A&E Canadian Classroom: Lives That Make a Difference

The 2020-2021 Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest

Tell us about the heroes that make a difference in and out of your classroom and win
$1,500!

Welcome to the 2020-2021 Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest.

Here you can learn more about this year’s essay contest and Official Rules, check out last year’s essay winners, and submit your own essay into the competition!

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Here’s How to Enter and Win

Students in 5th–12th grades may enter by writing an essay based on someone they think made the biggest impact on Canadian society in 2020-2021. Prizes are awarded in two grade levels: 5th–8th grade and 9th–12th grade. Two winners will be selected in each level.

GRAND PRIZE
$1,500 for student
$500 for Department/
Classroom of Teacher

FIRST PRIZE
$1,000 for student
$500 for Department/
Classroom of Teacher

The 2020-2021 Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest is now closed.

Please check out last year’s winners and read their essays by visiting the 2019 Winners page.

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