2014 Korean-American Youth Assistance Coalition Essay Writing Contest Korean-American Youth Assistance Coalition (KAYAC) is pleased to announce the Essay Writing Contest for the students who participated in the 2014 Motherland Excursion for Korean-American Youth. KAYAC encourages all the students to participate in this year’s Essay Writing Contest to share their experiences with fellow Korean-American youths. FORMAT Each entry should include:  Completed entry form  Original entry of maximum 500 words, typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt font in English OR 바탕 11 pt font in Korean  Entry pages (8 ½ “x 11”) stapled together  Word count noted on entry form If any of the above items are missing, the entry will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified. TOPIC Reflecting on the 2014 Motherland Excursion to Korea, the essay should include the following: "Your Identity as [a Korean or] a Korean American" Please elaborate on your clear-cut future roles as a member of Korean (American) community, American society, and the world. DEADLINE The essay and entry form should be postmarked no later than Feb 15, 2015 and mailed to KAYAC 330 West 42 Street, Suite 1701 New York, NY 10036 AWARDS The students who have written the top entries will be announced at the 2015 KAYAC Forum on Friday 3/27/2015. First Place (1) Second Place (1) Third Place (1) Honorable Mention (5) KAYAC Essay Writing Contest for the 15th Students ENTRY FORM Student’s English Name : ______________________________________________ (Last), (First) Student’s Korean Name: _______________________________________________ Parent’s Name : ______________________________________________________ Address : ______________________________________________________ City : _____________________________ Zip__________________________ Phone : ___________________ E-mail: ________________________________ Grade : __________ ___M ___F Birth date: ____/______/_______ Word count : ___________ Signed : _____________________________________________________ Parent’s signature and permission to enter into contest .