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Judge KP George's annual competition invites Fort Bend County students in grades 4th through 12th to write an original essay with a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 500 words based on the prompt provided.

Essay Prompt:

Participants are asked to research a distinguished Black American who has left an unforgettable mark on the world with their contribution(s). Write about their influence and reflect on how their achievements continue to shape and inspire society today.

Students who produce the winning essay in the elementary, middle, and high school categories will have the distinguished honor of presenting their written work at the esteemed Fort Bend County Judge KP George's Annual Black History Program scheduled for February 18, 2024, at the Fort Bend County Black History Gumbo Cook-Off and Vendor Market at 2:00 p.m.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Download Contest Rules and Scoring Rubric [PDF]