2024 Next ProLife Generation Legacy Scholarship Essay Contest
Kentucky Right to Life invites high school seniors to participate in our annual Next Pro-Life Generation Scholarship Essay or Video Contest.
In light of recent legal shifts and ongoing societal debates surrounding abortion, Kentucky Right to Life remains committed to advocating for a culture of life while respecting and affirming women.
As you craft your position paper, essay or video, please consider the following topics and engage thoughtfully with the complex issues at hand.
Background Information:
In June 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutionally protected right to access abortion, leaving regulations to individual states. As of January 17, 2023, abortion is restricted in thirteen states, including Kentucky. However, our work is far from complete as we strive to protect the most vulnerable and cultivate a society that respects life.
One of the most common arguments that we hear is that abortion must be legal because of rape, incest, or fetal anomalies, or when the baby will not be normal or die shortly after birth. To this, we say that willfully terminating the life of the child will not resolve the violation of a female by a male attacker; it actually violates her again. In no other situation is a child legally killed for the sins of his father. Further, when faced with a traumatic medical situation, a doctor treating a pregnant mother should always try to save both the mom and the baby.
- An essay/statement should not exceed 400 to 600 words in length, double-spaced, with numbered pages, and twelve-point font. Please cite all sources or references used. Applications and essays should be emailed to education@kyrighttolife.org
- Create a video presenting your thoughts and defending your position on one of the three topics listed below. The video should be 30 seconds to 2 minutes in length. Once you have completed your video, upload it to Google Drive. Include the Google link of your video with your application and email it to education@kyrighttolife.org
Additional Guidance: In your essay or video, address the broader societal implications of abortion and its ethical complexities. Challenge common arguments for abortion, particularly those based on circumstances such as rape, incest, or fetal anomalies. Emphasize the importance of creating a life-affirming society that supports both women and the unborn.
Conclusion: As you articulate your position, remember that hard cases can offer the greatest challenge to creating a society that values and protects every life. You represent the future, tomorrow’s leaders and public policymakers, who must operate with ethical standards and a commitment to justice. We look forward to reading your submissions and engaging with your thoughtful reflections on these critical issues.
Thank you for your participation in advancing the cause of life and promoting respect and dignity for all individuals. Blessings as you complete your senior year and continue your journey.
