Students write a 700 to 1,000 word essay, with at least five sources, on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. Open to U.S. students in grades 9 to 12. First place wins $10,000, second $3,000, and three finalists $1,000 each.
Offered by John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-11.
Fields: Writing, Humanities
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is January 11, 2027.
Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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