McGraw-Hill Companies and HBCU Connect announce 2nd Black History Month Essay Contest

 

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The McGraw-Hill Companies, recognized as the #1 employer on the HBCU Connect Top 50 Employer list for 2 consecutive years, along with HBCU Connect, is proud to announce the 2nd annual Black History Month Essay Contest. The contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who attend a Historically Black College or University. Students must be able to show proof of enrollment status.

The top three winners will receive an Amazon Kindle and a copy of the e-Book: “Influence: The Power to Change Anything”. The 10 runners up will receive a hard copy of the same book. All participants who submit an essay are also encouraged to submit a resume if they are interested in an internship at The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Instructions:

In 500 words or less, explain how being educated at a Historically Black College or University will help you be a future influencer.

* Essay submission deadline: February 28, 2011
* Essay word limit: 500 maximum
* Participants are encouraged to submit their resume along with the essay
* Contact scholarships@hbcuconnect.com if you have any questions
* Winners will be announced by March 31st

Submit essay by visiting:
www.hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/mcgrawhill.shtml