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Iowa Water Center Spirit of the Water Essay Contest now open!

Iowa Water Center Spirit of the Water Essay Contest now open!

Without water, there would be no life. Water serves as a medium in which we can grow healthy plants, innovate in industry, and play in the outdoors. From supporting our natural habitats to running through our kitchen faucets, it allows us to flourish as a community of living beings.

It not only sustains us, but inspires us.

The Iowa Water Center would like to invite students from around the state to participate in the 2017 Iowa Water Center Spirit of the Water Essay Contest and share with us how water inspires them.

What students are eligible to participate?

  • Students enrolled in 9-12th grade in public, private, and home school programs in Iowa are eligible for the high school contest.
  • Students enrolled in 2 and 4-year degree universities and colleges in Iowa are eligible for the undergraduate competition.
  • Students enrolled in graduate and MFA programs located in Iowa are eligible for the graduate competition.

Information regarding submission guidelines, judging criteria, and essay prompts can found at the following at the Iowa Water Center website.

We recognize the positive impact of diversity and welcome applications from all students meeting eligibility guidelines.  Persons with documented disabilities are encouraged to contact IWC staff to make timely requests for reasonable accommodations

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