The National Peace Essay Contest
- Promotes serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution today and in the future;
- Complements existing curricula and other scholastic activities;
- Strengthens students' research, writing, and reasoning skills; and
- Meets National Contents Standards.
Contact:
United States Institute of Peace
Address :
1200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20063
Phone:
202-457-1700
Email Address:
education@usip.org
Application Deadline:
February 1, 2008
Awards:
Potentially 53 Winners in all.
- $10,000 1 National First Place Winner
- $5,000 1 National Second Place Winner
- $2,500 1 National Third Place Winner
- $1,000 1 State Winner in each state plus 1 winner for U.S. territories, 1 winner for the District of Columbia, and 1 winner for American Students abroad.
Open to all high school students (grades 9 - 12) attending school in the United States regardless of citizenship. Foreign exchange and visiting students attending high school in the U.S. may enter. Only U.S. citizens if attending high school in countries other than United States.
For complete contest details (essay topic, guidelines, rules, etc.), the United States Institute of Peace web site.
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