Essay Competition
“the ideas of economists… both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood… indeed the world is ruled by little else” , j. m. keynes (general theory, 1936), essay competition 2024.
The Marshall Society Essay Competition for 2024 has officially opened!
We are proud to announce that the 2024 Marshall Society Essay Competition is being sponsored by Cambridge Global Connect .
Cambridge Global Connect are a subsidiary of Oxbridge Global Connect, an award-winning education technology platform and research think tank founded at the University of Cambridge that offers premier tutoring services.
Marshall Society Essay Competition 2024
The competition.
The Marshall Society, the economics society of the University of Cambridge, is excited to launch its 2024 essay competition! This is an opportunity for all students who have not begun their university studies to demonstrate their ability to write a convincing and well-structured essay. Emphasis should be placed on sound explanation of economic theory and well-reasoned, original arguments, drawing on relevant real-world evidence.
Participants are invited to submit an essay response to one of the following questions:
- In the face of disinflation, policymakers are hesitant to reduce interest rates. Is this in line with economic theory?
- What are the causes and consequences of low fertility rates in advanced economies? How can we combat them?
- Is the attention economy necessarily harmful?
- To what extent is a merger between two big firms beneficial to consumers?
- “In an efficient market, at any point in time, the actual price of a security will be a good estimate of its intrinsic va lue.” – Eugene Fama. To wh at extent does this apply today?
- Why did Britain choose to return to the $4.86 gold standard rate in 1925? Was this the right decision?
- Has the field of Economics become too mathematical? Is this a problem?
Writing the essay
Your essay should be written in English with good grammar and structure . We will evaluate your essay based on the logic and persuasiveness of the arguments presented, the quality of the evidence used to support your points, and the originality of your ideas.
Your essay should be properly referenced , citing all sources along the way. It is recommended to use the APA (Author, Year) style of citation in the text. (For example, “The persistence of high unemployment rates is mainly associated with rigidities in the labour markets (Bertola and Rogerson, 1997).”)
Please also provide a bibliography , where you list all your sources at the end of the essay. Don’t worry too much about sticking to one citation format for this; spend your time writing your essay instead (although look to the APA format as a guide for this). Just make sure all the information needed to verify your sources is in here.
Before submitting your essay, do a word count. Words in your bibliography and in any data tables don’t count towards the limit, but everything else does, including footnotes. The limit is 1,250 words (we will check!). We put a word limit so you can focus on what the really important aspects of the question are. Because of the limit, you shouldn’t worry about providing a complete overview of the topic; rather, focus on getting a really good insight into the key aspects, with facts to back it up. You may assume that the judging panel have a basic understanding of the question topic, i.e., there is no need for lengthy definitions or background information.
Finally, some notes on style:
- Include page numbers on every page
- Format your essay in Times New Roman, size 12, with line spacing 1.5
- On the first page, include the question, question number, your name and your school .
Use of Generative AI
The use of Generative AI programmes, such as ChatGPT, is not prohibited in producing your essay, and you will not be penalised for fair usage. However, any use of AI must be declared on the form used to submit your essay. All essays will be passed through software which detects plagiarism and the use of AI, including where passages have been produced by AI and manually rewritten. Any essays found to have used AI without proper declaration will be disqualified.
Use the submission form below to submit your essay. Do not email your essay to us: we will not read it if you do!
If you encounter any issues while submitting your essay via the Google Form below, please email [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the deadline.
We have extended the deadline for submissions to Sunday 18 th August 2024, 11:59pm BST . Late submissions will not be considered.
Before submitting, please convert your file to a PDF and change the file name to “[your name] Q[question number].pdf” . (For example, “Adam Smith Q4.pdf”). Make sure this is no larger than 10 MB in size.
Competition results will be published on the Marshall Society website by late-August 2024. Prizes are as follows:
First place: £100 Finalists: £50 Commendation: No monetary prize, awarded to excellent submissions shortlisted for finalist.
Selected winning essays will be featured in the Marshall Society’s annual publication, The Dismal Scientist .
Terms and Conditions of Entry Please also observe that by entering you agree to the terms and conditions listed below:
- Your submitted essay must be your work alone and any assistance given to you must be declared in the form used to submit your essay. This includes the use of Generative AI software such as ChatGPT.
- You cannot make any revisions to your essay once it has been submitted.
- Only students who have not started an undergraduate degree can enter. Please note that you do not have to be studying in the UK to enter.
- Any personal data relating to entrants will be used solely for the purpose of this competition and will not be disclosed to any third parties for any purpose without prior consent.
- The essay that is entered may not be entered into any other competition.
- The winner, runners up and those with shortlisted essays will be contacted via the email used to submit the essay. Unfortunately, any other feedback will not be possible to any of the entrants.
- The Marshall Society reserves the final right, where necessary, to make amendments to the above terms and conditions and to select the winners of the competition.
We look forward to reading your submissions!
Jing, Research Director 2024/25 Chiara, Magazine Editor 2024/25
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The 2024 David McCullough Essay Prize Contest is now closed for submissions.
This contest is named in memory of David McCullough (1933–2022)—a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and Gilder Lehrman Life Trustee—and honors his career telling America’s stories and examining its histories. Learn more about his life and legacy here .
High school students attending schools in our Affiliate School Program are eligible and encouraged to participate. They are invited to submit an original essay, written independently or for a 2023–2024 class, that has been revised, expanded, and adapted to conform with the new McCullough Prize specifications. The two essay categories are as follows:
Research Essay: Students are invited to submit a research essay incorporating primary and secondary sources on a topic in American history from 1491 to 2001.
Interpretive Essay: Students are invited to submit an interpretive essay focusing on close reading and analysis of one primary source from American history, 1491 to 2001, in the Gilder Lehrman Collection of more than 86,000 historical documents.
More requirements for both essay categories can be found in these updated 2024 rubrics .
All participants will receive a certificate of participation suitable for framing. Prize winners in each of our two categories—research essays and a new interpretive essay category—will receive cash awards as follows:
- 1st Prize: $5,000 (plus a $500 prize awarded to the school)
- 2nd Prize: $1,500 (plus a $500 prize awarded to the school)
- Five 3rd Prizes: $500 each
A panel of Gilder Lehrman master teachers will choose the pool of finalists, from which a jury of eminent historians will choose the winners. Essays will be evaluated for their historical rigor, the clarity and correctness of their style, their use of evidence, and their qualities of empathy and imagination.
Winners will be notified and announced no later than Friday, September 13, 2024.
General Requirements
Font and Page Style: Papers should be submitted in 12-point, Times New Roman font with one-inch margins at the top, bottom, and sides. Essays should be free of teacher commentary or other notes.
Organization: Top essays have an introduction, body, and conclusion and a clearly stated, well-developed thesis statement with supportive historical evidence.
Essay Topics: Essays can be on any topic related to American history from 1491 to 2001. Essays in the interpretative category must feature a primary source (letter, broadside, art, political cartoon, speech, etc.) from the Gilder Lehrman Collection .
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Eligibility and requirements, eligibility.
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Requirements
- The contest deadline is January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST).
- Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
- Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography. See Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism .
- Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
- Essays should not include identifying information about the author.
Essay Subjects
- Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Topic and Information and Helpful Tips for Writing Your Essay for more information.
- Since originality is one of the criteria for judging , writing about any of these common essay subjects will lower your score.
- John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for essays.
- Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.
- Essays about the senators in Profiles in Courage will be disqualified.
- Participants are strongly discouraged from profiling the most written about essay subjects . Be sure to check this list of common essay subjects before you select your topic.
- Essays about subjects from past winning essays will receive a lower score.
Source Material
- Essays with fewer than five listed sources will be disqualified.
- All participants must cite sources they used to research their topic throughout their essay. Please use parenthetical citations within the text.
- We can not accept citations in footnote form.
- Essays must include a bibliography. Accepted formats include APA, MLA, or Turabian. Please refer to Guidelines for Citations and Bibliographies .
Nominating Teachers
- All students must list the name of their nominating teacher on the registration form. The role of a nominating teacher is to provide students with support and advice during the writing of their essay. Nominating teachers are also asked to read students' essays to make suggestions for improvement before they are submitted to the essay contest. As part of this review process, the nominating teacher reviews the essay for syntax, grammatical, typographical and spelling errors and ensures the essay meets the contest requirements listed above. The first place winner and his/her nominating teacher, as representatives of their school, will be invited to receive awards at the annual Profile in Courage Award ceremony held each May at the Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.
- Nominating teachers can be former or current teachers, but must still be teaching at the same high school as the essay participant. Usually students ask their English or History/Social Studies teachers. In very few cases, we will make an exception if a student is unable to ask a teacher from their high school to be their nominating teacher. The parent or legal guardian responsible for the instruction of home schooled students can also serve as a nominating teacher.
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Undergraduate STS Essay Prize CompetitionSince 2010, the Program on Science, Technology, and Society (STS) has held a competition for Harvard undergraduates doing independent, original research on social, cultural, historical, or policy issues at the intersection of science, technology and society. Submissions should consist of either an essay written for a course, or a chapter of a senior thesis (please note: full thesis submissions will not be considered). Thematically appropriate projects in non-textual media, such as films, documentaries, and design projects, are also considered. The competition runs during the Spring Semester, and submissions are evaluated by STS Program Fellows in the STS Program. The winner and two runner-ups receive a small cash award; several honorable mentions are also selected. The results are announced at a reception with the Fellows and all candidates. For more information on the current and past winners of the Undergraduate STS Essay Prize, please see below. If interested in reading their winning pieces, please contact the STS Program Manager at [email protected] . 2024 Winners Andrew Charroux (Social Studies) won the prize for “ Commonwealth v. Eldred : The Brain Disease Model of Addiction and Legal Deconstruction,” a chapter from his thesis entitled “Neuromedicalizing Addiction: The Brain Disease Model of Addiction and Bioconstitutional Order.” Joshua Fang (Social Studies) was awarded an Honorable Mention for a chapter from his thesis, “Model Constitutions: Generative AI Value Systems and A New Social Compact.” Maya Rosen (joint concentrator in Social Studies and History and Science) was awarded an Honorable Mention for her junior paper, “New Technologies, Old Stories: A Critical Theoretical Approach to the Algorithmic Governance of Public Benefits.” 2023 Winners Justin Wong (joint concentrator in Neuroscience and Philosophy) won the prize for an excerpt of his thesis, “Beyond Bioethics: An Ethical Science of Autism.” The essay explores controversies about medical treatments for autism between neurodiversity activists and their opponents and focuses on activists’ assertions that individuals with autism are “different but not deficient.” It argues that these debates are not about whether scientific findings should be used for medical treatment. Rather, they can be understood by resituating knowledge in terms of the values always and already embedded in them, thereby avoiding false dichotomies and “giv[ing] us a vision of science that is open to debates about its values and starting pointsâa form of knowledge that is more aware of its perspectives, potential and limitations.” Honorable mentions: Henry Austin ‘s essay on “Self-Quantification and Bioconstitutional Fragmentation in Modern America,” and Tadhg Larabee ‘s essay entitled “Engineering the Market Landscape: The Irish Railway Commission, Technological Systems, and the Globe.” 2022 Winners Annelisa Kingsbury Lee Annelisa Kingsbury Lee (joint concentrator in Environmental Science & Public Policy and East Asian Studies) won the prize for her essay titled âUltrasupercritical Coal as Viral Technology: The Chinese Case,â which contrasts two visions of nation-building in the dissemination and use of ultrasupercritical coal (USC) technologies in China. Annelisa was the first Junior to win the STS Undergraduate Prize. Honorable mentions: Connor Chung ‘s essay on “The Technological Character of Cost-Benefit Analysis,” Emma Forbes ‘ essay on “Commodifying and depoliticizing robot dogs,” and Lauren Fadiman ‘s essay on “5G Conspiracy Theories and Biopolitics in the Vernacular.” 2021 Winners Harvard College senior Wyatt Hurt (Environmental Science & Public Policy/Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations) won the 2021 Undergraduate STS Essay Prize for Global Eyes, Global Waters: Remote Sensing and the Politics of Transboundary Water Governance . Connor McRobert Connor McRobert (Environmental Sciences & Public Policy) won an Honorable Mention for Contested Imaginaries: A Co-Productionist Theory of Climate Change Litigation and the Emergence of a Novel Normative Experiment . Honorable Mentions: The Necessity of an Unnecessary Procedure: Joseph B. DeLeeâs Routine Episiotomy and the Rise of Obstetrics as a Medical Specialty by Judy Durkin (History of Science); From Disorderly Science to Risky Subjects: A Techno-Scientific History of Carceral Rehabilitation Since 1974 by Eva Rosenfeld (Art, Film, and Visual Studies/Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies). 2020 Winners Honorable Mentions: Environmentalists Against Science?: The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition and the Recombinant DNA Threat by Leena Ambady (History and Science ’20); Deconstructing Medicalization: The Collision of Birthing Modalities in Black Maternal Health by Sandra Ojeaburu (Human Evolutionary Biology and Social Anthropology ’20). Videos of Past Winners We asked our current and past winners about the relationship between STS and their winning essays. Here are their responses: Belen Mella Belen Mella (Social Studies ’19) was awarded the STS Undergraduate Prize for her thesis chapter, âSelling the Self: Genetic Ancestry Tests and the Commodification of Identity (Chapter III: Prosumers).” Matt Hoisch Matt Hoisch (Environmental Science and Public Policy ’19) was awarded an honorable mention in the STS Undergraduate Essay Prize Competition for his thesis chapter, “Imagining Carbon Neutrality and Imagining Cities.” Julia Fine (History & Literature ’19) was awarded an honorable mention in the STS Undergraduate Essay Prize Competition for her thesis chapter, âGrowing British India: The Colonial Biopolitics of the Potato.” Blake McGhghy Blake McGhghy (Social Studies, December ’17) won the 2018 STS Undergraduate Prize for his thesis chapter, “The âRefractoryâ Nature of Local Community Life.” Augusta Conway Augusta Conway (History and Science ’18) was awarded an honorable mention in the STS Undergraduate Prize Competition for her paper, âTranscendent Encounters: John E. Mack, Aliens, and the Debate on Scientific.â Bruno Moguel Gallegos Bruno Moguel Gallegos (Visual and Enviornmental Studies ’18) was awarded an honorable mention in the STS Undergraduate Prize Competition for his thesis chapter, âEnvironmental Health Impact: Identity Development, Community Organization, and Effects of Synthetic Dyes in the Sikka Regencyâ Jacob Meisel Jacob Meisel (Social Studies ’17) won the 2017 STS Undergraduate Prize for his thesis chapter, “From Daily Weather to Decadal Climate: Boundary Intensification Between American Meteorologists and Climate Scientists.” Leib Celnik Leib Celnik (History and Science & History of Art and Architecture ’18) won an honorable mention for his paper âAlan Burroughs’ Invisible Light: Early X-Radiography at the Fogg Museum.” Sophia Lugo Sophia Lugo (History and Science ’17) won an honorable mention for her thesis chapter “Lobsterman: Kravitz, Kuffler, and the Role of the Lobster Model in Forming Twentieth Century American Neuroscience.” Nicole Bassoff Nicole Bassoff (History of Science ’16) won the 2016 STS Undergraduate Prize for her thesis chapter “Whose Name is it Anyway?: Medical Authority and the ‘Hansen’s Disease’ Movement.” Leah Singer Leah Singer (Anthropology ’16) won 2nd place in the 2016 STS Undergraduate Essay Prize competition for her thesis chapter “Injury Law and the Calculation of Future Lost Income Capacity.â Emma Woo (History of Science ’16) won 3rd place for her paper “Seeing Pregnancy: Prenatal Care and Womenâs visibility in the Womenâs Municipal League of Boston.â Hilton Simmet Hilton Simmet (Social Studies ’15) won the 2015 STS Undergraduate Prize for his thesis chapter “Blueprints & Laboratories: An Exploration of Plural Modernities in Senegalâs Ecovillages.” Bran Shim (Statistics ’15) won 2nd place in the 2015 STS Undergraduate Essay Prize competition for his paper “Land of the Rising iPS Cells: Sociotechnical Imaginaries and Stem Cell Biology in Japan.â Rachel Taylor Rachel Taylor (Social Anthropology ’15) won 3rd place in the 2015 STS Undergraduate Essay Prize competition for her thesis chapter “Damning the Drifters: Posthumanist Implications of Jellyfish Subjects in Science, Art, and Aquariums.” Lily Ostrer Lily Ostrer (Social Studies ’14) won the 2014 STS Undergraduate Prize for her thesis chapter “Co-Producing the Science and Policy of Child Development.” Sandra Korn Sandra Korn (History of Science/Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies ’14) won an honorable mention for her thesis chapter “Doing what comes naturally: Womenâs liberation and the radical science movement.” Danny Wilson Danny Wilson (History of Science ’14) won an honorable mention for his thesis chapter “This Incredible Organâ: Brain Mapping during the Decade of the Brain.”
Social studies essay contest open for high school juniors and seniorsNational Council for the Social Studies is holding the 1787 Prize essay contest in observance of Constitution Day. “The consent of the governed” is a foundational principle upon which our nation’s government is built. Indeed, the “just powers” of our 1787 Constitution were directly legitimized by ratification of the people in pathbreaking citizen conventions. Today, the freedoms we hold dear are embodied in rules and laws we democratically have a voice in crafting. The 1787 Prize brings those citizen voices back to center stage. It recognizes the best annual student essay on the subject of the U.S. Constitution’s past, present and future relevance by exploring how our written principles align with this vision of citizen engagement. The 1787 Prize is open to all high school students in grades 11-12. An essay may be submitted with up to three student co-authors. There is a maximum of one submission per high school. Essay requirements are:
One award will be announced in the amount of $2,500. The $2,500 prize amount will be split among any co-authors. More details can be found on The 1787 Prize webpage . The deadline to apply is March 31. Share This StoryRelated posts.  Kentucky World Language Association hosts annual conference in September Kentucky Association of School Councils offers SBDM council training for new and experienced membersLeave a comment cancel reply.  Essay Contest: The Free Trade DebateDeadline Date: January 3, 2017
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 United States District CourtMiddle district of florida, timothy j. corrigan, chief united states district judge • elizabeth warren, clerk of court, search form, you are here, 2024 high school essay contest - jacksonville | information for teachers.  This guide provides information for teachers as to how the essay prompt aligns with the Florida high school curriculum standards and how teachers may promote the essay contest in their classrooms. The Contest Rules explain submission requirements and relevant dates. We hope you will encourage your students to participate in the 2024 Middle District High School essay contest. Some teachers will qualify for a $500 classroom grant, and the school with the most qualifying entries will receive $1,000. Accordingly, your students may ask for your contact information to include in their online contest Entry Form . In promoting the essay contest to your students, you may want to emphasize the benefits listed below and review with them or direct them to the Contest Home Page , which includes links to the Contest Rules and past winners' essays.
The essay prompt aligns with several English Language Arts and Social Studies CPALMS and BEST standards: CPALMS SS912.CG.2.1.3; CPALMS SS.912.CG.2.5; CPALMS SS.9.12.C.G.3.2; BEST ELA Standard C.1.2; BEST ELA Standard C.1.3. The essays will be scored by lawyers and judges in the Jacksonville Division . Their decisions will be final. The essay graders will evaluate the essays based on the following categories, which directly align with CPALMS and BEST standards as indicated:
Below is a list of the Supreme Court’s key decisions which may be instructive for you and your students regarding the First Amendment and rights of public-school pupils. Please note that these cases can be challenging for even the most advanced readers. Law students struggle when first reading these cases, and even seasoned attorneys can find that they must read the cases with close focus and attention. Therefore, your students can certainly seek out summaries or descriptions of the cases in order to assist in their understanding of them. Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969) Bethel Sch. Dist. No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986) Hazelwood Sch. Dist. v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988) Morse v. Frederick, 551 U.S. 393 (2007) Mahanoy Area Sch. Dist. v. B.L., 594 U.S. 180 (2021) Links to Essay Contest InformationContest Home Page Essay Prompt Information for Teachers 
2024 Cold War Essay Contest- John A. Adams '71 Center for Military History and Strategic AnalysisFor the twentieth consecutive year, the John A. Adams ’71 Center for Military History & Strategic Analysis at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., is pleased to announce that it will award prizes for the best unpublished papers on Cold War military history. The contest promotes innovative scholarship on Cold War subjects. Any aspect of the Cold War (1945-1991) era is eligible, including papers on military strategy, plans, and operations; the relationship between the armed forces and society; international security affairs; Cold War alliances; and the connections between Cold War military history and contemporary geopolitical challenges. The essay may embrace a U.S. or global focus. Prizes: First prize will earn a plaque and a cash award of $2,000; second prize, $1,000 and a plaque; and third prize, $500 and a plaque. Procedures: Authors should submit their entry electronically to the Adams Center at the Virginia Military Institute by Friday, November 1st, 2024. Please format your submission as a MS Word document and limit your essay to a maximum of 7,500 words (minimum 4,000 words) of double-spaced text, exclusive of documentation and bibliography. A panel of judges will examine all papers; the Adams Center Director will announce the winners in December 2024. The first-prize winning essay will appear in The Journal of Military History . Submissions to: Dr. M. Houston Johnson V Interim Director, John A. Adams ’71 Center for Military History & Strategic Analysis Department of History Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA 24450 [email protected] 540-464-7840  Submit by March 22, 2024 The winners have been announced!The stossel in the classroom 2023-24 student essay and video contests are here—offering $25,000 in cash prizes for students & teachers the essay and video contests are open to secondary schoolers, and undergrads can participate in the video contest. students can choose from multiple topics, with various divisions for different grade levels. check out the prizes, program updates, and entry details at the links below, then get your students started on their entries.  “The topics are very current, and a great resource for students to develop critical thinking skills as they researchand begin to form an intelligent understanding of the issues our nation faces.” “I want them [students] to learn to think, and your essay and video contests force them to think individually. They have to actually see all sides of an issue to make a logical argument.” “Our students are very talented and they have great ideas to share. By entering this contest, they have an opportunity to share their viewpoints and showcase their writing skills.”  We’d love to get a peek into how you’re spending your summer. Fun with the family? Hiking? Relaxing by the pool? An amazing adventure across the globe? Share a pic with us that exemplifies your time away, and if yours is one of our favorites you’ll receive a $50 gift card or a Back-to-School Reading Bundle! Get the Reddit appA subreddit for those who enjoy learning about flags, their place in society past and present, and their design characteristics The flag of Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia which I bought there during my last visitBy continuing, you agree to our User Agreement and acknowledge that you understand the Privacy Policy . Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator appYou’ve set up two-factor authentication for this account. Enter a 6-digit backup codeCreate your username and password. Reddit is anonymous, so your username is what you’ll go by here. Choose wisely—because once you get a name, you can’t change it. Reset your passwordEnter your email address or username and we’ll send you a link to reset your password Check your inboxAn email with a link to reset your password was sent to the email address associated with your account Choose a Reddit account to continuePost commentor continue as guest  University Interscholastic League  This is the main content. Academic Contests
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The 1787 Prize. Applications are currently closed and will open in September 2024. National Council for the Social Studies is pleased to announce The 1787 Prize, an annual essay contest for high school students in grades 11-12 introduced on the observance of the 2022 Constitution Day. Submit an Essay for The 1787 Prize Apply for The 1787 Prize ...
The Social Studies Contest consists of 45 objective questions and an essay. Students are expected to master primary reading selections, as well as specific documents, and to be familiar with general-knowledge social studies concepts and terms. Each year, the contest focuses on a different topic area and a reading list that is provided by UIL.
The Stossel in the Classroom 2023-24 student essay and video contests are here—offering $25,000 in cash prizes for students & teachers! The essay and video contests are open to secondary schoolers, and undergrads can participate in the video contest. ... Social Studies Teacher "Our students are very talented and they have great ideas to ...
The Marshall Society, the economics society of the University of Cambridge, is excited to launch its 2024 essay competition! This is an opportunity for all students who have not begun their university studies to demonstrate their ability to write a convincing and well-structured essay. Emphasis should be placed on sound explanation of economic ...
David McCullough at Trinity School in Manhattan, October 15, 2019. The 2024 David McCullough Essay Prize Contest is now closed for submissions. This contest is named in memory of David McCullough (1933-2022)—a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Gilder Lehrman Life Trustee—and honors his career telling America's stories and examining ...
for the Social Studies Essay Judges may award all or no points. This is a working document for as many as three judges. Final points are a compromise among judges, NOT A RUNNING POINT TOTAL or pure point averaging. Return this form to the student with the objective portion of the contest. Points AWARDED: A 16-20 ESSAY opens with a declarative
Requirements. The contest deadline is January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST). Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count. Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any ...
The purposes of the University Interscholastic League Academic contests are to motivate students through comprehensive competitions, challenge students to think critically and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills. The UIL academic program includes activities in multiple subject areas:
The Abdelkader Global Leadership Prizes, for both high school and college students, have been announced. In brief, your essay or poster should address all of the following points: * Why does Emir Abdelkader's life story and legacy deserve remembering today? * What lessons did you derive from reading about him? * What is relevant for our global society?
Essay Contests 2023- 24. Academic Honesty Policy. Regents Review. AP APPEAL FORMS. SGI and Office Hours Schedule. You are encouraged to enter any of the contests and competitions that are listed on this page. In addition, feel free to discuss these with your social studies teacher or see Mr. Colchamiro for more information. Good Luck!
Rachel Taylor. Rachel Taylor (Social Anthropology '15) won 3rd place in the 2015 STS Undergraduate Essay Prize competition for her thesis chapter "Damning the Drifters: Posthumanist Implications of Jellyfish Subjects in Science, Art, and Aquariums.". Lily Ostrer. Lily Ostrer (Social Studies '14) won the 2014 STS Undergraduate Prize for ...
National Council for the Social Studies is holding the 1787 Prize essay contest in observance of Constitution Day. "The consent of the governed" is a foundational principle upon which our nation's government is built. Indeed, the "just powers" of our 1787 Constitution were directly legitimized by ratification of the people in pathbreaking citizen conventions.
All essays must be submitted by Sunday, January 3, 2017. Deadline Date: January 3, 2017. The National Center for Policy Analysis and its partner, Debate Central, have announced the 2016-2017 Young Patriots Essay Contest, sponsored by Copart. Entrants have the opportunity to showcase their writing skills and compete for $9,000 in scholarship money.
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Celebration of Suburban Diversity Essay Contest; Social Studies 2024 Summer Assignments; Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society; Celebration of Suburban Diversity Essay Contest Comments (-1) Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. Address: 106 Washington Avenue Plainview, NY ...
We hope you will encourage your students to participate in the 2024 Middle District High School essay contest. Some teachers will qualify for a $500 classroom grant, and the school with the most qualifying entries will receive $1,000. ... The essay prompt aligns with several English Language Arts and Social Studies CPALMS and BEST standards ...
The Social Studies Contest challenges students to read widely and deeply in the areas of social studies in order to: expand and apply their understanding of the nature ... answer sheet and essay. 9. ESSAY REQUIRED. The contest will consist of questions that will be posed in such a way
For the twentieth consecutive year, the John A. Adams '71 Center for Military History & Strategic Analysis at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., is pleased to announce that it will award prizes for the best unpublished papers on Cold War military history. The contest promotes innovative scholarship on Cold War subjects.
The winners have been announced! The Stossel in the Classroom 2023-24 student essay and video contests are here—offering $25,000 in cash prizes for students & teachers! The essay and video contests are open to secondary schoolers, and undergrads can participate in the video contest. Students can choose from multiple topics, with various ...
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A residential and industrial region in the south-east of Mocsow. It was founded on the spot of two villages: Chagino (what is now the Moscow Oil Refinery) and Ryazantsevo (demolished in 1979). in 1960 the town was incorporated into the City of Moscow as a district. Population - 45,000 people (2002). The district is one of the most polluted residential areas in Moscow, due to the Moscow Oil ...
The Social Studies Contest consists of 45 objective questions and an essay. Students are expected to master primary reading selections, as well as specific documents, and to be familiar with general-knowledge social studies concepts and terms. Each year, the contest focuses on a different topic area and a reading list that is provided by UIL.
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