Competitions
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
DeadlineExpected January 2027Grades9-12FormatOnlineMajorsPolitical Science, History, English / Literature
Not yet confirmed for this cycle — check the official page before you plan around it.
Essay contest for grades 9–12 on an act of political courage by a US elected official. $10,000 first prize + $1,000–$3,000 finalist awards. Annual; deadline mid-January.