HIGH SCHOOL BIG IDEA ESSAY
Past Big Idea Essay Questions and Champions

Past Big Idea Essay Questions and Champions

2023 Essay Question



Please describe one area that you feel our community can improve on. What does improvement “look like” and what would it take to achieve? What role do you see yourself and other students taking in this change process? The winning essay contestant will receive a paid tecBRIDGE summer internship opportunity to pursue this objective. 

Emma Monahan, Carbondale Area Essay

2022 Essay Question

Please describe how you see climate change currently impacting NEPA.What recommendations do you have for leaders in our community to address this issue and how would you measure the impacts?

Perla Villegas, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences Essay

2021 Essay Question



Inclusivity focuses on creating an environment where everyone has a voice, feels respected, and is valued. Imagine you are the leader of a company or organization: how would you practice inclusive leadership while celebrating the diversity of your colleagues? 

Mya Corcoran, Coughlin High School Essay

2020 Essay Question

Drawing on your high school education, community and extra-curricular activities, and lessons learned from the High School Entrepreneurship Institute and Business Plan Competition, if there was one thing you could change about your community, what would it be and why? How would you create that change?

Brinn Gammer, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences Essay