Written Advertisement Scholarship

Create written copy for an advertisement appropriate for a magazine or newspaper. Your written advertisement should persuade the public to support programs that are designed to slow, halt, and eventually reverse U.S. population growth. The key issue to be addressed in your written advertisement is U.S. population size and growth. You may also address the negative consequences of U.S. overpopulation, such as: environmental damage, natural resource depletion, deterioration of infrastructure, economic strain, etc.

Entries must be in Microsoft WORD and contain between 100 and 200 words.

The NPG Scholarship Committee will select at least nine winning entries. Written advertisement copy will be judged based on the quality of writing, originality, relevance to the topic, and evidence of critical thinking. All decisions are at the discretion of NPG Scholarship Judges, and all decisions are final. All scholarships will be paid directly to the accredited college or university of the winning students. Official contest information is available on our website (www.NPG.org).

Official Contest Rules and Eligibility Requirements:

1. Entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on April 21, 2025 through NPG’s official submission webpage. Those received after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Winners will be announced online at www.NPG.org by July 11, 2025.
2. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools is not permitted and will lead to disqualification.
3. Written advertisement must be the original work of the applicant. Artwork or photos are not required and if included with the entry, they will not be included in judging.
4. Document must be in a MS Word (.doc or .docx) file. Google Docs, Pages, PDF and other file formats will not be accepted. File name MUST include applicant’s name and document MUST include the applicant’s name, address, email, and telephone number. Written advertisement should be between 100 and 200 words, in 12-14 pt. font.
5. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
6. Applicant must be a senior in high school or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior enrolled in an official undergraduate program of study for the Fall 2025 semester.
7. Applicant must be 14 years old or older.
8. Applicant must be enrolled in or attending an accredited school within the United States, or operated overseas by the U.S. government, for the Fall 2025 semester.
9. No purchase or contribution is required for entry. Neither membership in nor contributions to NPG will enhance the chances of winning.
10. Applicant must sign the application form. (A parent or guardian signature is also required for all applicants under 18.)
11. All entries are subject to the NPG Privacy Policy.
12. Relatives of NPG employees or directors are not eligible.
13. Not valid where prohibited.
14. The winning written advertisements will be posted on NPG’s website.
15. Failure to comply with all the rules will result in an applicant’s entry to be disqualified.
16. Entries may be used by NPG for advertising purposesNegativ