The 2024 Future Alumni Essay Contest is closed.

Winners will be announced at the end of November.

How Trident Tech is helping me DREAM, BELIEVE AND SUCCEED.

In 1,000 words or less, please discuss each of the following topics:

• Reflect on a personal dream or aspiration you had before starting at Trident Technical College. How has your time at the college helped you believe in your ability to achieve that dream?
• Discuss a challenge you’ve encountered during your time at Trident Technical College. How did your belief in yourself, combined with the support of faculty, staff, or classmates, help you overcome that challenge? How has that experience contributed to your success?
• How has your education at Trident Technical College prepared you for a successful future? What does success look like to you, and how is Trident helping you achieve it?

Cash Prizes

Five winners will each receive $500.

Judging Criteria

All essays will be judged based on development of topic, originality, organization, creativity and style.

*By submitting your essay and photo, you are granting Trident Technical College the right to duplicate and share your essay and photo in all media.