2023 Big Idea Essay Competition

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.

Competition Dates

Essay AnnouncementFriday, November 18, 2022
Essay Submission Due Friday, March 24, 2023
Finalists NotificationTuesday, April 11, 2023
Virtual Presentation Finals
Award Announcement
(BPC Awards Event)
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 5PM
Have a question on the Competition? Email us at info@tecbridgepa.org

Thank you for your interest in the High School Big Idea Essay Competition!


2022 Big Idea Essay Competition Champion

Congratulations Perla Villegas, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences!

To read Perla’s winning essay, click here.

2021 Big Idea Essay Competition Champion

Congratulations Maya Corcoran, Wilkes-Barre Area!

2020 Big Idea Essay Competition Champion

Congratulations Brinn Gammer, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences!