Junior Achievement of Greater Washington was pleased to offer the 2011 Junior Achievement Essay Competition, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein. Last fall, Junior Achievement invites students from Greater Washington to compete for $110,000 in scholarships.
The competition was open to any student in the 9th-12th grade in Greater Washington from August 24 - October 31, 2011, and asked students to write a 1,000-1,500 word essay on the topic "How can young entrepreneurs and the local governments of DC, Maryland, and Virginia work together to empower the next generation to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Greater Washington?" Students were able to submit their essays to Junior Achievement online at www.myJA.org/students/essay/.
Ten Student Scholarships to Win:
Three Each in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Plus One Grand Prize Winner
Ranging from $10,000 - $20,000
A first, second, and third place winner were selected from each of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, and were each awarded a $10,000 scholarship. One grand prize winner selected from all applicants received a $20,000 scholarship. All winning students were recognized at a private awards ceremony in spring 2012. In addition, from each of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, the school with the greatest number of eligible applications received $6,000.
Three $6,000 School Awards to Win:
One Each in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to empowering young people to own their economic success. Junior Achievement's programs focus on the key content areas of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for the workplace. Individuals can support Junior Achievement's mission by volunteering in a classroom, donating, or participating in a JA Bowl with friends, family, and co-workers. Companies can support Junior Achievement by attending the Washington Business Hall of Fame, organizing a JA Bowl for their employees, or teaching in a local school as part of a JA in a Day event.
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David M. Rubenstein is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Mr. Rubenstein co-founded the firm in 1987. Since then, Carlyle has grown into a firm managing more than $147 billion from 33 offices around the world. To honor his many accomplishments, Mr. Rubenstein was inducted to the Washington Business Hall of Fame in November 2007.
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For more information, please contact David Bing, Director, Development Operations, at David.Bing@JA.org or (202) 777-4475.
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