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Francine and Gerison Lansdown Children’s Rights Essay Prize
Direct application
$500
About this scholarship
Students registered full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian university, or who graduated from one less than one year ago, may submit an essay on children's rights. Topics may include children's rights and mental health, girls' rights, health, or climate change.
The prize is $500. Essays must not exceed 10 double-spaced pages (about 3,000 words) plus notes and references, and may be submitted in English or French. Email completed essays to the Landon Pearson Centre Director with the subject line Francine and Gerison Lansdown Essay Submission.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Essay on children's rights
- Essay must be no more than 10 double-spaced pages (about 3,000 words), plus notes and references.
- Essay may be submitted in English or French.
- Email the completed essay to the Landon Pearson Centre Director with the subject line "Francine and Gerison Lansdown Essay Submission."