NZBio is pleased to announce the 2007 Secondary School Students’ Essay Competition.

The essay topic, “Stem Cells: Panacea or Problem? Explain the science and explore the issues” is designed to get students thinking about the potential this field of science holds.

Cash rewards of $500 for first prize and $300 and $150 for second and third place-getters have been generously provided by the Ministry for Research Science & Technology.

The competition deadline is 21 September 2007.

Entries can be posted to NZBio at PO Box 5580 Wellington or emailed to enquiries@nzbio.org.nz

The judges are looking forward to receiving stimulating and well considered work.

Download the essay poster from the link below.

Terms & Conditions

• The competition is open to all New Zealand secondary school students
• Essays will be marked by a panel. The judges’ decision is final
• Winning essays may be used by NZBio with author’s permission
• Quotes may be used from any of the essays, with the writers’ permission
• Winning entrant’s names will be published by NZBio

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