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Alabama State CAP Essay Contest
It’s time again for the annual Alabama State CAP Essay contest. This annual event provides valuable scholarship money to Alabama high school seniors. In addition to the scholarship, it gives these students an opportunity to learn more about the history of labor.

Good education is essential in order to build a better tomorrow for everyone. The Alabama State CAP recognizes the impact the cost of higher education can have on students wishing to further their education. As a result, they sponsor this contest each fall. The Essay Contest has been held since 1982.

The contest is open to all students scheduled to graduate from an Alabama High School and planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full time student commencing with the fall term of 2002.

The following guidelines apply to this year’s contest:
Scholarship Awards:
1st Place - $1200
2nd Place - $1000
3rd Place - $600
4th Place - $400
1. Essay Topics –Labor and Politics in Alabama
2. Paper - plain white - 8 1/2" X 11"
3. Typewritten - one side only - double spaced
4. Length - no more than 400 words
5. Deadline – February 27, 2003
All essays must be accompanied by a cover sheet containing the following:
Your name, address, telephone number, age, grade level and school, and the name of the college or university where you plan to attend. A statement from your principal or guidance counselor confirming that you have submitted an application, taken entrance exams, or sent transcripts to a college or university.

Mail to:
Alabama CAP Council, UAW
1004 North 50th Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35212

The Local 2195 Library is a great resource for researching information for essays. The library features a number of books on labor and it’s history. Books are available for checkout to UAW members and their families. Checkout is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. See Nancy Coleman for assistance.

The 2002 essay winners were:
First Place – Jordan Cassidy Girten – Walker High School
Second Place – Christinia Emfinger – Jemison High School
Third Place – Lindsay Smith – Curry High School
Fourth Place – Ashley Witherspoon – Hartselle High School