Profile in Courage Essay Contest

What it is

Essay contest asking U.S. high-school students to write about an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official, with first place winning $10,000.

Who it’s for

U.S. high-school students in grades 9-12 (also U.S. students under 20 in correspondence or GED programs).

What you’ll likely need

• Essay following the contest guidelines on the official student page

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