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NGS Rubincam Youth Writing Competition 2020 | Win $500 & Other Prizes

Apply for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Rubincam Youth Writing Competition 2020 for High and Middle School Students Worldwide. Stand a Chance to Win $500 USD and Other Prizes, See Eligibility, Requirements, Application Procedures and Deadline.

The awards may be given annually to a student in either one or two age categories for an appropriately prepared genealogy. Up to two honorable mentions (runners-up) may also be named in each category. The awards are announced and presented at the annual NGS Banquet at the annual NGS Family History Conference. If the winners are not present, award presentations may be made at another agreed-upon time.

Categories/Prizes.

  • Senior: High school students in grades 9–12 at the time of submission. The award winner receives a $500 cash prize, a plaque, and a one-year NGS membership (non-print). Presentation details of the winning submission may appear in NGS Magazine.
  • Junior: Middle school students in grades 6–8 at the time of submission. The award winner receives a $250 cash prize, a plaque, and a one-year NGS membership (non-print). Presentation details of the winning submission may appear in NGS Magazine.

Eligibility.

  • Young persons worldwide are eligible to apply
  • NGS membership is not required
  • Students must apply under the appropriate age/grade award
  • The submission
    • Must be in English
    • Must be original unpublished work
    • Become property of NGS and will not be returned
    • Are not eligible for later re-submission
    • Will not be returned if incomplete

Method of Application

Entries can be submitted via email at awards@ngsgenealogy.org with “Rubincam Youth Writing Competition” in the subject line.

Or by post to:
NGS Rubincam Youth Writing Competition
National Genealogical Society
6400 Arlington Blvd, Suite 810
Falls Church, VA 22042-2318