much for his activism as his lyricism. Now, in addition to promoting
good will through his lyrics and his time, the Viper Records Executive
Vice President is now putting his money where is mouth is—literally.
This week, Technique announced the “3rd World” writing contest, created to assist students in grades nine through 12 with the growing cost of obtaining an education.
Seniors graduating this year are also eligible to participate.
High
school students are “invited to write essays about their perceptions
and/or experiences in regards to the United States’ relations to the
third world in general, or a third world country/countries in
particular. The essays must be original work and must be limited to
500-750 words,” Technique, who will personally select the winners, said
in a statement to HipHopDX.
Three winners will be chosen. First prize is $1500, second prize is $1,000 and third prize is $500.
Requirements:
-Must be between 500-750 words.
-Only one submission per student.
-Essay must be the original work of the student.
-Essay must be about U.S. relations to a third-world country or countries.
-Please make sure you include a cover letter with your submission.
-Your essay should be double-spaced whether type-written or neatly hand-written.
It’s been almost 4 years since this contest was held, and it seems that no announcement was ever made about a winner or recipient. What’s going on with this? I hope tech hasn’t forgotten all about it.