THIRD DISTRICT, OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
2025 Essay Title:
In a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence, What Does It Mean to Lead with Integrity and Purpose?
ELIGIBILITY & RULES
The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application
through a Chapter of the Fraternity.
The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay
must be between 700 and 750 words in length.
The type-written, double-spaced essay
may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word. Use of assistance software and/or technology
(i.e. AI) in creating this original work is strictly prohibited. The Committee will be
using software to detect the usage of Artificial Intelligence to assist with the
essay. If the content is found to be above a 40% threshold the essay will be
disqualified.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
All submissions will be reviewed by your local Chapter (determined by your high school/home
address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 31, 2025. Do not change or shorten
the Essay Topic.
RATING CRITERIA
All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the following
criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points:
1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)
