The Negative Population Growth Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on the following topic: "Explain why the average American citizen - particularly our youngest generation - should become active in the cause to slow, halt and eventually reverse U.S. population growth." You must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident to qualify for this award.