Congressional Essay Contest (National Society of the Colonial Dames of America)
An annual essay contest run by state societies of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America since 1977, in which high school students write a 750-word essay on the functions of American government for a chance at one of roughly 50 scholarships to the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar in Washington, D.C.
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9th Circuit Civics Contest
Essay or video contest on "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," analyzing one core right historically and today.
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarships
28+ national scholarships across majors including history, political science, education, and nursing, available to HS seniors planning college study.
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest (Sons of the American Revolution)
An annual national essay contest from the Sons of the American Revolution open to students in grades 9-12, who write an 800-1,200 word essay on an event, person, or ideal tied to the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or U.S. Constitution, advancing from local chapters to state and national judging.
World Historian Student Essay Competition (World History Association)
An international essay competition from the World History Association open to students in grades K-12, who submit an approximately 1,000-word original essay on an assigned world history theme for a chance at a $500 cash prize and a one-year WHA membership.
Beloved Arise Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest
A national essay and video contest for LGBTQ+ high school seniors of any faith background to share their story at the intersection of queerness and religion. Five winners split $5,000 in scholarships.
Free Expression Essay Competition (PEN America)
An annual essay competition from PEN America in which high school students ages 15-17 write 1,000-word essays on threats to free expression in the U.S. or abroad, with top entries winning cash prizes.