Sandpiper Supply’s Scholarship Essay Contest
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Scholarship Award. Please see below for criteria and how to enter.
Congratulations to the 2019 winners of Sandpiper Supply’s “What Makes Savannah Home” Scholarship!
Our Grand Prize $1000 Winner – Marcus DeBry from Benedictine Military School
Our Second Place $500 Winner – Micah Nix from Effingham College and Career Academy
Our Third Place $250 Winner – Loren Whitley from Richmond Hill High School
And Honorable Mention $100 Winners Kaydriana Simpson and Payton Mercer
Each and every essay that was submitted was a joy to read. Seeing the love and passion that these students have for Savannah brings a renewed sense of pride and hope for our city. The entrants spoke about the history, the architecture, the family ties and the all of the unique traits that makes the Lowcountry and Savannah so special. Each and every one of our entrants has a bright future ahead of them and we wish them the best in all of their endeavors.
We were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from our participants and are planning to award scholarships again next year. Please check back for more details on entering.
The Essay Topic
To participate in the contest, applicants are to write an essay on the following topic: What makes Savannah home?
How to Apply
The contest is open to all persons who are currently a Senior in good standing at any high school in the Chatham, Bryan or Effingham counties of Georgia during the 2019-2020 academic year. The essay must be at least two pages, not more than three pages. People who wish to participate must send their MLA format essay as an email attachment to entry@sandpipersav.com by May 1, 2020. In the body of the email, applicants must include the following information:
- Your name, address, and phone number
- If you are under 18, contact information for your parent or guardian
- The name of the school you are currently attending as well as the name of the school you are planning to attend and the course of study
- The best way to contact you
Entries may also be mailed to the corporate address with a cover letter containing the information required above.
Detailed Rules –
Format and Content –
Essay title will be “What Makes Savannah Home”
Format will be Times New Roman, 12 point, MLA format. No less than 2 pages, no more than 3 pages. Submitted entry must be writer’s original work. Only 1 entry per year. Entry is due by 11:59pm on the due date. Entries postmarked after this deadline will not be considered.
Entry and Eligibility –
Entries may be submitted via email to entry@sandpipersav.com or mailed to the corporate address. Faxed entries or entries submitted to other email addresses will not be accepted. All entries become the property of Sandpiper Supply, Inc. Winning and finalist essays may be published by Sandpiper, Supply, Inc.
The contest is open to all persons who are currently a Senior in good standing at any high school in the Chatham, Bryan or Effingham counties of Georgia. No relatives of individuals working for Sandpiper Supply, Inc, its leadership or contest judges are eligible to submit entries for this contest.
Finalists may be required to submit proof of graduation and intent to attend college, university, vocational or technical school.
Judging Process –
All submissions will go through an initial screening process. All eligible submissions will be reviewed by Sandpiper Supply, Inc. and finalists will be chosen. Finalists from this process will then be given to a panel of independent judges who will judge the essay on its original content. Winners will be determined by a majority vote from judges.
For additional information, contact Christy Ellis at 912-236-3351.
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