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Youth Essay Contest

Founding Forward collects compelling essays submitted by students nationwide every year as part of the National Awards Program. The essay contest is open to K-12 students, with the essay topic provided by Founding Forward. Winners receive a cash prize and automatic consideration for the National Awards. Entries open September 9, 2024.
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Grades 7-12

The Middle (7-8) & High School (9-12) Divisions essay contest topic:

There was much debate at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 leading to significant compromises reflected in the ratified US Constitution.  Reflecting on all the ideas brought forth and the compromises made, what do you believe should have been included, that was not, and why? 

Cash prizes for top three essays in each division!

  • High School - $150, $225, and $300
  • Middle School - $50, $75, and $100
  • Elementary School - $50, $75, and $100

Essay Guidelines

Essays are due March 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025. 

  • Must be typed, double-spaced, and contain 500-750 words.
  • Header in top right of essay submission must include the student’s name, school, grade level, teacher’s name, and phone number.
  • Only one entry per person.
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Grades K-6

The Grads K-6 Divisons essay contest topic:

Who is your favorite founding father/mother and why?

Cash prizes for top three essays in each division!

  • High School - $150, $225, and $300
  • Middle School - $50, $75, and $100
  • Elementary School - $50, $75, and $100

Essay Guidelines

Essays are due March 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025. 

  • Entries must be typed, double-spaced, and contain 250-500 words.
  • Header in top right of essay submission must include the student’s name, school, grade level, teacher’s name, and phone number.
  • Only one entry per person.
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2022 Chapter Essay Contest Winners

Primary School Division

  • 1st Chase Elmer – $100 – Love of Learning
  • 2nd Michael Chepurny – $75 – John Adams Academy Roseville
  • 3rd Susanna Hope DiSilvestro – $50 – Heritage Peak About Face
  • Honorable Mentioned – Clara Henke – John Adams Academy Roseville
  • Honorable Mentioned – Emilie Martinez – John Adams Academy Roseville

Middle School Division

  • 1st Hannah Jensen – $100 – John Adams Academy Roseville
  • 2nd Scarlett Crutchfield – $75 – South Sutter Charter School
  • 3rd Sophie Parnis – $50 – John Adams Academy Lincoln
  • Honorable Mentioned – Abby Jones – John Adams Academy Lincoln
  • Honorable Mentioned – Jonathan Velichko – Love of Learning

High School Division

  • 1st Cristi Jagadish – $100 – Rocklin High School
  • 2nd Tanner Wright – $75 – Calaveras High School
  • 3rd Elizabeth Francois – $50 – South Sutter Charter School
  • Honorable Mentioned – Andrew Stewart – Lincoln High School
  • Honorable Mentioned – Grace Fellows – Folsom High School

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