Essay Contests

Syewap: Send Your Essay Win A Prize - entry fee
(ongoing - read rules for the one you want to enter)
This site lists one or more essay contests.

Gigglegig Essay Contests
Win $500 each month. There is no limit to the number of stories you can submit, nor how often you could win. Monthly awards based on stories submitted by the 30th of the month. The top story will win $500 for that month. Award recipients will be notified, paid, and posted by the 15th of the following month.

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Spreading Smucker's Traditions Recipe and Essay Contest
[ends Nov 16.11 - once per person]
Win a family reunion, awarded as a check for $20,000, and a personal planner for a family reunion awarded as a check for $1,000.
Five Finalists will receive one Gift Basket of Smucker's brand products.
»» Submit an original family recipe made with Smucker's.

DIRECTV Ultimate Displaced Fan Contest - US 18+
[ends Dec 31.11 - once per person]
Win a 5-day trip to Super Bowl XLVI plus a DirecTV System. ARV $11,407
Submit your essay and pic/video to enter.

VISA Prepaid Tips Contest - US 18+
[ends 1.1.12 - weekly entry per category per person/daily voting]
Win VISA gift card prizes of $1000, $500, or $50.