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Published: 22 Sep 2019 1,632 views
Applications for the Rubicam Youth Writing Competition is now open to Senior and Junior High School students of every nationality including Nigeria.
The Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honour Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy.
These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians. And may be given annually to a student in either one or two age categories for an appropriately prepared genealogy. Up to two honourable 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.
To qualify for the competition, the student has to be in grade 9-12 as at the time of the written work's submission.
| Application Deadline | December 15, 2019 |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Type | Abia |
| Sponsor | The National Genealogical Society |
| Gender | Men and Women |
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. (This was the only category in the Rubincam Youth Writing Competition until 2007.)
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. (This category was established in 2007.)
SUBMISSIONS
Entries can be submitted via email at [email protected] Include “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
Submission Instructions:
The following downloadable PDF files detail submission requirements for both the Senior and the Junior categories of the Rubincam Youth Writing Competition.
Senior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements (PDF 142KB)
Junior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements (PDF 129KB)
Other Citation Forms (PDF 35.9KB)
Suggested References (PDF 37KB)
Deadline for submissions is 15 December, annually.
For more details, please visit the scholarship website here