Boone County Right to Life
2026 Pro-Life Essay Contest-Scholarship Award

Essay theme: Your aunt and uncle have been trying to have a baby for 7 years. They have decided to adopt several frozen embryos (snowflake babies). What can you discover about the process and the ethics of donation and adoption of frozen embryos. Essay must include: 1) a minimum of 3 facts about frozen embryos, and 2) an example of a successful embryo (snowflake) adoption.

• Essay must be 400-600 words in length.

• Essay must be double spaced with the pages numbered. Use 12 pt. Font.

• Essay will be judged by originality, content, and accuracy of facts presented

• Required to use a minimum of two separate sources and to list all sources on an added reference page.

• Cover sheet must include: Contestant’s full name, full mailing address, phone number, date of birth, parent/guardian name, High School attending (if applicable), and word count.

Submission Guidelines:

Who is eligible?
Boone County residents who are Seniors in High School or the academic equivalent.

• Submission Dates: March 6 through April 6, 2026.

• Submit essay electronically to: postmaster@boonecountyrighttolife.org

• By submitting an entry, the contestant and parent or guardian confirm that the essay is original, but not copyrighted, and agree to allow Boone County Right to Life to reprint any winning essays.

• Winner and parents will be invited to attend the Annual BCRTL Banquet on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and may read essay, if desired.

Suggested Resources:

· https://nightlight.org/snowflakes-embryo-adoption-donation/

· https://www.embryodonation.org

· https://embryoadoption.org

· Life Issues www.lifeissues.org

· Live Action www.liveaction.org

Announcement of Essay Winners

• Essay winners will receive notice no later than April 15, 2026.

• Winning essays may be printed in local newspapers and the Quarterly Boone County Right to Life newsletter and Facebook page.

• Top participants will be given free tickets to the Annual Boone County Right to Life Dinner on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

• School Administration of winning essay students will be notified of the Scholarships awarded.

First Place: $500.00 Second Place: $300.00 Third Place: $200.00

Essay Guidelines