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German-American Day Essay Contest For High School Students
Sponsored by: Indiana German Heritage Society
Deadline: October 28, 2020


Essay Topic:
“Gesundheit!” – German-Americans and Their Impact on Health, Health Sciences, and Well-Being in the U.S.A.”

Prizes:
1st prize:  $ 300.00, 2nd prize: $ 200.00, 3rd prize: $ 100.00

Contest winners will be invited to share their findings with the IGHS organization at one of their monthly Stammtisch meetings and/or by publishing the essay in the quarterly newsletter.

Description: Immigrants from German-speaking countries contributed to many aspects of public life and community building in the U.S.A.. Scientists, artists, farmers and entrepreneurs shaped the fabric of their new homeland. Their contributions to society included those in the field of health care and well-being. From founding pharmacies to promoting natural remedies, from creating spa towns to developing new pharmaceuticals and businesses in the health care field, these immigrants helped improve lives – both in Indiana and across the country. In your essay, describe and analyze one or more aspects of these accomplishments, either by focusing on one particular person or business, or by discussing one domain of specialization (i.e. pharmaceuticals, natural remedies, lifestyle, physical fitness, etc.).

​Evaluation of Essay: Factual evidence/research, analysis, creativity, writing style will be considered equally.
Evaluation of Personal Statement (in German): content, details, grammar and vocabulary.

Contest Requirements: Please submit in 1 Word document:
  • Essay, approx. 750-1000 words (in English); Notate sources and include a “Works Cited”
  • Minimum one-half page statement (~125 words) of student’s background (in German), highlighting any experiences with German language and culture which have influenced the student’s personal life and educational career, or their own German-American heritage (where applicable).
  • Cover page with: Student name & email address, Teacher’s Name, High School Name & City

Submit entries via email (subject line: “IGHS HS Essay Contest”) as one Word document attachment to Dr. Wendy Westphal, IGHS Education Committee, Marian University German Program, abroad@marian.edu

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German-American Day Essay Contest For College Students
Sponsored by: Indiana German Heritage Society
Deadline: October 28, 2020

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Essay Topic:
“Gesundheit!” – German-Americans and Their Impact on Health, Health Sciences, and Well-Being in the U.S.A.”

Prizes:
1st prize:  $ 300.00, 2nd prize: $ 200.00, 3rd prize: $ 100.00

Contest winners will be invited to share their findings with the IGHS organization at one of their monthly Stammtisch meetings and/or by publishing the essay in the quarterly newsletter.

Description: Immigrants from German-speaking countries contributed to many aspects of public life and community building in the U.S.A.. Scientists, artists, farmers and entrepreneurs shaped the fabric of their new homeland. Their contributions to society included those in the field of health care and well-being. From founding pharmacies to promoting natural remedies, from creating spa towns to developing new pharmaceuticals and businesses in the health care field, these immigrants helped improve lives – both in Indiana and across the country. In your essay, describe and analyze one or more aspects of these accomplishments, either by focusing on one particular person or business, or by discussing one domain of specialization (i.e. pharmaceuticals, natural remedies, lifestyle, physical fitness, etc.).  

Evaluation of Essay: Factual evidence/research, analysis, creativity, writing style will be considered equally.
Evaluation of Personal Statement (in German): content, details, grammar and vocabulary.
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Contest Requirements: Please submit in 1 Word document:
  • Essay, approx. 750-1000 words (in English); Notate sources and include a “Works Cited”
  • One page (double spaced) statement (~250 words) of student’s background (in German), highlighting any experiences / planned experiences with German language and culture which have influenced the student’s personal life and educational career, or their own German-American heritage (where applicable).
  • Cover page with: Student name & email address, Teacher’s Name, University Name
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Submit entries via email (subject line: “IGHS College Essay Contest”) as one Word document attachment to: Dr. Wendy Westphal, IGHS Education Committee, Marian University German Program, abroad@marian.edu
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