The submission period for Illinois Valley Community College’s 2024 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest is open.

The student who best describes “How IVCC has changed my life” will win $300 and read their essay at the May 18 Commencement ceremony.

All currently enrolled full- or part-time IVCC students are eligible. Essays must be 500 words or less and be submitted as an attachment to [email protected]. Deadline is noon Friday, Feb. 23.

The winning essay will be entered in the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) statewide contest. One submission will be chosen for a $500 award.

For information, contact Vice President of Student Services Mark Grzybowski at 815 224 0393 or email [email protected].