Immortal Technique Puts Money Up For High School Students

East coast emcee Immortal Technique is known as much for his activism as his lyricism. Now, in addition to promoting good will through his lyrics and his time, the Viper Records Executive Vice President is now putting his money where is mouth isliterally.

This week, Technique announced the 3^rd World writing contest, created to assist students in grades nine through 12 with the growing cost of obtaining an education.

Seniors graduating this year are also eligible to participate.

High school students are invited to write essays about their perceptions and/or experiences in regards to the United States' relations to the third world in general, or a third world country/countries in particular. The essays must be original work and must be limited to 500-750 words, Technique, who will personally select the winners, said in a statement to HipHopDX.

Three winners will be chosen. First prize is $1500, second prize is $1,000 and third prize is $500.

Submissions will be accepted via e-mail (WritingContest@immortal-technique.com) or US mail (The 3rd World Writing Contest, 49 W. 83rd Street New York, NY 10024). All essays must be received by July 8.

Requirements:

-Must be between 500-750 words.
-Only one submission per student.
-Essay must be the original work of the student.
-Essay must be about U.S. relations to a third-world country or countries.
-Please make sure you include a cover letter with your submission.
-Your essay should be double-spaced whether type-written or neatly hand-written.