2024 Winners are:
High School Award: Mr. Joshua Pollock
Read Josh's essay here:
Post Secondary Award: Ms. Abrielle Kayban
Read Abrielle's essay here:
Entry Requirements:
Secondary School award: Applicants must be in Grade 11 or 12 at a Central Okanagan high school. Home-schooled and on-line students are welcome.
Post-Secondary School Award: Applicants must be under the age of 30 and be enrolled in post-secondary education for September, 2024.
• Submit a letter of reference from a teacher or community leader and a short bio highlighting any past pro-life involvement.
• Submit an original essay of at least 1000 words.
• Complete and submit the application form found at prolifekelowna.ca.
• All documents must be submitted beforJuly 31st, 2024 by email.
• A $1,200 1st place winner will be chosen for each category and announced before August 31, 2024.
Choose one essay topic:
· How to help restore legal protection for the unborn in Canada.
· Why should abortion be illegal in Canada?
· Why is assisted suicide (MAiD) morally wrong?
Grading (each criterion worth 25%):
· Is the thesis stated clearly and is well-supported throughout?
· Is the information well-organized and does it flow from one idea to the next?
· Is the grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation of high standard?
· Are the ideas presented clearly and backed with logic and facts, and is the essay impactful and persuasive?
Application Form:
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