The Social Studies Department encourages students to enter various essay contests. It can increase a students' knowledge, expand a students' writing repertoire, and potentially earn the student awards and accolades.
Museum of American Armor Essay Contest
Topic: The Legacy of D-Day
Essays will be evaluated on historical accuracy, originality, and the use of primary sources. Win an all expense paid trip overseas to honor D-Day! Entrants must be over 18 years of age and will be responsible for having a valid passport. The winning essay will be selected in April 2024. For more information, visit: https://www.museumofamericanarmor.com/
Submit entries to [email protected]
Deadline: March 30, 2024
American Foreign Service Association: National High School Essay Contest:
"Why Diplomacy and Peacebuilding Matter."
In 2024, the United States Foreign Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Over the last century, our diplomats have been involved in significant events in history – decisions on war and peace, reacting to natural disasters and pandemics, facilitating major treaties, and more. As AFSA looks back on their century-long history, we invite you to do the same. This year students are asked to explore how diplomats can continue to evolve their craft to meet the needs of an ever-changing world that brings fresh challenges and opportunities to the global community and America’s place in it.
In a 1,000-1,500-word essay please identify what you believe will be the biggest challenge to face the Foreign Service in the future. The essay will describe this challenge and clearly define how American diplomats can help mitigate it.
For more information on Essay Contest Rules and Guidance please visit this page. For additional resources click here. The winner receives $2500, a trip to Washington D.C. to meet a member of the State Department's leadership, and a full scholarship for a semester at sea educational voyage. The runner-up receives $1250 and a full scholarship to attend the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference.
Deadline – April 1, 2024.
Bill of Rights Institute - MyImpact Challenge
A civic engagement contest open to middle and high school students. Each submission must include the following:
1. An essay of up to 1,200 words expressing how the student's project furthers:
Deadline: May 19, 2024
For more information, visit: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge
Check back for updates!
Topic: The Legacy of D-Day
Essays will be evaluated on historical accuracy, originality, and the use of primary sources. Win an all expense paid trip overseas to honor D-Day! Entrants must be over 18 years of age and will be responsible for having a valid passport. The winning essay will be selected in April 2024. For more information, visit: https://www.museumofamericanarmor.com/
Submit entries to [email protected]
Deadline: March 30, 2024
American Foreign Service Association: National High School Essay Contest:
"Why Diplomacy and Peacebuilding Matter."
In 2024, the United States Foreign Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Over the last century, our diplomats have been involved in significant events in history – decisions on war and peace, reacting to natural disasters and pandemics, facilitating major treaties, and more. As AFSA looks back on their century-long history, we invite you to do the same. This year students are asked to explore how diplomats can continue to evolve their craft to meet the needs of an ever-changing world that brings fresh challenges and opportunities to the global community and America’s place in it.
In a 1,000-1,500-word essay please identify what you believe will be the biggest challenge to face the Foreign Service in the future. The essay will describe this challenge and clearly define how American diplomats can help mitigate it.
For more information on Essay Contest Rules and Guidance please visit this page. For additional resources click here. The winner receives $2500, a trip to Washington D.C. to meet a member of the State Department's leadership, and a full scholarship for a semester at sea educational voyage. The runner-up receives $1250 and a full scholarship to attend the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference.
Deadline – April 1, 2024.
Bill of Rights Institute - MyImpact Challenge
A civic engagement contest open to middle and high school students. Each submission must include the following:
1. An essay of up to 1,200 words expressing how the student's project furthers:
- At least one Civic Virtue as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
- At least one Founding Principle as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
- The inspiration for the project.
- The project plan.
- Details of the project’s execution
- At least two examples of the project’s demonstrated impact on the community.
- How the student(s) grew in understanding of the role of Civic virtue, knowledge of their communities, and their ability to support or impact them.
- Visual documentation of the student’s project.
Deadline: May 19, 2024
For more information, visit: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge
Check back for updates!