Submit your entry for the Founding Forward Youth Essay Contest by March 1, 2025 and win exciting prizes!
The Founding Forward Youth Essay Awards provide a platform for young people to engage with the foundational values of freedom, equality, and justice. Open to students, the competition encourages participants to explore historical and contemporary issues, reflecting on how these principles influence society today. Founding Forward’s Youth Essay Contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Essays may be the product of a class assignment or other contest, or an independent effort by the student.
Entries must be typed, double-spaced, corrected, and contain 250-500 words for grades K-6 and 500-750 words for grades 7-12. Essays must address the year’s topic and include the student’s name, address, grade level, and teacher’s name. Please only submit one entry per student.
This competition is an opportunity for youth to develop their writing skills, showcase their ideas, and contribute to discussions on democracy and civic engagement. Winning essays are recognized for their thoughtful analysis, originality, and clarity of expression.
There are two deadlines for essays.
First Deadline
Second Deadline
