Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has announced its third annual NextGen Essay Contest, open to writers ages 14 through 27. As HAF continues its efforts to build a progressive Hindu American voice, it is also working to ensure the voices of future Hindu American leaders are heard.The NextGen Essay Contest was established in 2009 to engage the youth and to continue to emphasize the importance of a Hindu American identity. This year, the age group has been expanded to include an even younger generation of Hindu Americans.
The topic of this year's essay contest is: "Every day, my Hindu-ness makes me a better American because..." Being a Hindu in America can often times mean leading two lives -- "Hindu" within the comfort of our homes and faith communities, and "American" outside. But there are also many values and ideals of both our Hindu and American identities that beautifully complement one another.
To participate, please send in your entries by Friday, August 12, 2011 to essay@hafsite.org. All three of the first prize winning essays will be published in the Huffington Post. Cash prizes range from $100-$500.
For prizes, rules and judging criteria, please read the HAF Essay Contest announcement.
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