BJC Essay Contest set for 2009

The Baptist Joint Committee has released details of its annual Religious Liberty Essay Contest, which is open this year to all high school students in the 2009 and 2010 graduating classes.

The contest offers a grand prize of $1,000 and airfare and lodging for two to Washington, D.C. Second prize is $500, and third prize is $100.

The topic for the 2009 contest and all of the requirements are available from the BJC Web site. All entries must be postmarked by March 2, 2009.

Completed essays and required forms should be mailed to:
Baptist Joint Committee Essay Contest
200 Maryland Avenue, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit the BJC Web site to download registration materials and for more information. If you have questions, contact Jeff Huett at 202-544-4226 or by e-mail at jhuett@bjconline.org