ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
Lead. Inspire. Uplift.
Every year, the Sigma Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. invites high school students to put their voice on paper and their future on the record. This isn’t a contest about who writes the prettiest sentence. It’s about who’s paying attention, thinking for themselves, and willing to say something worth reading.
Write your best 700 to 750 words. Show us how you think. We’ll take it from there.
Why This Contest Exists
Scholarship, leadership, and community uplift aren’t just words on a shield, they’re the standard Omega Psi Phi has held for over a century. This essay contest is one way we put that standard into practice: real dollars, real recognition, and a real audience for students who are ready to be heard.
No gimmicks, no shortcuts. Just an honest chance for a student to be recognized for original thinking.
What You Could Win
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
Essay Guidelines
Must be original, unpublished work, and not currently secured by copyright.
Length: 700 to 750 words.
Format: typewritten, double-spaced, Arial 12-point font.
Submitted through the official online application. https://form.jotform.com/252475662609061
Important Dates
Application deadline: October 31, 2026
A complete submission includes:
- Completed application
- Signed parent consent form
- Signed media release form
How to Apply
Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit the application link to get started. Submissions are reviewed on originality, clarity, and the strength of the ideas behind them, so take the time to say what you actually mean.
Questions?
Reach out to jbrown@sigmatau-oppf.org for more details.
Investing in today’s scholars for tomorrow’s leaders.
Our Youth. Our Future. Our Legacy.
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