CONTEST GOAL: To explore the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the civic values that unite us as Americans.
ESSAY QUESTION: “What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American? Trace the enduring importance of this value throughout the American story by discussing: a Founding document that reflects this value; a figure from American history who embodies this value; and ways you can personally put this value into practice.”
STUDENTS ELIGIBLE: Students in grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and are either attending public, private, religious, or charter schools, being home-schooled, or participating in a GED or correspondence school program but are no older than 19 years of age.
ESSAY LENGTH: No more than 750 words.
JUDGING CRITERIA: Adherence to Essay Guidelines, Originality, Organization, Writing Style, Depth of Analysis
Deadline Dec. 1. Winners will be announced Spring 2009. Cash prizes up to $5,000 for students and their teachers.
View full contest details here.
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Hawaii
15 years ago
If any teachers' classes are participating in this contest, please give The News & Press a call if you would like some coverage. (Especially if one of your students makes it to the finals!)
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