Writing Contests

The Paul Simon Essay Contest and the Gandhi/King Peace Essay Contest are available this spring. Each comes with a cash prize for the HCC winner and entrance into the state-wide contest which also has a cash prize.

The submission deadline is March 1. 

More information is linked here. 

• Simon Contest: Simon Essay Contest HCC 2025
• Ghandi/King Contest: Ghandi King Peace Essay Contest HCC 2025

For questions and further assistance with the contests, please contact stephanie.kratz@heartland.edu