This national essay contest invites students to explore important moments in history where individuals fought for freedom and to reflect on their relevance today. Open to a wide range of students, the competition offers significant prize money and encourages critical thinking, research, and personal reflection.
Contest Details
- Prizes of up to $10,000 for winning essays
- Open to students from public, private, charter, parochial, military, and homeschool settings
- Focus on historical events involving the fight for freedom
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years old or younger as of May 3rd
- Must not be enrolled as a college student
- Open to all eligible students regardless of school type
- Must work with an adult editor (typically a parent or guardian)
Application Process
- Research a historical event involving the fight for freedom.
- Write an original essay addressing the required prompts.
- Work with an adult editor to review and refine your essay.
- Submit the completed essay by May 3rd.
- The use of Artificial Intelligence sources is prohibited. Essays written with the help of AI will be disqualified.
Whichever topic you choose, be sure to answer the mandatory questions. (There are no “right answers.” This shows how you see the relevance of the topic to your own life.) If, after sending in your application, you don’t get an immediate response with your Participant ID number, please check your spam folder.
