Mental Floss, Borders, and Merriam-Webster are sponsoring an essay contest for students planning to pursue a two year or four year undergraduate program in 2009. The contest will award $10,000 to the authors of five winning essays. In 750 words or less, students should convince the judges that they are the most deserving candidate for the $10,000 prize. You can read all of the contest details on Mental Floss.