CompetitionWriting
Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest
Libertarian-leaning economics/policy essay contest on videos/topics by John Stossel; strong for persuasive writing at the econ/policy intersection.
Think, Write, and Compete for Cash Prizes
Each year, middle and high school students have the chance to make their case on big ideas
Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026 by 11:59PM ET
Deadline: 2026-03-13
3-5 hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Online
Free
BeginnerIntermediateFreeCompetitionSchool-yearVirtual
How to Apply
- Submit an original essay of 500-1,000 words addressing one of the contest prompts
- Ensure essay is the student's own work (no plagiarism or AI-generated content)
- If selected as a finalist, participate in a brief remote interview during May 17-23, 2026