Chambersburg, Pa. — The Hankey Center at Wilson College is sponsoring its 5^th annual National Women’s History Month High School Essay Contest, which is open for entries from now through March 4.

The contest, which offers cash prizes and new this year —  a one-time $1,000 scholarship to Wilson — is open to students in grades 9 through 12 attending public or private schools in Franklin, Cumberland, Adams and Fulton counties in Pennsylvania and Washington County, Md.

Essays must be between 750 and 1,750 words, and must focus on a significant person, event or movement in women’s history and must analyze the relevance or influence today. The research for the essay must also include at least one primary source. More details about essay requirements, contact Hankey Center Director Amy Ensley at amy.ensley@wilson.edu.

The essay contest offers a cash prize of $150 for first place, $100 for second and $50 for third. In addition, this year’s winner will be offered a one-time $1,000 scholarship if he or she enrolls full time at Wilson after graduation from high school.

Essays must be sent by email to hankeycenter@wilson.edu by Friday, March 4.

For more information, contact Ensley at 717-264-4141, Ext. 3279, or amy.ensley@wilson.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT:       
Amy Ensley, Director of the Hankey Center
Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3279
Email: amy.ensley@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 29 majors and master’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college had a fall 2015 enrollment of 923, which includes students from 22 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.