Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott recently announced
the 2015 Black History Month contests, honoring both students and educators.
Student Art and Essay Contests:
Art and essay contests are open to students in Kindergarten to
12th grade. The theme for this year’s essay and art contests is “A Celebration
of African-American Innovation and Innovators.” Students are asked to share how
African-American innovators have shaped Florida.
The art contest is open to all Florida students in grades K-3, and
two winners will be selected.
The essay contest is open to all Florida students in grades 4
through 12. Three winners will be selected: one elementary student (grades
4-5), one middle-school student (grades 6-8), and one high school student
(grades 9-12). Winners will receive a four-year Florida College Plan
scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
Information about the contests and Florida’s Black History Month
is available on Florida’s Black History Month website at www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.
