From: Jan Wee <jwee@mail.arc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Outer Limits Writing Scholarship (for HS Seniors)
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 06:22:00 -0500
Dear discuss-lfm members,
Discuss-lfm is a forum for discussion regarding the implementation
of the Live From Mars project, and therefore NOT open for anyone
to post inappropriate/irrelevant information. Therefore we,
LFM, always want posts like the one below to be *submitted for
approval!* Thanks to MGM's contact for following this
protocol!
Since we've seen great journals and writing come from PTK's
"cutting-edge science" activities and since Live From Mars
does promote integration >>>across the curriculum<<<
and because we've been gratified to see many teachers & students receive
awards, grants, etc. as a direct or indirect result of participating
in PTK, we are delighted to think there'll be some strong entries for
the Outer Limits Writing Scholarship.
PTK would love to let you know about any and all ways to acquire
funds. Stay tuned for a posting about THINKQUEST which offers
about $1,000,000 in prizes.
Jan Wee, discuss-lfm moderator
Passport to Knowledge
Live From Mars
THE OUTER LIMITS WRITING SCHOLARSHIP
FIRST PRIZE: $5,000 TWO SECOND PRIZES: $2,500
PRESENTED BY MGM WORLDWIDE TELEVISION GROUP AND
TRILOGY ENTERTAINMENT
www.theouterlimits.com
The Outer Limits is a Sci Fi anthology series that blends fact and fiction to
explore the consequences of humankind's actions in the 20th century and
beyond. Each week the show teaches us that things are not exactly as they
appear.
Select ONE of the following quotes and illustrate its meaning, through your
own original fiction or non-fiction story. Include the quote in your essay.
*Before we allow ourselves to be consumed by our regrets, we should remember
the mistakes we make in life are not so important as the lessons we draw from
them.* (LAST SUPPER)
*For centuries philosophers and theologians have debated what it means to be
human.
Perhaps the answer has eluded us because it is so simple. To be human is to
choose.* (A FEASIBILITY STUDY)
*The more we learn about the universe around us, the more we realize how little
we truly know. But we will only find what wonders await us if no false walls
are built around our explorers and no false restraints applied to the \
unquenchable human thirst to know it all.* (DOUBLE HELIX)
JUDGING: Essays will be judged on both style, content, creativity, innovation,
ingenuity, and presentation. Judges will look for writing that is clear,
articulate
and logically organized.
RULES:
Entrants must be a graduating senior in high school in the 1997/98 Academic
year and planning to attend an accredited college or university within the
first
year after graduating.
Contest not restricted by declared area of study.
To avoid disqualification, a stapled cover sheet must include your name,
home address, home telephone number, name of your high school and
high school phone number.
Topic must be select from the list above.
Essays must be typed on 8-1/2 by 11 paper and double-spaced.
Essay must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200 words in length.
Essay must be solely the work of the entrant.
Essays must be postmarked no later then January 31, 1998.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be posted on The Outer Limits Web-site on April 15, 1998 and ]
notified by mail.
If you wish to verify our receipt of your essay, please enclose a stamped
self-addressed postcard.
No formal entry form.
All entries become the property of MGM Domestic Television/Trilogy
Entertainment Group.
Send all entries to address below:
MGM Domestic Television
2450 Broadway Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
ATTN: THE OUTER LIMITS SCHOLARSHIP