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Through the power of storytelling, we aim to weave the vibrant threads of immigrant experiences, inspire a new generation of writers, and celebrate the beauty of concise literary creation.

To participate in the contest, students must ensure that their school is one of the participating schools. We encourage students to inquire with their school administrative team or teachers to confirm whether their school is part of the contest. If the school is participating, students can then follow the guidelines provided by the school to join the contest, showcase their writing talents, and share their migration story by submitting their entries. It’s a great opportunity to not only express their creativity but also contribute their unique perspective to the contest!

The subject of the contest revolves around your immigration story. We invite you to share this personal journey by crafting a compelling narrative up to 600 words. To ensure you meet all the requirements, please follow the guidelines provided by your teachers. Once your story is ready, submit it through the contest website. Make sure to complete the submission before the specified deadline. We look forward to hearing your unique migration story!

Students: Upon participation, students will receive a $10 USD gift card as a token of appreciation.

The contest’s top three winners will receive gift cards valued at $1,500 USD, $750 USD, and $300 USD respectively, in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

Teachers (Ambassador Teacher): The Ambassador Teachers, acknowledged for their exceptional guidance, will be awarded a $200 USD gift to be redeemed for class materials to further support their educational endeavors.

Schools: Schools will receive a $500 USD donation to enhance their educational initiatives and support their efforts. 

These prizes aim to celebrate and reward the efforts of both individual participants and the educational institutions involved. We hope these incentives inspire a heightened enthusiasm for the contest!

Students from participating schools in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to participate.

Your story should revolve around your immigration experience or that of your family, delving into questions such as: Where does your family come from? What challenges did they face upon settling?

our story should be up to 600 words in length.

Submissions are accepted until September 30th. After this, the selection process begins, with winners announced in November during an awards ceremony.