Senator Murphy is inviting elementary, middle, and high school students from across Connecticut to help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting essays that reflect on Dr. King's dream, their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them.
Have questions? Please contact our office at: MLK_Essay@murphy.senate.gov
Deadlines:
We are now accepting submissions for the 2025 contest!
Due Date: Saturday, January 11 2025 @ 11:59 pm
Winners will be announced on Martin Luther King Day (January 20th, 2025).
How to Submit
To submit essays online, visit https://tinyurl.com/MurphyMLK2025
To submit an essay through the mail, please send a letter to:Office of Senator Chris MurphyAttn: Sarah Lopez120 Huyshope Ave, Suite 401Hartford, CT 06106
All mail-in submissions must include the following:
- The students' first and last names
- The name of their school (please no abbreviations)
- The mailing address of their school
- The name of their teacher and their grade level
- A name and contact information for a parent or guardian
Writing Prompt: Students must submit individual essays that reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and work towards equality. Students should provide their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them.
Word Count Guidelines:
Elementary School (K-5): 100-200 wordsElementary School Students may submit essays with drawings or photos.Middle School (6-8): 300 wordsHigh School (9-12): 500 words
Entries may be handwritten or submitted electronically using the form on this page.
For answers to FAQs, CLICK HERE.
You can find this year’s winners below:
