4TH ANNUAL This is jamaica POETRY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
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CRITERIA : (example videos below)
4th Annual Peter Gracey's This Is Jamaica Poetry Scholarship Competition 2024
Dear Parents and Students,
To assist you in creating your best video rendition for the This Is Jamaica poetry scholarship competition, we have outlined the judging criteria below:
- Accuracy: Contestants must begin by stating the Title and Author of the poem "This is Jamaica" by Peter Gracey. The poem must be recited exactly as written.
- Physical Appearance/Presence: Contestants' dress/costume should reflect the theme of the poem. Judges will assess body movements and the emotional connection made with the audience.
- Diction/Enunciation: Clarity of speech, tone, emphasis on words, pace, rhythm, and appropriate pauses will be evaluated in this section. This demonstrates the contestant's comprehension of the poem.
- Creativity/Originality: Contestants are encouraged to incorporate their personal ideas, music, pictures, and background scenes. However, these creative elements should align with the theme of the poem and not overshadow its message.
T.I.J. Tip: When filming, remember to hold your device in landscape mode (horizontally) for optimal viewing.
How to Participate:
- Register below.
- Record a video of a single person (no groups) reciting the poem "This is Jamaica" by Peter Gracey in MP4 format.
- Clearly state "This is Jamaica by Peter Gracey" in the video.
- Email the video link to thisisjamaicascholarship@gmail.com via wetransfer.com or sendspace.com.
- Videos will be uploaded to the This Is Jamaica YouTube Channel.
- Students must be between the ages of 6-17 and registered in school. Parents must provide authorization for minors. (Please see acknowledgement below)
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your submissions!
Best Regards, This Is Jamaica.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT: As the Parent/Guardian, I affirm that I am of legal age, over 18, and hold the authority to complete this application on behalf of my child/student. I certify that all information provided herein is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the sharing of the contents of this application, encompassing student particulars, accomplishments, as well as essays, poetry, and creative works, exclusively for the purpose of assessing the scholarship application, with individuals associated with This is Jamaica Inc and Peter Gracey. Furthermore, I consent to the utilization of images and any photographs submitted herein by This is Jamaica Inc and Peter Gracey for prospective publications, reports, and press releases linked to the scholarship initiative, ensuring due credit and identification of the child/student. I acknowledge that my child/student fulfills the eligibility criteria for the scholarship, including being aged up to 17 years old, being an individual applicant (not part of a group), presently enrolled or attending school in Jamaica, and domiciled in Jamaica at the time and throughout the entirety of the competition, including the period of funds disbursement.
This Is Jamaica POEM
Prizes
1st Prize - USD$1,000
2nd prize USD$500
3rd prize USD$250
WINNING SCHOOL USD$500
Consolation prizes to be announced
scholarships & programs
coming: this is jamaica scholarship competition, florida (affiliate program)
(This information is subject to change)
1.Submit an application
2. A single person (no Groups) shall Recite the poem “This is Jamaica” written by Peter Gracey VIA MP4 video format
3. Must say "This is Jamaica by Peter Gracey"
4. Poem must be video recorded and email video link to thisisjamaicascholarship@gmail.com
5. Videos will be uploaded to This is Jamaica Youtube Channel
6. If you are an affiliate, you must raise your own funds for scholarship
7. Students must be between the ages and 6-17 years of age and registered in school. Parents must give authorization for minors.
BECOME AN affiliate program
BECOME A TIJ AFFILIATE
Do your own version of Peter Gracey's This is Jamaica Poetry Scholarship or The Strength to Breathe in your area. All funds and scholarship monies must be raised by affiliates. This is Jamaica board of directors must approve affiliates.
This is Jamaica will provide:
1. Platform
2. Application Processes
3. Video Packaging*
4. Admin Support*
5. Radio
6. Magazine*
This is Jamaica requires ten to twenty percent of total scholarship amount to provide admin and technical support:
Please fill out application below.
2023 poetry scholarship criteria
Peter Gracey's This Is Jamaica poetry scholarship competition 2023
Please share the following judging criterion with parents and students to guide them on making their best video rendition.
Accuracy:
Contestants must begin by giving the Title and Author of the poem “This is Jamaica" by Peter Gracey. The poem must be recited as written.
Physical Appearance/Presence:
Contestants dress /costume should depict the theme of the poem. Judges will be looking at body movements and emotion put into reaching the audience.
Diction/Enunciation:
In this section clarity of speech, tone, emphasis on words, pace, rhythm, appropriate pause. This shows the contestants understanding of the poem.
Creativity/Originality:
This is where contestants can add their personal ideas, music, pictures, and background scenes. As a caution these creativity should represent the theme of the poem and should not distract or overpower the words of the poem.
T.I.J. TIP: Best way to hold your device while filming:
Film in landscape mode: Remember to hold your cell phone in landscape mode (horizontally) when you are filming, (as shown in the image above).
SIGN UP HERE
Send your videos via wetransfer.com to thisisjamaicaschoalrship@gmail.com 1.Submit an application
2. A single person (no Groups) shall Recite the poem “This is Jamaica” written by Peter Gracey VIA MP4 video format
3. Must say "This is Jamaica by Peter Gracey"
4. Poem must be video recorded and email video link to thisisjamaicascholarship@gmail.com
5. Videos will be uploaded to This is Jamaica Youtube Channel
6. If you are an affiliate, you must raise your own funds for scholarship
7. Students must be between the ages and 6-17 years of age and registered in school. Parents must give authorization for minors.
THE STRENGTH TO BREATHE POETRY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
REDWOOD PRIMARY CHALLENGE
1.Submit an application
2. A single person or Group shall Recite the poem “THE STRENGTH TO BREATHE” written by Peter Gracey, VIA MP4 video format
3. Must say "THE STRENGTH TO BREATHE by Peter Gracey"
4. Poem must be video recorded and email to thisisjamaicascholarship@gmail.com
5. Videos will be uploaded to This is Jamaica Youtube Channel
6. Send large video file by wetransfer.com
7. No age limit: Parents must give authorization for minors.
The strength to breathe
The Strength to Breathe
By Peter Gracey
The greatness in me is yet to come,
As long I have the strength to breathe.
To know myself and to know my worth,
Is to know my God indeed.
There’s no such thing as “I Can’t”;
There’s no such thing as fear.
Only False Evidence Appearing Real,
And the ones who do not care.
I will lean not to my own understanding,
And find what my purpose serves.
And trust in God and not in man,
While I experience my time on earth.
I am balanced and I am focused,
I was born to first follow then lead.
I will only love and never judge,
As long as I have the strength to breathe.
this IS JAMAICA POETRY SCHOLARSHIP
CLOSED ! The Kiwanis Club of Lauderhill in collaboration with the Hon. Peter Gracey and Oliver Samuels with the support of JDTAN is committed to promoting literacy. This scholarship was created for students to explore poetry as an educational building block. We hope to inspire and motivate students to express themselves freely through poetry created by Peter Gracey.
POETRY AND PAINT
COMING 2024
