Reynolds Community College sponsored by the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation. The goal of the contest is to capture the many stories of the students who walk the halls of Reynolds. We're eager to read about your experience! The first 10 submissions will receive a $25 gift card to the Reynolds Bookstore.
Essay Topics: choose one
- What Reynolds means to me
- I'm choosing my career path because...
- How Reynolds will shape my future
Prizes
- First prize - $300
- Second prize - $200
- Third prize - $100
Guidelines
- Please select one of the essay topics above. Your essay should be two to four pages of typed and double-spaced text using 12-point Times New Roman font. Essays should be submitted in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
- Be sure to include your Reynolds Student ID in the header of your essay.
- The first 10 submissions will get a $25 gift card to the Reynolds Bookstore
- The top three winners will have their essays featured on the website
- Attach and email entry to foundation@reynolds.edu by April 25.
- Tip: Utilize the Reynolds Writing Studio to make your essay its best!
How To Enter
Attach and email entry to foundation@reynolds.edu by April 25.
Questions
If you have questions, please email foundation@reynolds.edu.
2024 Winners
For inspiration, please read the 2024 winning essays.