Congressional Essay Contest
- Dec 22, 2024
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Cost: Free
Description: The Congressional Essay Contest invites high school students to explore contemporary issues through a 750-word essay. Winners receive a full scholarship to the Congressional Seminar in Washington, D.C., where they engage in a civics-focused workshop, participate in a Model Congress, and visit national landmarks. The program emphasizes civic engagement, public speaking, and leadership development.
Dates: Essay submissions are due by December 1, 2024. The Congressional Seminar will be held from June 23–27, 2025.
Grade Levels: Grades 9–12
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Location Requirements: USA
Additional Info: Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 2025. The 2024–2025 essay topic is: “Explain whether existing defamation and libel laws are or are not sufficient to prohibit baseless AI-generated and distributed content.”
