Scholarship
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
A national essay contest run by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in which U.S. high school students research and write a 700-1,000 word essay analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917.
Who can apply
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- International students
- Can't apply
Every entrant needs a "nominating teacher" who reviews the essay before submission — a mentorship/sponsorship requirement, not a formal recommendation letter. Undocumented students explicitly eligible if enrolled in a US high school or equivalent homeschool program.
What it takes
- EssayNeeded
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
What they look for
- Essays
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