Subject: FFRF 2017 student essay contests offers over $30,000 in awards Description: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is delighted to unveil its 2017 annual student essay competitions. Each of the contests offers six awards: first place – $3,000; second place – $2,000; third place – $1,000; fourth place – $750; fifth place – $500; sixth place – $400. FFRF also offers optional honorable mentions of $200. To encourage student activism, Florida FFRF members Dean and Dorea Schramm also offer a bonus of $100 to any winner who is a member of a secular student club at time of entry. All eligible entrants will receive a choice of a school-year membership in FFRF or freethinking book or product. Contact Person: Barret Wessel Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Website URL: http://https://ffrf.org/outreach/ffrf-student-scholarship-essay-contests