The Ninth Circuit Civics Contest invites high school students to explore the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship through an essay competition.
Scholarship Details
- Open to high school students (grades 9-12) residing in the Ninth Circuit
- Includes students from public, private, charter, parochial, and home schools
- Children of federal judges, chambers staff, and federal court employees are not eligible
- Essay length must be between 500 and 1,000 words
- Submissions must address the prompt: “When Duty Calls: Why Exercising the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is Important to Me”
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a high school student in AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, GU, MP
- Must submit an individual essay (collaborative entries are not accepted)
Application Process
- Write an original essay responding to the contest prompt
- Ensure the essay meets the word count and formatting requirements
- Submit the essay through the official contest submission portal before the deadline
- Essay must adhere to the word count requirement of 500-1,000 words
- Footnotes and bibliographies are not included in the word count
The Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is an opportunity for students to engage with the principles of democracy and civic responsibility while showcasing their writing skills. If you meet the eligibility criteria, participate in this contest to share your insights on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.