GUIDELINES FOR THE 2010 ESSAY CONTEST “COMPASSION AND THE IMPRISONED CHILD” Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to submit an essay, students must meet the age requirements as of May 1, 2010. You may submit only ONE essay. Age Categories 17 & under : 5,000 characters or less (approx. 1000 words in length). 18-22 : 7,500 [...]