2020 writing contest
- Applicants will submit a one-page essay or poem on the theme "Coming to America."
- This contest is open to middle school and high school students.
- Please submit your entry in a PDF with "Writing Contest" listed in the subject line to education@citizenshipcounts.org
- Please include your full name, address, phone number and the name of your school and grade level in the body of the email.
- The deadline to submit essays is Monday, February 1, 2021.
- The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and the runner-up will receive a $50 Visa gift card
- With your permission, the winning selections will be showcased on our website and in our social media postings.
2020 artwork contest
- Applicants are asked to create an original piece of art that showcases the theme "Coming to America."
- This contest is open to students in all K-12 grade levels.
- Please submit your entry in a PDF with "Artwork Contest" listed in the subject line to education@citizenshipcounts.org
- Please include your full name, address, phone number and the name of your schooland grade level in the body of the email.
- The deadline to submit artwork is Monday, February 1, 2021.
- The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and the runner-up will receive a $50 Visa gift card
- With your permission, the winning selections will be showcased on our website and in our social media postings.
EDUCATE
APPRECIATE
APPRECIATE
EDUCATE middle and high school students about the naturalization process and the role immigrants have played and continue to play in the United States of America.
APPRECIATE
APPRECIATE
APPRECIATE
Create a greater awareness so that the students APPRECIATE the benefits of living in a diverse, inclusive and democratic country such as the United States.
CELEBRATE
APPRECIATE
CELEBRATE
Encourage students to CELEBRATE and take pride in their citizenship as well as the many contributions that immigrants make to our country each and every day.
We are a 2020 top-rated nonprofit organization!
We are proud to announce that Citizenship Counts has been honored with a Top-Rated Award for 2020 from GreatNonprofits. A huge thank you to everyone who shared their testimonials about our program. GreatNonprofits will feature us in their annual Giving Tuesday guide. To read the reviews and learn more, click below: