Competition · Online
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
A U.S. high-school essay contest run by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
About
Students write an essay analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. The contest emphasizes historical evidence, political analysis, citation quality, and clear argumentative writing.
What you can win
First-place award of $10,000 and additional finalist awards
Who can apply
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- International students
- Can't apply
What it takes
- EssayNeeded
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- Online
- How competitive
- Moderate
