Open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide [15 years old – 18 years old]
ASHG support National DNA Day through the Annual DNA Day Essay Contest.
This contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide [15 years old – 18 years old] and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments that indicate a deep understanding of scientific concepts related to the essay question. They are evaluated by ASHG members through three rounds of scoring.
Important Dates
- Early January, 2022: Submission site opens
- Early March, 2022: Submission site closes
- Monday, April 25, 2022: DNA Day! Winners and Honorable Mentions announced
Prizes:
1st Place Winner: $1,000 for student
$1,000 genetics materials grant
2nd Place Winner: $600 for student
$600 genetics materials grant
3rd Place Winner: $400 for student
$400 genetics materials grant
Honorable Mentions: 10 student prizes of $100 each
Questions? Email dnaday@ashg.org
Read all the winning essays from 2021 here.
More information / enter the contest please visit HERE