The Being an American Essay Contest is open to high school students between the ages of 13 and 19. To enter, you must compose a maximum 1000 - word essay on the following topic: "How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?" The essay must be submitted by your teacher to be considered.
There are 15 awards available.
Teachers who sponsor a student with a winning essay will receive $100 for each student that places in his or her region. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Scholarship/Grant Amount: $1,000
Scholarship/Grant Deadline: December 15, 2011
Majors Targeted:
Scholarship/Grant Sponsor: Bill of Rights Institute
