Competition · Online
VFW Voice of Democracy 2026–27 — audio essay contest
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
- Grades 9–12
- Cost not published
Deadline: Oct 31, 20262 days leftView details
Competition · Online
Stossel Essay Contest: high-school division, 2026–27
No foreign travel required
Create an English essay analyzing a public-policy issue and support your argument with evidence.
- Grade
- 9–12
- Age
- 10–19
- Residence
- Not published
- Details under Eligibility
- Entry
- Open application
Submit a 500–1,000 word essay on one of four prompts: presidential powers, digital privacy, waste/fraud in government programs, or interest in socialism/communism. Judges assess a clear, organized, supported answer. High-school first and second prizes are $2,500 and $1,000. One essay entry per student; rules allow entering both essay and video contests.
Topics
HumanitiesEssay competitionPublic policyCritical thinking