We’re pleased to announce that the second Yakezie Writing Contest is now live! We are expanding the applicant pool to include college students who are paying the majority of their tuition on their own in addition to high school students or younger. The first contest was a success thanks to all of you, and we’d like to continue the tradition all year. The first place winner will receive $600, second place will receive $300, and the third place essay will receive $100.
After the second contest, we plan to change the way we raise and distribute money after this round. What we plan to do in the short run is create a Pledge Page on Yakezie.com where you can submit your name or site and pledge amount during each contest. Your pledge is your bond as one’s social capital is fast becoming one of the most important currencies. With a Pledge Page, no money goes through Yakezie.com and will go straight to the winners as a gift. As a reminder, ALL money that was sent to Yakezie.com for the first and second contest has been and will be 100% donated. We don’t take any of your contributions for ourselves.
Our #1 goal is to help our Yakezie Scholars further their education and contribute positive change to the community. If you are an individual or corporation who would like to be a sponsor/partner, we’d love to hear from you via e-mail. Without further ado, may we present the second list of Yakezie Writing Contest questions. Read More
