2008 Collegiate Essay Contest: Win a $1,500 Scholarship from SMEI!


Congratulations to Raja Tarabishy, University of Connecticut,
who was the first place SMEI Scholarship winner for 2007.

Congratulations to Rodney Henry, Middle Tennessee State University, who was the second place SMEI Scholarship winner for 2007.

 

 

2008 Collegiate Free Enterprise Essay Contest
Sponsored by SMEI

Sales & Marketing Executives International is again proud to support Pi Sigma Epsilon student members with a unique essay contest scholarship. The contest is entitled 2008 Free Enterprise "Secret of Global Success" and is open to active undergraduate members of Pi Sigma Epsilon in good standing only. The student with the first place essay will receive a trip to the SMEI Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame and Academy of Achievement program in September 2008. The SMEI Academy of Achievement formally recognizes men and women who have made significant contributions to the free enterprise system through superior business leadership and professionalism.

The essay contest winner will enjoy 2 days of visiting with and learning from top marketing executives in both casual and formal settings. The Academy will strive to create an inspirational and educational experience, which will have a positive, lifelong impact.

Grand Prize, First Place Award (Presented at the Academy of Achievement, September 19-20, 2008 in Honolulu, HI)

  • $1,500 cash scholarship
  • Award-winning eagle trophy

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  • Travel and accommodations to attend the event

  • Must attend the VIP Luncheon on Saturday of the event to read his/her essay and may invite 2 guests

  • Special recognition and receiving of award at annual SMEI Academy of Achievement Banquet in September, 2008 and may invite two guests
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    Second Place Award (Recognized at the PSE National Convention in March 2008)

  • Runner-up will receive $500 cash scholarship
  • Runner-up will receive a special framed certificate

    • ESSAY CONTEST CRITERIA:
    Deadline: February 1, 2008

    Qualified Entrants: Active PSE Students (undergraduate) for the academic year 2007-2008.

    A. Content (85 Points)
       1. Essay shows an understanding of the concept of Free Enterprise: (30 Points)
          - Free or open market (10 points)
             •Freedom to enter market
             •Individual freedoms in running an enterprise
          - Government controlled vs. free enterprise (10 points)
          - Aspects of Competition (10 points)
             •Global competition
             •Pricing
             •Number of competitors
             •Quality issues
             •Ethical issues
       2. Provide evidence for concepts presented (20 points)
       3. Illustrates points with global examples (15 points)
       4. Provides an effective example of its effect on global economic success (20 points)
       5. Bonus Points: Relates to personal experiences (10 points)

    B. Presentation (15 Points)
       1. Grammar and spelling (5 points)
       2. Engaging style (5 points)
       3. Follows directions with double spacing and limited number of words (5 points)

    Essays must not exceed 750 words in length.
    The essay should focus on why or how “free enterprise” or market based economy creates economic success. How you approach the essay is up to you. Use your creativity. Essays submitted should be computer-composed using MS Word and double spaced formatted with Times New Roman 12 pt font. The entry should be entirely the work of the student submitting the essay.

    Submit your essay for competition to Ann Devine at ann.devine@pse.org. If you have questions please contact Ann Devine