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Winter 2025
Meet the winner of the 2nd $200 Barnes & Noble Gift Card Scholarship, Marium Z.!
After reviewing the submissions, one essay stood out above the rest. We are proud to recognize Marium for her outstanding work in describing why printed reading materials are vital in the age of electronics.
To honor this incredible accomplishment, two special events will take place:
Scholarship Announcement Ceremony (Student-Only Event)
Young Women’s Academy Gymnasium
El Paso, Texas 79930
March 17, 2025
This private, student-only event will officially recognize the Marium among her peers and faculty. During the ceremony, she will be presented with a Certificate of Award and invited to share her winning essay.
Scholarship Award Presentation (Public Event)
Barnes & Noble Sunland Park
El Paso, Texas 79912
March 17, 2025 | 6:30 PM
In the evening, we will host a formal award presentation where family, friends, and Global Give-A-Book community members will come together to celebrate this achievement. Marium will officially receive her scholarship award and present her essay.
We invite the community to attend the Scholarship Award Presentation at Barnes & Noble Sunland Park to show support for this outstanding young scholar. This event is a testament to the power of literacy and the impact of storytelling on shaping our world in the age of electronics!
Congratulations again to Marium Z. on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating with you!
The winning submission is shared on www.ggab.org and all social media outlets. Stay connected with GGAB at @globalgiveabook on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
For more details, please contact Emily White at ems.ggab@gmail.com.
Scholarship Overview
This scholarship will award a $200 Barnes & Noble gift card to one exceptional student in grades 9-12 who demonstrates a passion for reading and pre-literacy.
Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word essay on "The Importance of Pre-Literacy in the Age of Electronics," discussing the role of printed books in fostering children's imagination over electronic devices and the importance of GGAB's mission.
A PDF prompt and list of requirements was sent directly to students at their EPISD email addresses. If you did not receive this email, please contact Ms. Conner at nvconner@episd.org.
Important Dates
Deadline for Essay Submission to info@ggab.org: CLOSED
Winner Announcement: WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED
Award Presentation: Monday, March 17, 2025
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