Abdelkader Education Project – Essay Contest Winners
The Abdelkader Education Project (AEP) is pleased to announce the results from our annual Abdelkader Student Prize competition. This competition is presented by AEP in partnership with Iowa National History Day and is open to middle and high school students across the U.S.
Students were asked to do one of the following:
- Write an essay discussing how Emir Abd el-Kader’s life and values influenced his actions and how those values apply to modern day challenges.
- Create a graphic story (comic) based on one vignette from the Abdelkader Stage Project (middle school or high school).
Middle School Winner
Emmarie Becker
Northview Middle School, Ankeny, IA (Grade 8)
Essay
“From the start of Emir Abdelkader’s life, he was preparing how to be a great leader and how to overcome challenges. Learning about Abdelkader can show you how to meet your own challenges as well.”
HS Honorable Mentions
Kayla Clark
Northview Middle School, Ankeny, IA (Grade 9)
Art Book
The 2022-2023 competition will open this fall. Entry guidelines are subject to change. Please check back in the fall for updated requirements and prompts.
We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our contest and helped make it a success! Special thanks to the following teachers: Kathy Cooper, Steph Schares, Maria LoBianco, and Alexa Long.