Columbia Political Review High School Essay Contest
Annual essay contest hosted by Columbia University's undergraduate political journal. Prompts focus on contemporary political issues and public policy; winning essays may be published in the Columbia Political Review.
aiming to amplify the voices of talented high school students from all across the country and the world
annual high school essay contest
platform for bold and creative solutions
How to Apply
- Submit an essay pitch via the application URL
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