Community College Week and NISOD are proud to announce the annual Scott Wright Student Essay Contest in honor of Scott Wright, past editor of Community College Week (1995–2000), recipient of the 1998 Award for Excellence in Higher Education Journalism, and the reporter who brought national attention to developmental education and the unique mission community colleges possess in providing an accessible education. Deadline is January 30, 2015.

Student authors are asked to describe an actual faculty member, staff member, or administrator who encouraged him or her to complete a course, finish a semester, or graduate from college, and describe how that encouragement helped him or her reach their goal.

  • One winning student author will receive a $1,000 check.
  • The faculty member, staff member, or administrator featured in the winning essay will receive a $1,000 check.
  • NISOD will provide a complimentary membership to the winning student author’s college.

For complete details, visit

www.nisod.org/studentessaycontest