2016 Scholarship Essay Contest Topic
“The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been in existence since 1926. Of all The IAPMO Group’s core competencies, which division do you feel is making the greatest impact and why?“
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), a worldwide organization of dedicated professionals striving to make our planet a safer and healthier place in which to live, will again sponsor an essay competition awarding scholarships to three young people.
Participants in this year’s contest will submit essays expressing their thoughts on “The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been in existence since 1926. Of all The IAPMO Group’s core competencies, which division do you feel is making the greatest impact and why?”
PURPOSE
To acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.
GENERAL RULES
1. The deadline for essay submissions is 11:59pm (PT) on May 1, 2016.
2. Students must provide a copy of their full-time schedule to confirm eligibility.
3. Essays must be written on the topic noted above, and must be an original essay.
4. One essay per student.
5. Essays should be no fewer than 800 words and no more than 1,600 words.
6. Essays must be typewritten, double-spaced. All citations to factual data should be noted in the
footnote or in a References page.
7. Cover page should include student’s name, address, phone number and email.
8. Essays must be submitted via email to essay@iapmo.org; via fax to 909-472-4241; or mail to:
The IAPMO Group
Attn: Gaby Davis, Essay Contest
4755 E. Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761
PRIZES
The Sandra Imprescia Essay Scholarship Committee will review essays to determine the top three. IAPMO’s Board of Directors will select and announce essay contest winners by August 2016. Prizes will be awarded as follows
First Place – one winner
- $1,000
- Publication of essay in Official and at IAPMO web site
- One year IAPMO membership
Second Place – one winner
- $750
- Publication of essay in Official and at IAPMO web site
Third Place – one winner
- $500
- Publication of essay in Official and at IAPMO web site
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Site: http://www.iapmo.org/pages/essaycontest.aspx
http://www.iapmo.org/pages/essaycontest.aspx