University of Missouri
Deadline: November 30, 2013
Science & Agricultural Journalism
Writing Contest for Young Journalists
$1,000 Scholarship Offered toWinner in Each Category
Open to all High School Seniors. See page 2 for Contest Rules.
Category 1
Science and Environmental
Journalism
What is the most important science
or environmental frontier of today,
and what is the role of journalists in
communicating this to society?
Photo by George Laur
Category 2
Food Journalism
How do the foods you grew up with reflect
the culture of your family, heritage and/or
community?
Photo by Edsel Little, Creative Commons
Category 3
Agricultural Journalism
What role will agricultural journalists play
in solving the problems of food insecurity,
both in the United States and abroad?
Photo by George Laur
be the VOICE
... for those who have questions, and for those who have answers
be the VOICE: Writing Contest for Young Journalists
Sponsored by the MU Science and Agricultural Journalism Program
About our Program
Consumer interest has never been
greater in topics such as:
Food production
Climate change
Energy
Biotechnology
Water quality
Agriculture
Environment
Food safety
Local foods
Photo by J.B. Forbes
The Science and Agricultural Journalism Program teaches students how to communicate (using traditional and new
media) about issues that affect people’s everyday lives. The degree is offered in partnership with the Missouri School of
Journalism.
Our program is designed for students who see themselves on the forefront of communicating about the food system
or the environment, and every topic that falls under those big categories — if this appeals to you, the MU Science and
Agricultural Journalism degree program could be the perfect fit.
Our Writing Contest
Select the category you are most interested in (Science and Environment, Food or Agriculture) and write an essay
focused on the official topic for that category.
Essays should be three to four pages in length, 12-point Times, double spaced and stapled.
Please put your name and email address in the top right corner of each page.
Deadline for entries: Must be postmarked no later than November 30, 2013.
Mail three copies of your essay, along with a signed entry form (found on website, see URL below) that verifies your
essay is your own, original work, to this address:
Sharon Wood-Turley
Science and Agricultural Journalism Program Chair
112 Gentry Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Winners will be notified by Dec. 23, 2013.
Scholarship is valid for students admitted to the University of Missouri fall semester 2014 with a declared
major in Science and Agricultural Journalism.
For complete rules and entry form, go to:
http://dass.missouri.edu/agj/writingcontest/