How have you made a difference in your community? How have you seen a difference in your community due to the actions of one or many? Every year we ask you to reflect on the impact you’ve made on others or your community! These can be big or small feats — just as long as you write about an instance where you went above and beyond to help out.
Write about your experience and have your essay published in Teen Ink magazine!
Deadline: November 1, 2024
Rules:
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You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter
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No inappropriate content
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Submissions must relate to the topic (Making a Difference)
Guidelines and Details:
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Your entry must be written by yourself
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There is no limit to the amount of essays you can submit
How to Submit:
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Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
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Submit your work to the appropriate essay category on Teen Ink. Include "Make a Difference" in your submission's tags. You can do this by using the "additional tags" field in your submission form.
Prizes:
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Winner and honorable mentions will have their essay published in Teen Ink magazine!
