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Martin Luther King Jr. Student Essay Contest.

Posted on: December 27, 2023 - 3:43pm
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Stonington students are invited to submit their essays for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. All elementary, middle, and high school students from across Connecticut are invited to participate to help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting essays that reflect on Dr. King's dream, their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them. Due Date: January 5th, 2024

Essays can be submitted via this link: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/services/mlk-essay-contest

Writing Prompt: Students must submit individual essays that reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and work towards equality. Students should provide their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them.

Word Count Guidelines: 

  • Elementary School (K-5): 100-200 words: Elementary School Students may submit essays with drawings or photos.
  • Middle School (6-8): 300 words
  • High School (9-12): 500 words

Entries may be handwritten or submitted electronically using the form linked.

To Submit Essays by Mail, send all submissions to:
The Office of Senator Murphy c/o MLK Essay Contest, 120 Huyshope Ave. Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106

Submissions must include:

  • The student's first and last name
  • The name of the student's school (no abbreviations)
  • The address of the student's school
  • The student's grade and teacher
  • A parent's contact information (phone AND email, please)

Have questions? Please contact our office at: MLK_Essay@murphy.senate.gov

Winners will be announced on Martin Luther King Day (Jan 15).