Italian inventor Antonio Meucci is not only the original inventor of the telephone but also an endless list of other inventions that are still in use today. In honor of his 214th birthday, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is proud to announce the 2022 Antonio Meucci High School Essay Contest. The deadline for essay submission is Monday, April 4, 2022. The top three essay winners will each receive a cash prize.
See their website www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.com for the requirements.
The Antonio Meucci Essay Contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 who attend either public or private school in New York City. The contest invites students to have fun as they discover, research, and explore one of the four essay topics listed below.
Cash prizes will be awarded to individuals for the best essay.
One 1st prize winner will receive a cash prize of $250
One 2nd prize winner will receive a cash prize of $150
One 3rd prize winner will receive a cash prize of $100
The judges will be looking for:
Descriptive language
Spelling and grammar
Valuable content and/or research
PLEASE NOTE: All entries must be received by Monday, April 4, 2022.
