An annual essay contest from Stossel in the Classroom on economics and civics questions, with a separate high school division for grades 9-12. The contest awards over $12,000 to students, and high school prizes are $2,500 for first place, $1,000 for second and $500 for third, plus smaller awards for finalists, semi-finalists and honorable mentions. Students who entered the AI Challenge are not eligible.
Offered by Stossel in the Classroom. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-03-12.
Fields: Writing, Policy
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is March 12, 2027.
Yes. Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest is free to take part in.
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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