Unity at the Lake is sponsoring an essay contest for all students at South Tahoe High School.

The essay, titled “How I Make a Difference,” should explore what these words mean to the student and how they have incorporated them or intend to incorporate them into their life.

Unity will select a winner from each grade level, with a cash prize of $500 for each winning essay.

Essays should be between 400 and 600 words, double spaced with 14-point font, and emailed to unityatthelake@sbcglobal.net. The deadline for submission is May 15.