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University of Waterloo

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Brock University

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Queen's University

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State University of New York (SUNY)

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The Erindale Academy

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Brock University 

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Yale University

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University of Waterloo

Writing and Speaking Contest consists of a 300-500 word essay or visual artwork and a video.

Each entry to the contest will consist of an essay or piece of visual art produced by a current school student, that looks at the effects of COVID-19 through the lens of a subject like mathematics, art, history, business, and science.

For example, a participant who looks at COVID-19 from a historical viewpoint can make a comparison of the epidemics throughout history and how COVID-19 has changed history. An art lover can create a piece of artwork, write about it, and present his/her ideas about the impacts of COVID-19 on humanity as a whole. A student who is interested in business studies can show his/her thoughts on the consequences of COVID-19 as well as solutions during and after the pandemic to businesses and the entire economy of his/her country and the world. Students interested in sciences can illustrate their thinking of medical solutions to helping prevent the spread of the virus.

Chosen finalists will present their entry to a panel of judges for a chance to win:

       1st Place Winner (one): $500 CAD, Certificate of Distinction 

       2nd Place Winners (five): $200 CAD, Certificate of Distinction 

       3rd Place Winners (ten): $100 CAD, Certificate of Distinction 

       Top 25% students: Free Online Leadership Class 

The Top 25% of students will be eligible to win a $25,000 scholarship (provided by The Erindale Academy), which can be used over a 4-year period at The Erindale Academy. Transcripts must be submitted. Minimum GPA required.

Top 25% will also receive a Certificate of Distinction with their names posted on this website.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

Are the ideas expressed by the 

student unique and original?

How interesting, clear and captivating

 is the presentation?

Are the fact presented based on dependable sources of information?

Is there something about the presentation that makes it stand out?

Vocabulary level, clarity, how well it supports the essay or art piece.

Rules regarding plagiarism will be 

strictly enforced.